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Will you consider changing your engine oil before the recommended service interval?
Yes, I am thinking about it.
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Yes, I have already done it.
31%
 31%  [12]
No, I will follow LR recommendation.
55%
 55%  [21]
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Leafy



Member Since: 20 Sep 2007
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue

Changed the oil at 1800 miles, (not the filter) modified the drain plug to include a small magnet - to catch any steel particles so they dont get drawn up through the pump.
At 7500 miles got the dealer to change the Oil and filter, but I supplied the Oil, they charge a lot for the oil. Used Castrol GTX 5wsomething Magnatec - which you can get in Halfords.

Post #23945 8th Jul 2008 9:28 pm
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avtur



Member Since: 11 Nov 2006
Location: Stockport
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Having lived in the USA I'm familiar with the 'lube joints' you find on every other street and the apparent passion for 3000 miles oil changes. That seems to defeat the objectives of both the vehicle and lubricant manufacturers who are doing all they can to make ownership more convenient by increasing service intervals. More frequent changes of poor spec oil are likely to leave the engine less well protected that correct frequency changes using the right spec of oil

For me its a definite NO to early change.

Post #23984 9th Jul 2008 11:41 pm
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AndyC



Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
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Norway 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

I would recommend changing the oil filter at every oil change even if you do change oil more frequently Thumbs Up . What is the point of saving a few pence when the object obviously is to protect the engine Question
However I agree with avtur – it is much better to follow the recommended oil change intervals and it should only be necessary with more frequent changes under extreme conditions like desert driving for example Shocked . 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Post #23997 10th Jul 2008 7:11 am
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yamaha-fan



Member Since: 11 Jun 2007
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Germany 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

As I have explained in one of my earlier posts, I do strongly recommend to change the engine oil in new engines after some 3.000 to 5.000 km (2.500 miles), as even with CNC technology the engine tolerances will only be achieved after some running time. And the consequential metal dust should be removed as soon as possible, and NOT after 24.000 km (15.000 miles).

YF

Post #24223 13th Jul 2008 6:08 pm
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jules1967



Member Since: 02 Feb 2008
Location: Leeds
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Tambora Flame

John L wrote:
When I was out in Florida last year I hired a Chrysler 300C with a 5.7 ltr engine. Nosing through the handbook I was surprised to see how often it needed a service(either every 5k or 6k miles IIRC)
This might explain it if the oils out there are not as good as ours.


I have a friend with a Chrysler PT Cruiser and his official intervals are 6k. He questioned the dealer on this point and the answer came back that whilst under warranty they have no choice, but once the warranty expired tthey saw no reason to stay at 6k and recommended 10-12k. I suspect this is yet another example of the poor quality of US oils driving the rules and not taking account of our better qulaity processes.

This is also the reason why we can chip UK cars so easily. They are detuned to allow for foreign markets where lubrication and maintenance aren't up to our standards. 07 Freelander 2 TD4SE Tambora Flame, side steps, privacy glass, mud flaps, boot liner and a tow bar. Ok it's the Wifes but she lets me drive it occasionally - if I've been good!

Post #24235 14th Jul 2008 8:48 am
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