Freelander 2 with 60k on the clock 7 years old. Checked oil 3 weeks ago fine
Started making weird noise got AA to low load to garage
It had no oil at all showing on dip stick no oil leaks and the oil warning light never showed! How can that happen I thought warning lights were supposed to there to warn
Now 5k to find to fit new one
Can anyone advise

ouch....daughters Mondeo did the same no warning light. scrapped it out not worth doing. bit different for you. Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto

The dipstick is a poor design and can be inaccurate, so it is possible that you had less oil than you thought. I recently did an intermediate oil change (without changing filter), took out 5.2 litres and put back 5.2 litres, thinking I would then top up using the dipstick. However, despite wiping clean before insertion, there seemed to always be a smear of oil all the way up the shaft and I could only gauge the level by trying to see where the oil was thicker.

Alternatively I guess it is possible that an oil leak into the combustion side of the cylinders would allow you to burn it in 3 weeks with minimal smoke? 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

Why don't you introduce yourself before joining the forum just to resolve a specific problem that you have?

Even a 'Hi' or a 'Thank you' on your post wouldn't go amiss.

As to resolving your problem, I'm sure there's a Land Rover dealer not that far away from you.
These guys are thoroughly trained and have all the diagnostic equipment that will see your problem resolved.
Oh, remember to take your wallet with you as they will charge, but I suppose you won't mind as long as it gets to the bottom of your issue.

Good luck  FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Might be worth a read ....

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic510.html?highlight=dipstick

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30555.html?highlight=dipstick

Good Luck

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Could be the turbo. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

ronp wrote:

Why don't you introduce yourself before joining the forum just to resolve a specific problem that you have?

Even a 'Hi' or a 'Thank you' on your post wouldn't go amiss.

As to resolving your problem, I'm sure there's a Land Rover dealer not that far away from you.
These guys are thoroughly trained and have all the diagnostic equipment that will see your problem resolved.
Oh, remember to take your wallet with you as they will charge, but I suppose you won't mind as long as it gets to the bottom of your issue.

Good luck

yes you need to follow the etiquette on this forum, not just ask for help out of the blue.

also remember to say please and thank you next time

Iain

Agree 'iain', I didn't know it was a prerequisite to asking a question. Entirely up to the member by choice, and more than likely the problem takes precedence over saying 'hello' which could always come later if need be, and by becoming a member he/she has already joined the Forum.

Sad freelander owner wrote:

Freelander 2 with 60k on the clock 7 years old. Checked oil 3 weeks ago fine
Started making weird noise got AA to low load to garage
It had no oil at all showing on dip stick no oil leaks and the oil warning light never showed! How can that happen I thought warning lights were supposed to there to warn
Now 5k to find to fit new one
Can anyone advise

EYorkshire wrote:

Agree 'iain', I didn't know it was a prerequisite to asking a question. Entirely up to the member by choice, and more than likely the problem takes precedence over saying 'hello' which could always come later if need be, and by becoming a member he/she has already joined the Forum.

Just because someone has joined and therefore automatically becomes a forum member, site rules preclude them from advertising their wares [without paying for an advert], IMO this is a similar situation - joining a forum just to sort out their own specific problem and quite possibly never to be heard of again.
Why would the OP give themselves such a negative forum name if they intend to stay, contribute and enjoy the forum on a long term basis?
[it's common knowledge that garages are known to join car forums when stumped with a problem]

As said, it is just common courtesy where someone would at least introduce themselves or even just a few courteous words such as 'hi', 'please' or 'thanks' .... anyway, that's just my opinion, maybe it's a North/South thing! FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Sorry cannot help with your FL but on my brothers mini the garage said when this happened that the oil level sensor had cooked so wouldn't alert him.

Good luck. If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

Steve D wrote:

Could be the turbo.

JulesK wrote:

Sorry cannot help with your FL but on my brothers mini the garage said when this happened that the oil level sensor had cooked so wouldn't alert him.

Good luck.

Does anyone know for sure that we have a level sensor? I've seen so many posts on motorcycle forums moaning that their oil warning light didn't come on to warn them that their level was too low. When in fact it's an oil PRESSURE warning lamp. The problem with those is that invariably by the time you have no pressure the damage is done.  MY13 Santorini Black SD4 HSE

Get in touch with Skan 4x4 breakers , you will find them on Google. They may be able to help with an engine as they break wrecked Freelanders

I know it's a tough call but £5000 to repair a seven year old vehicle has to be seriously thought about whether or not you would be better scrapping the car , or selling it as a non runner if the rest of it is nice. Then moving on to another car . 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .