1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY oil

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INFORMATION CAPACITIES
The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.
Capacities (approx.)* Litres Imp.Unit US unit
Engine sump oil
- 300Tdi models 5,8...................................................... 10.20 pt 12.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 3.9 6,1............................................ 10.70 pt 12.90 pt
- Mpi petrol models 4,90.................................................. 8.70 pt 10.40 pt
Extra when refilling after fitting new filter
- 300Tdi models 0,85...................................................... 1.50 pt 1.80 pt
- V8i petrol models 0,56.................................................. 1.00 pt 1.20 pt
- Mpi 0,4........................................................................ 0.70 pt 0.85 pt
Manual gearbox 2,67............................................................... 4.70 pt 5.70 pt
Automatic gearbox 9,1........................................................... 16.00 pt 19.20 pt
Transfer gearbox oil 2,30......................................................... 4.00 pt 4.90 pt
Front differential 1,70............................................................... 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Rear differential 1,70................................................................ 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Power steering box and reservoir LHD 2,90............................ 5.00 pt 6.00 pt
Power steering box and reservoir RHD 3,40............................ 6.00 pt 7.20 pt
Swivel pin housing oil (each) 0,35............................................ 0.60 pt 0.75 pt
Fuel tank usable fuel 89,0........................................................ 19.5 gall 23 gall
Cooling system
- 300Tdi models 11,50...................................................... 20.20 pt 24.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 11,30.................................................. 20.00 pt 23.90 pt
- Mpi 10,00........................................................................ 17.60 pt 21.00 pt
Washer bottle 7,0................................................................... 12.30 pt 14.80 pt
NOTE: * All levels must be checked by dipstick or level plugs as applicable. When draining oil
from the ZF automatic gearbox, oil will remain in the torque converter, refill to high level on
dipstick only.

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INFORMATION ANTI-FREEZE
ENGINE TYPE MIXTURE STRENGTH PERCENTAGE PROTECTION
CONCENTRATION LOWER
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT
V8i Engine One part anti-freeze
Diesel Engine One part water 50%
Complete protection-33°F
Vehicle may be driven away immediately from cold - 36°C
Safe limit protection-41°C
Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and driven away after warm-up
period-42°F
Lower protection-47°C
Prevents frost damage to cylinder head, block and radiator. Thaw out before
starting engine-53°F
CAUTION: Anti-freeze content must never be allowed to fall below 25% otherwise damage to the
engine is liable to occur. Also, anti-freeze content should not exceed 60% as this will greatly
reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Catalyst vehicles
Vehicles equipped with catalytic converter are designed to use ONLY unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel must be used
for the emission control system to operate properly. Its use will also reduce spark plug fouling, exhaust system
corrosion and engine oil deterioration.
Using fuel that contains lead will result in damage to the emission control system and could result in loss of
warranty coverage. The effectiveness of the catalysts in the catalytic converters will be seriously impaired if leaded
fuel is used. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system, which includes two oxygen sensors.
Leaded fuel will damage the sensors, and will deteriorate the emission control system.
Regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded fuel be labelledUNLEADED.Only these pumps have nozzles
which fit the filler neck of the vehicle fuel tank.

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INFORMATION RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engines
- with catalytic converter unleaded only, 95 RON (USA 90 CLC or AKI)................................................
- non catalytic, 9.35:1 compression ratio leaded 97 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- non catalytic, 8.13:1 compression ratio leaded 90 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- Australia minimum 91 RON unleaded......................................................................
Diesel engines
300Tdi Diesel fuel oil,distillate,diesel fuel, automotive gas or...........................................................................
Derv to British standard 2869, Class A1 or A2
Using fuel with an octane rating lower than stated above could seriously impair vehicle performance.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygenated fuels such as blends of methanol/ gasoline or ethanol/gasoline
(e.g. 'Gasohol'). Take care not to spill fuel during refuelling.

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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to
perform this check and adjustment.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
REMOVE WHEELS, CHECK TYRES
Check tyres (including spare) for compliance with
manufacturers' specification.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth. Check road wheels for
damage.
Check/adjust tyre pressures.
CHECK/TIGHTEN TOWING BRACKET FITTINGSINSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
Check thickness of brake pads, fit new pads if
minimum thickness is less than 3,0mm. Check brake
pads for oil contamination. If new brake pads required.
See BRAKES, Repair, Front Brake Pads
or.See BRAKES, Repair, Rear Brake Pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
Refit road wheels
Fit road wheels in original hub position. Secure in
position with wheel nuts, do not fully tighten wheel
nuts at this stage, lower vehicle and finally tighten
wheel nuts to correct torque.
Alloy wheels:
130 Nm.
Steel wheels:130 Nm.
LUBRICATE ALL HINGES, DOOR CHECK
MECHANISMS, BONNET [HOOD] CATCHES AND
FUEL FILLER FLAP

