2.7 TDV6 service

NEED TO KNOW

Time: 4 hours.

Difficulty:

. Models: 2.7 TDV6 Discovery 3 and

Range Rover Sport 1.

Tools needed: Socket set, spanners, oil filter grips, screwdriver, seal pick, brake fluid tester, coolant tester, rags, torch, water pump pliers, pry bar, brush and anti-seize paste, lubricant, oil catch tray.

Parts needed: Service Kit (DA6035COM) £51.82.

Work safely:

• Wear eye protection when working under a vehicle.
• Always support the vehicle on suitably-rated equipment in serviceable condition, never rely on a jack.
• Keep hands and fingers clear of potentially moving parts – air suspension components might move even after the ignition is switched off.
• Use the right tool for the right job.

REGULAR and competent servicing plays a huge role in the correct performance and reliability of Land Rovers. For years, DIY owners were always broadly familiar with the processes needed to service their beam-axled Defender, Range Rover or Discovery. The design and mechanicals were common across the range, so differences evolved relatively slowly. That all changed with the advent of the Discovery 3 and sister car, the Range Rover Sport. A step change for enthusiasts familiar with traditional Solihull products, the cars were heavier, relied more on electronics, and were perceived as more complicated and less DIY-friendly.

That change isn’t entirely bad news. Those models are more complicated for repair work, but from a servicing perspective, basic jobs still rely on traditional principles of drain plugs, filters and fluids. Indeed,