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Boofrmb
 


Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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Australia 2006 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverLR3
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 
 
Post #102259321st Dec 2012 1:52 am
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garrycol
 


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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
  
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Trogglewort
 


Member Since: 10 Jun 2009
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

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
  
Post #102300621st Dec 2012 8:13 pm
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Boofrmb
 


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Australia 2006 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverLR3

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 
 
Post #102309122nd Dec 2012 6:20 am
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Boofrmb
 


Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
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Australia 2006 LR3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi SilverLR3

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 
 
Post #10270431st Jan 2013 12:22 am
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Kingmav66
 


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The one I get here has a Ford logo on it Thumbs Up
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. Thumbs Up
  
Post #10270521st Jan 2013 1:23 am
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barryp
 


Member Since: 24 Dec 2006
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Australia 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Chawton WhiteDiscovery 3

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
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Cam-Tech-Craig
 


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


So is that a Aussie Hybrid of the P38 then? Laughing

Sorry i couldn't resist Rolling Eyes
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Post #10270911st Jan 2013 10:36 am
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Boofrmb
 


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

Sorry i couldn't resist Rolling Eyes
 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green 
 
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jonesy63
 


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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
  
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barryp
 


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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.
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Boofrmb
 


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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 
 
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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. Rolling Eyes
  
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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
  
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Boofrmb
 


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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 
 
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