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MAINTENANCE UNDER BONNET [HOOD] MAINTENANCE
CHECK COOLING/HEATER SYSTEMS
Check cooling/heater systems for leaks and hoses for
security and condition.
Cooling system hoses should be changed at first
signs of deterioration.
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOR SECURITY
AND CONDITION
CHECK FUEL EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS - V8i CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL FOR LEAKS - V8i
- CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK CONDITION OF HEATER PLUG WIRING
FOR FRAYING, CHAFING AND DETERIORATION -
Tdi
CHECK IGNITION WIRING
Check ignition wiring and high tension leads for
fraying, chafing and deterioration.
CLEAN DISTRIBUTOR CAP - V8i
The electronic ignition employs a Lucas 35DLM8
distributor.
Internal operating parts of distributor are pre-set at
factory and do not normally require resetting.
Adjustments should only be made if unit is known to
be faulty or damaged. Distributor maintenance
consists of following items.
1.Clean outer surfaces of distributor cap to remove
dirt, grease etc.
2.Unclip cap, check cap for cracks.
3.Wipe inside cap with lint free cloth.
4.Check rotor arm, cap and flash shield tracking.
DO NOT DISTURB clear plastic insulating
cover (flash shield) which protects magnetic
pick-up module.
LUBRICATE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR SPINDLE - V8i
Apply a spot of clean engine oil into rotor spindle after
rotor arm has been removed.
CLEAN/ADJUST SPARK PLUGS - V8i CATALYST
RENEW SPARK PLUGS V8i - V8i CATALYST
Clean, adjust and renew
1.Take great care when fitting spark plugs not to
cross-thread plug, otherwise costly damage to
cylinder head will result.

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK CONDITION OF DRIVE BELT - V8i - Tdi -
Mpi
RENEW - V8i - Tdi
Renew drive belt V8i.See ENGINE, Repair, Drive
Belt Renew
Renew drive belt Tdi.See ENGINE, Repair, Drive
Belt Renew
RENEW - Mpi
1.Check condition of drive belt, renew a belt that
shows signs of wear, splitting or oil
contamination.
2.Check belt length indicator, belt must be
renewed before indicator reaches R.H. end of
slot.
3.Use 15mm ring wrench on bolt and hold
tensioner pulley fully clockwise.
4.Release drive belt from tensioner pulley and
remove ring wrench.
5.Remove belt from between pulleys.
6.Clean drive belt pulley grooves and ensure
grooves are not damaged.
7.Fit new drive belt around pulley, except
tensioner pulley, ensuring all grooves are
correctly engaged.
8.Hold tensioner pulley fully clockwise and fit drive
centrally around tensioner pulley.
RENEW ANCILLARY DRIVE BELTS
CHECK/TOP UP AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID LEVEL
NOTE: Transmission fluid level is checked
when fluid is cold with engine idling in
neutral.
1.Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
2.Check fluid level registers between MAX and
MIN marking on dipstick.

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MAINTENANCE
EXTERNALLY CHECK INTERCOOLER FOR
OBSTRUCTION - Tdi
Clear any trapped dirt or flies from vanes of
intercooler
CLEAN INTERCOOLER ELEMENT - Tdi
Remove
1.Remove intercooler element.
2.Flush intercooler with ICI 'GENKLENE'or
à oD-SOLVE' propriety cleaner, following the
manufacturer's instructions.
3.Dry the intercooler completely ensuring that no
liquid remains in the element.
Refit
4.Refit intercooler element.UNDER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Vehicles operating under severe conditions of dust,
sand, mud and water should have oils changed and
lubrication carried out at more frequent intervals than
is recommended in maintenance schedules.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - Tdi
CAUTION: Serious damage to the
turbocharger will result if engine is run
above idling speed before oil pressure is
restored.
RENEW ENGINE OIL - V8i
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - V8i
CAUTION: To prevent an airlock occuring
after removing filter, fill new filter with oil
and fit immediately after removing old
filter. If airlock does occur fill oil pump with
petroleum jelly.
RENEW ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - Mpi
CHECK/TOP UP MANUAL GEARBOX OIL - V8i
1.Site vehicle on lift or level ground.
2.Remove oil filler level plug. If necessary, inject
new oil into the gearbox until it runs out of filler
hole. Fit plug. Tighten to
30 Nm.
RENEW MANUAL GEARBOX OIL - Tdi - Mpi
RENEW MANUAL GEARBOX OIL - V8i

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MAINTENANCE
RENEW AUTOMATIC GEARBOX FLUID AND OIL
SCREEN
1.Site vehicle on lift or level ground. Place
container to drain gearbox fluid into. Disconnect
battery negative lead.
2.Remove gearbox dipstick, located at rear of right
hand rocker cover, to aid oil drainage. Release
plug from bottom of sump and allow fluid to drain
completely.
3.Refit plug using a new sealing washer. Tighten
to
10 Nm
Refill ZF Automatic Gearbox and Check Fluid
Level.
NOTE: The fluid level must checked when
fluid is cold and engine idling in park.
4.Ensure vehicle is on level ground.
5.Refill or top-up with correct quantity and grade of
fluid.
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
Lubricants and Fluids
6.Start and run engine. Apply footbrake, select
position 1 then back to park. Check fluid level,
this must be between the two marks on the
dipstick.
Oil screen replacement ZF automatic gearbox.
See AUTOMATIC GEARBOX, Repair, Oil Screen