Servicing a Td5 Discovery 2

Models: Discovery 2.

Tools needed: Socket set, spanners, filter straps, screwdriver, seal pick, brake fluid tester, coolant tester, rags, torch, water pump pliers, cable ties, grease gun, pry bar, brush and anti-seize paste and lubricants.

Parts used: Britpart service kit with engine oil DA6004COM, from £57.

Work safely:

• Wear eye protection when working under a vehicle.
• Always support a vehicle on suitably rated stands, never rely on a jack.
• Use the right tool for the right job.
• If in doubt, get a professional.

Thanks to: Britpart and Steve Grant for their help with this feature.

SERVICE attention is a vital part of maintaining the mechanical health of any Land Rover. On top of the by-the-book fluid swaps and filter changes, time spent around the car allows an opportunity to look closely at the vehicle, check the general health of the car and nip any potential issues in the bud.

Service intervals and procedures as specified by the workshop manuals were always written for new vehicles. Discovery 2s are old cars now, and age-related issues develop that weren’t necessarily taken into account when the manuals were created. Time servicing your user-friendly Discovery 2 allows a chance to check for such