NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I am loath to run my new D3 to its first service for an oil change - it seems to be far too high a mileage.
Is there any reason (other than expense) why I should not change the oil & filter every 7.5k miles rather than 15k miles?
I am seeking to prolong the life of the engine, in a car which I will retain for some years. I had my Disco 2 for 7 years & 117k miles, and it was a good as new mechanically when sold, after oil changes every 6k miles.
If I change the oil at 7.5k miles should I use the recommended Castrol oil, or do LR specify a "running-in" oil which I should endeavour to identify & source.
Recommendations please.
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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 4th Jul 2009 2:46 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
Posts: 10502
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Any one got any thoughts please?
NJSS Am I Gammon or Woke ? - I neither know nor care.
2016 Discovery 4 Landmark
2011 Mercedes Benz SL350 (R230)
1973 MG B GT V8 - 3.9L John Eales engine, 5 speed R380 gearbox, since 1975.
1959 MGA roadster - 1.9L Peter Burgess Engine - 5 speed gearbox
Past LRs - Multiple FFRs, Discos & a Series I - some petrol, some diesel,
none Electric or H2 fuel cell - yet.
There are 10 types of people in this world: Those who understand binary, and those who don’t.
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| 6th Jul 2009 10:50 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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I changed mine at 7500 miles ..just got a drum of 5w/30 engine oil (normal not running in oil )
Very simple to do G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 6th Jul 2009 11:08 am |
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matt_tdv6
Member Since: 05 Feb 2009
Location: Lincolnshire
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I change oil on all our cars between intervals
A fresh oil & filter never did any harm 
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| 6th Jul 2009 11:42 am |
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