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Is it ok to start towing with 100,000 miles on the engine?
The vehicle senses the sway and will use the traction control to sort it out, using braking on individual wheels, etc. I never experienced sway towing my big Sea Ray boat and its in the upper range of payload for towing, but it just had the right weight distribution I suppose. (I am selling... -
12 volt draw on battery when key is off no blown fuses.
The car is always going to have a 12v draw, computers are always going to draw some. The thing you need to figure out is how much parasitic draw you have. The factory service manual has a section on "QUIESCENT CURRENT TESTING". That could be the issue, but are you sure your burnt... -
Cargo attic DIY
I bought a mantec used from someone on facebook. Its very strong. It was still pretty expensive. They make two versions. One is deeper, but if you want it to work with the cargo barrier you get the shallow version. The silver thing is a Front Runner Stainless Prep table. It fits into the... -
New 2018 Disco 5
Congrats! First reaction is.. wow, sharp. But after looking at it for a few minutes, I get this feeling like you put plastic in a microwave for a little too long and it started to melt and warp. Hrm... they are still growing on me, but even when you hide every possible line with black it...- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Making a case for the D5
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Escaping the flooding after Hurricane Harvey
Did you change your fluids after this? Would be wise. That looks like an excellent reason to have a roof light bar. Looked dark. Hope everything works out for the people impacted by this. What a mess.- mbw
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- Forum: Land Rover/Range Rover Videos
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LR4 Mileage Poll
2013 with 58k miles. Alternator change is the only fault so far. Hoping the mileage rate will drop now that I have another daily driver (2006 Infiniti G35x w/ 108k). -
Maxing Out Off-Road Ability on 19" Wheels (yep, tires again)
If you ever plan on towing or using the receiver, i'd find that red plastic plug for the hole in the bumper. If you cram mud up in that its a huge pain to clean out and get the pin to properly latch again. Looks good on the tire choices. Very practical and you avoided all the issues with... -
Signs that LCAs need to be replaced
on the road, various clunks and such. But the best way is to just get it on a lift or off the ground and check the bushings. Give them a good push and pull and you should be able to tell. -
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Sweet smell, coolant leak, ugh...
probably the water pump/crossover pipe. Not a disaster most likely. -
P0018 -00 CODE - Crankshaft Position?
You could check with the dealer who did the work, see if they will warranty the work. Coming up on year. Please let us know how this plays out. -
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5.0 Injector Lifespan? Worth replacing during Timing Chain job?
I have done this to myself plenty of times. Automotive Hypochondriasis. -
Front tow hook. Removing plastic cover?
Expose that tow point... I even painted mine. I always had the trim off mine on the OE bumper too. I think it looks good. -
LR4 Transmission Fluid Change: Pan Swap Option
I still haven't done mine, but I went and inspected it quick. (i have the parts)... What is the white plastic cap thing that comes on the tube? Just packaging? -
"Ping" sound from engine when cold
This ^ seems to be the fan clutch then right? and the RPM ticking that sometimes goes away on a warm engine is more the timing chain? -
Sometimes it's good to have the steering wheel on the wrong side
That seems like a serious design fail on the part of the rail. It should't break apart like that should it?- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Does the LR4 Require 2 Keys???
It must be whatever software they use, its process must just require two keys. I think once it is all setup, you could remove a key, and go down to one, but I haven't tried that. -
Does the LR4 Require 2 Keys???
You don't have to have 2, they probably assume you want them. I have 3, the number is arbitrary. -
Is it still ugly?
And there it is folks... the very clear line being created between generations of rover models.- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Is it still ugly?
ah, well that is tough. phone lenses are very wide angle too.- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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What's with JLR?/Defender rant
I'm sure not. Thats just a publicity stunt. Quarter Million Dollar special versions don't count. -
Is it still ugly?
Nice work! The design has grown on me just a tiny bit, but I still have issues with it. More the functionality of the back then anything. Front bumper still looks like the lower part got stung by a bee and is swollen up. That effect is even larger when you shoot with a shorter focal length...- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
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Towing with 2017 Discovery
I get at least 10mpg towing my 6-7k lb boat. Still haven't had any concerns with the OEM removable hitch. It's solid. I get that towing is something to be very careful and safe with, but I think some people on this forum are way to sensitive about it. Selling lr4s over it and buying all...- mbw
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- Forum: Discovery 5
