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Head Removal
Time is always the killer. As a hobby the LR4 is fine as they get older but as a daily driver where it is required within a certain timeframe? That ain't no fun. -
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Thoughts on switching from 5w20 to 5w40 as miles approach 200K?
I think the "gauge" readout? goes from full to 50% to add a quart (bottom) Did you ever get a message telling you to add a specific amount? Have you ever seen the overfilled warning? I would be tempted to add another 250 mL. My rule of thumb is that anymore than 1L of make up oil is required... -
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Thoughts on switching from 5w20 to 5w40 as miles approach 200K?
You burning oil? For the last 140k kms I have been running Mobil1 EP 5w-20 with maybe 500mL of burn in the 8-10 km OCI. About 2 years ago I switched to the EP high mileage and all my weeps and seeps have gone away. Highly recommend. Back to your question. I would lean towards a 30 weight... -
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Serpentine/Accessory belt failure on a very wet, dark MI road in the middle of nowhere...
Own a Land Rover for long and you will end up with a stethoscope. You sure you can't polish out some of the damage on the nicked pulleys? Try some of the Brit based part shops. The shipping and duty is actually quite simple and low ( at least to Canada) -
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Serpentine/Accessory belt failure on a very wet, dark MI road in the middle of nowhere...
It isn't that hard to remove the engine cover and bend an ear to listen for unusual noises while the engine is running. A few times a year doing this and things "shouldn't" sneak up on you. A quick visual check of the belt spring and fall and you be golden. -
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Serpentine/Accessory belt failure on a very wet, dark MI road in the middle of nowhere...
The definition of "middle of nowhere" is no cell service. :) Always pack a quality coat and some good footwear.. -
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Best windshield replacement option?
Oh your paying one way or another, insurance companies don't exist to to lose money.. Up here most windshields are not insured due to the amount of gravel flying around. As soon as insurance is not involved the price for windshields drop dramatically. I can get a decent heated screen for the LR4... -
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2012 HSE 5.0 V8 Engine Rattle
Damn I was going to march in there and point at my 2010 and demand they fix it for free. :) -
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2016 LR4 3.0L engine vs v8
Land Rover "developed" the SCV6 for purely fuel economy gains. There is your answer. If your priority is mechanical performance then V8. If you want a slightly more modern infotainment interface then V6 is ok. Not great but ok. Keep in mind with the V6 you are still lugging around the V8 block... -
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LR4 Timing Chain repair questions
That is a completely different kettle of fish my friend. -
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2012 LR4 150k Mile Maintenance
Have you tried to remove any of the plugs? That was my biggest worry as they tend to corrode themselves in there (visions of the old Ford 4.6/5.4). Otherwise at 100k miles they were ok looking but the threads were no longer spring chickens. Was happy to get some new ones in there. -
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Transmission taking too long to shift
fluid circulates regardless if wheels are turning. -
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2012 LR4 150k Mile Maintenance
Costco 5W-20 is so damn cheap no excuse not to. -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Not at all. Bulbous junk in the trunk look. -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Yeah if you can get around the seating position and looks they are practical. The dealer I was at didn't have 1 Disco 5 and the sales guy couldn't recall the last time they sold one. They look fat and the target market (Pilates and lunch mom) may not like that look reflecting on them. -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Yeah but they are getting the upgraded 3.0L turbo diesel for 2025.. -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Cargo space folds flat. At least on the 5 seater models. I can just get my 6'2" frame lying down corner to corner. -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
I take it all back. Test drove the GX, it's a lumber wagon. Hands down my next ride is the P400 Defender X-Dynamic, not even close. Wow a great ride. . -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
Discovery is ugly as sin but seats 7, has off road chops and tows 7700lbs, same as the beloved 4. But you may want to grab one before LR kills it. I considered Defender 110 with the imaginium6 but seriously? An 48V electric supercharger feeding a turbo? What could go wrong with that? Despite... -
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2016 LR4 Original Owner. 75k. Thinking about selling, but not sure of alternative rides that can do everything this does.
I got a deposit on a GX550 Overtrail+ -
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Best windshield replacement option?
Essentially all the glass is the same, I have had them all. Within a year or two if they aren't cracked they start to get obscured due to the grit blast. Install is the important part here; Fresh OEM clips, good clean connections for the heating elements and a good clean of any old adhesive.
