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| AJ918 Member Since: 26 Mar 2018 Location: North West Posts: 260   
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It should be CHF202 specifation do nit mix as they may react with each other. |
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18th Feb 2022 9:49 am |
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| Badger51 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 969 
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As it meets CHF202 spec it would be fine but personally, as you say the colour is now a dirty colour, I would do a fluid flush & renew it all. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
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18th Feb 2022 11:20 am |
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| Deano64 Member Since: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 602 
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Yes but at least it’s been changed at least once in 8 years . Some on here have gone for 10 - 12 years before changing 😀 |
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18th Feb 2022 11:19 pm |
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| Badger51 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 969
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Your choice but don't say you haven't been warned. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
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18th Feb 2022 11:32 pm |
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| shiggsy Member Since: 13 Jan 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 799 
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Do you know if the reservois has ever been changed? They have a filter built into it which unfortunately you can't really see unless you cut the reservoir open.
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19th Feb 2022 10:39 am |
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| jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5062 
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Smith & Allan do CHF202 at approx £7/L but smallest amount is 5L (+ P&P)
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19th Feb 2022 2:06 pm |
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| jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5062
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Any know how much fluid is required to flush the system ? Jules |
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19th Feb 2022 2:10 pm |
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| merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315  
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Yes. But I changed the PS pump instead; probably lucky I didn't have to do the rack too. I'd recommend regular fluid replacement, and replace the res at the same time since it has a built-in filter. Honestly even if you can't bother with the fluid change, you'd still be better off replacing the res. Generally I avoid mixing fluid brands if practical. If it has the same industry spec, it should be good until the next fluid change. "Universal" fluids are safe only for emergency use, I'd flush that stuff out asap. Universal fluids will typically perform the desired function, but there may be long-term chemistry consequences (corrosion, soft seal damage, interaction with original fluid). |
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19th Feb 2022 3:24 pm |
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| Badger51 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 969
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Jules, I found 2 litres was more than enough when doing a pump & reservoir change, with some to spare. It really depends how careful you are in the process. 3 litres would keep you going for years! (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal. 171037Km as of 09/05/22 Superchips Bluefin Flash Nanocom Evo II (also sold) |
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20th Feb 2022 2:19 am |
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| jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5062
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thanks |
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20th Feb 2022 4:42 pm |
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| I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1546 
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1litre as a bare minimum if you are feeling lucky. |
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20th Feb 2022 7:41 pm |
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| I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1546
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1litre as a bare minimum if you are feeling lucky and careful. |
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20th Feb 2022 7:42 pm |
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| Deano64 Member Since: 16 Aug 2013 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 602
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Got some Fuchs titan stuff . It’s green Will check compatibility first since don’t know what’s in it already after change a few years ago. If I did a full flush and change I’d break something…. I always do ! |
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21st Feb 2022 9:34 pm |
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| Wintheone Member Since: 22 Dec 2021 Location: Merseyside Posts: 3
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Good video on changing the resvoir on the Russian site follow it but also remove drivers headlight allows access to the pipe connections only used 1 litre of fluid |
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23rd Feb 2022 3:31 pm |
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