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Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

Servicing LR3 yourself

Hi All,

My Warranty on my 2006 TDV6 expires next month (Jan 13), so I am woundering if its worth doing the services from now on by myself,or continue with the dealer, or even half / half. Is there others out there that do their own servicing, and if so where would be the best place to purchase filters, sump plug, etc.

Thanks in advance

Robert 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green

21st Dec 2012 1:52 am

garrycol

Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
Posts: 1130

I do most of the basic stuff myself and contract out the more technical stuff. All Four x 4 in Kotara sell filter packs for about $140.

Basic servicing and work on the car is very easy - the complex stuff is if something fails. Also most dealers do software updates when they work on an assembly and you do not get that when you do your own work - however you can pay the dealer for software updates.

My car has now done 72,000km and has never been to a dealer for its services - even when it was under warranty (I didn't own it then).

You will need the service schedule and a workshop manual - and will need to do services on the diffs, transfer case and gearbox at about 1/3 of the interval listed in the service schedule.

Garry

21st Dec 2012 2:21 am

Trogglewort

Member Since: 10 Jun 2009
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 30

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Tonga Green

Do the filters and oil yourself, plently of help on this forum how to access filters and bleed fuel.
You will need to reset service indicator, again plenty of options. I bought one from Black Box site sponsor.
And think of all the money your going to save.

Anything I am unsure about goes to local independant.

Martyn

21st Dec 2012 8:13 pm

Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

Thanks All.

The disco after 7 years has only got 35,000km, so not even run in,lol. Have owned 4 classics, 1 p36, and now disco, and almost finished a 48 shorty, so have had a bit to do with land rovers, and yep I do have the computer to diagnose any problem. So prob do a 50/50. And I know the oil is expensive, but so is the coolant.lol

Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green

22nd Dec 2012 6:20 am

Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

Another question. The oil to use is Castrol Edge Pro 5W-30, but when I seach for this oil, there are many different types, such as A5, C1, etc. So which is the correct for 2006 Discovery turbo diesel.

Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green

1st Jan 2013 12:22 am

Kingmav66

Member Since: 20 Jul 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 1349

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

The one I get here has a Ford logo on it

Also, make sure you use genuine LR fuel filters if you're going to change that yourself. Lots of people reported problems with pattern ones, inc me.

1st Jan 2013 1:23 am

barryp

Member Since: 24 Dec 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 138

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Chawton White

I had a 2006 2.7 litre TDV6 LR3 and always used Castrol EDGE 5-30. When my car was new this was the recommended oil on the Land Rover and Castrol website for Australia. Over the years the recommendation has been changed but I can't see why the original recommended oil shoudn't be used in that years car. I usd it in mine until I traded it in a year ago and it was in perfect running condition. I changed the oil on the 6 month cycle. Castrol EDGE 5-30 is still available just about everywhere.
Regards
Barryp 2017 Range Rover Sport TDV6 L494 Fuji White
2011 Range Rover Sport SDV6 L320 Fuji White Loved but GONE
2010 TRAKKA Motorhome Fiat Ducato GONE (What a dud, don't buy one)
2006 Discovery 3 SE TDV6 Automatic Chawton White/Ebony. Loved but GONE
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Ex Member Range Rover Club NSW

1st Jan 2013 9:30 am

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 24 Feb 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 419

2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Corris Grey

Boofrmb wrote:
Thanks All.
Have owned 4 classics, 1 p36, and now disco,
Rob

So is that a Aussie Hybrid of the P38 then?

Sorry i couldn't resist

15.5MY XS in Corris Grey with Black & Almond leather

1st Jan 2013 10:36 am

Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

Well it did have the 4.6L v8 in it that was one of the worse motors land rover did build

, so yep, should have kept the 4.0L v8.

Rob

Cam-Tech-Craig wrote:
Boofrmb wrote:
Thanks All.
Have owned 4 classics, 1 p36, and now disco,
Rob

So is that a Aussie Hybrid of the P38 then?

Sorry i couldn't resist

2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green

3rd Jan 2013 5:39 am

jonesy63

Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 848

2011 Discovery 4 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Fuji White

Rob - try using the Castrol Lube Guide: http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/castr_au/

Hint: make sure you select the right year for your D3. MY07 started being built in August 2006 - like my previous one.

Cheers,
Rob

4th Jan 2013 1:34 am

barryp

Member Since: 24 Dec 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 138

Just checked Castrol website and it still recommends Castrol Edge 5W-30 A3/B4 or Castrol Edge 0W-40 A3/B4 for 2005/6 LR3 TDV6.
Recommendation changes to CASTROL MAGNATEC PROFESSIONAL A5 5W-30 for 2007/9 LR3 TDV6 without DPF.
I have never been able to work out what changed between 2006 and 2007?
Regards
Barryp 2017 Range Rover Sport TDV6 L494 Fuji White
2011 Range Rover Sport SDV6 L320 Fuji White Loved but GONE
2010 TRAKKA Motorhome Fiat Ducato GONE (What a dud, don't buy one)
2006 Discovery 3 SE TDV6 Automatic Chawton White/Ebony. Loved but GONE
2006 BMW X5 diesel White/Charcoal, Bought new, gone after 12 years! Excellent vehicle.
Ex Member Range Rover Club NSW

4th Jan 2013 8:06 pm

Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

Thanks All.

Next question, which services are the big ones, that may need a dealer to do, and which are the minor one, which I can do, and save.

Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green

9th Jan 2013 5:37 am

jonesy63

Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 848

barryp wrote:
Recommendation changes to CASTROL MAGNATEC PROFESSIONAL A5 5W-30 for 2007/9 LR3 TDV6 without DPF. I have never been able to work out what changed between 2006 and 2007?
Regards
Barryp

Hi Barry - that is when the EURO IV motor came in - and changed the requirements.

Castrol are annoying me with their naming convention. Eg. Castrol Magnatec here is dino oil... in UK it is synthetic.

9th Jan 2013 7:07 am

jonesy63

Member Since: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Didn't we have a lovely time, the day we went to ...
Posts: 848

Oh - and BTW.... if you can use the Castrol Edge Titanium 5W30 oil in your beast... it is on sale from today at Supercheap Auto for just on $40 - a saving of $29. (No, I am not affiliated with them - just trying to help friends save a few dollars).

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-st...escription

9th Jan 2013 7:10 am

Boofrmb

Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
Posts: 123

9th Jan 2013 8:01 am

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