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Darryl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
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My gauge is saying add 1 Litre of oil, On other cars I’ve added oil if needed as and when by reading the dipstick as you do, With my Discovery’s I’ve not really had the need to as I don’t do lots of miles, Probably more throughout the summer months but checked regularly with the good old dipstick and serviced regularly so not really had any issues, The dash oil gauge on the D4 is a whole new ball game as many report, Got a 400 mile round trip coming up so will it be ok is the question as I don’t want to add too much and balls it up or am I being over critical and do it at the next service which is due soon, Would rather be safe then sorry, Not sure if the gauge reads as it should, Just give me a dipstick back 
If adding 1 litre what would you recommend I top up with? Or would it be ok as is ?
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 2nd Feb 2024 11:27 am |
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itsaguything
Member Since: 20 Dec 2023
Location: Manotick, On
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In these modern engines, a litre is a lot! Deal with it now.
Frankly, I don’t mess with it. I would only top up with the precise oil that’s in there now.
(or go get an oil change).
Down a liter… hmmm.. mine is never down a liter between oil changes.. except for that one time where we had to replace the PCV valve..
How often do you change the oil and filter? 2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
2013 LR2 HSE Radiance Red
2007 XKR Jaguar Racing Green
2005 XJR Jaguar Racing Green
2002 S-Type R British Racing Green
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| 2nd Feb 2024 2:05 pm |
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Darryl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1207
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Thanks for reply, Haven’t done an oil change or service yet as I only got it July last year and hadn’t long been serviced before and probably realistically only done around 3000 miles since purchased, I’m going to get it done soon as piece of mind but it’s asking to top up 1 litre in the meantime, Always been on the level until last week, The gauge is not that low really, It is slightly under but saying add a litre, What would do if I can’t find the oil type that’s already in the car? But will look through service documentation to see if it says oil type
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| 2nd Feb 2024 4:54 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Not long serviced and down a litre  I would get it changed asap with the correct oil, if whoever claims to have changed it has scrimped on quantity they may have scrimped on quality as the correct oil for these engines is expensive. First thing I do whenever I buy a second hand car is give it a full service including cam belt, you cannot take chances with these engines.  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 2nd Feb 2024 5:30 pm |
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Darryl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1207
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Thanks M3DPO , It was serviced last March and only done just over 3000 miles since , So due anytime now , As you say you never know what oil they have used and was getting it done when due , But was surprised at the top up a litre, No mention of type used in service paperwork just 5W30 mentioned, Will it be ok topped up for now? And if not knowing the type what could I top up with to be on the safe side, Will get it in for change asap .
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| 2nd Feb 2024 5:49 pm |
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itsaguything
Member Since: 20 Dec 2023
Location: Manotick, On
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I must agree... every used vehicle I have purchased immediately benefits ALL fluids and filters changed.
No, get it changed with the quality demanded by this vehicle now. Or pay a hefty price later.
Do you have the owner's manual? I have purchased from jaguarlandroverliterature.com as I like to have the books in the vehicle. Specific oil is mentioned in the book... but you don't really know whats in there now... 2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
2013 LR2 HSE Radiance Red
2007 XKR Jaguar Racing Green
2005 XJR Jaguar Racing Green
2002 S-Type R British Racing Green
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| 2nd Feb 2024 8:53 pm |
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Darryl
Member Since: 20 Dec 2009
Location: oldbury West Midlands
Posts: 1207
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Yes I have the owners manual, It’s been serviced for the last approximately 8 years by the same reputable garage by previous owners with all receipts and itemised bills so I’m assuming they have used the same oil each time but me not knowing how low the level was each time a service was due then I’m
In the dark , Obviously Will get correct oil this time as piece of mind as I always have on my previous D3s,
Jut concerned if its ok to top up in meantime and trust this oil gauge without fear of over filling? As I have a few miles to do tomorrow, IID tool says 4.30 Litres but from what I’ve read this reading is from the oil sensor so giving same reading, ?
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| 2nd Feb 2024 9:22 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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I'd probably put half a litre in and see what it says after that. .
Dean
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| 2nd Feb 2024 9:50 pm |
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