Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

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Cooling system reservoir 
Brake fluid reservoir. 
Washer reservoir. 
Engine oil dipstick. 
Engine oil filler cap. 
Power steering reservoir. 
Clutch fluid reservoir. 
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VB -Right hand steering 
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Ensure that sparks and naked lights are kept 
away from the engine compartment.  

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VB petrol engine 
Tdi diesel engine 
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4-cylinder petrol engine 
ENGINE OIL LEVEL-CHECK & TOP-UP 
Check the oil level at least every 400 km 
(250 miles) when the engine is HOT and with 
the vehicle resting on level ground. 
Switch off the engine and let the vehicle stand 
for five minutes to allow the oil to drain back 
into the sump. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe 
the blade clean and then fully reinsert the 
dipstick and withdraw again to check the level, 
which should NEVER be...

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DO NOT OVERFILU 
As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick: 
• is nearer to the upper mark than the lower, 
add no oil. 
• is nearer to the lower mark than the upper, 
add half a litre of oil. 
• is below the lower mark, add one litre of 
oil and re-check the level after a further 
five minutes. 
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is cold, DO NOT start the 
engine. Follow the procedure detailed above, 
but re-check the oil/eve/ as soon as the...

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COOLING SYSTEM TOP-UP 
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NEVER remove the filler cap or radiator filler 
plug when the engine is hot -escaping 
steam or scalding water could cause serious 
injury. 
The coolant/eve/  in the reservoir should be 
checked at least weekly (more frequently in 
high mileage or arduous operating 
conditions). Always check the level WHEN 
THE SYSTEM IS COLO. 
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the...

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Anti-freeze 
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. Ensure the 50% anti-freeze/water 
solution is maintained and topped up all year 
round (not just in cold conditions). Failure to 
do so may cause corrosion of the radiator and 
engine components. 
Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze 
(containing no methanol) with non-phosphate 
corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in 
aluminium engines. The specific gravity of a 
50% anti-freeze solution at 68° F (20° C) is...

Engine compartment 
FUEL SEDIMENTER -diesel engines 
{if fitted) 
The sedimenter is located on the chassis side 
member, near the rear wheel. 
To drain: 
Slacken off the drain plug (arrowed in 
illustration), to allow any water to drain off. 
Retighten the plug as soon as pure diesel is 
emitted. 
NOTE: If your vehicle is fitted with two fuel 
tanks, it may have two sedimenters -one on 
each side of the vehicle. 
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FUEL FILTER -diesel engines 
The filter is located at the front of the engine...

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CLUTCH FLUID TOP-UP 
Wipe the filler cap before removing, to prevent 
dirt from entering the reservoir. Check the 
fluid level and top up if necessary, maintaining 
the level approximately 10 mm below the top 
of the reservoir, using fluid meeting FMVSS 
116 DOT 4 specification. Ensure dirt does not 
enter the reservoir while filling. 
Use only new fluid from a sealed container 
(old fluid from opened containers, or fluid 
previously bled from the system must NOT be 
used). 
DO NOT...

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Contact your dealer immediately if brake 
travel is unusually long or if there is any 
appreciable drop in brake fluid. 
BRAKE FLUID CHECK 
The fluid level will fall slightly during use as a 
result of brake pad wear, but should not be 
allowed to fall below the MIN mark. Any 
substantial drop in fluid indicates a leak in the 
system, in which case the vehicle must NOT 
be...

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POWER STEERING TOP-UP 
ONLY check the fluid level with the engine 
switched off and the system cold, and ensure 
that the steering wheel is not turned after 
stopping the engine. 
Wipe the filler cap to prevent dirt from 
entering the reservoir. 
Remove the filler cap and, using a lint-free 
cloth, wipe the dipstick clean. Refit the cap 
fully and remove it again to check the fluid 
level. Ensure the fluid level is between the 
UPPER mark and the end of the dipstick. If...

Tyres 
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Never drive your vehicle if the tyres are 
badly 
worn, cut  or damaged, or if the 
pressures  are incorrect. 
Incorrectly  inflated 
tyres wear rapidly and 
seriously affect the vehicles safety and road 
handling  characteristics. 
Caring for your tyres 
Always drive with consideration for the 
condition of the tyres and frequently inspect 
the tread and side walls for signs of distortion 
or...