Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Supplement Rover Manual

							LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
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INFORMATION RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE°C
COMPONENT SPECIFICATION VISCOSITY -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
Engine V8i Use oils to API 5W/20
service level
SG, SH 5W/30
or 5W/40
RES.22.OL.G4
or
ACEA A2:96 10W/30
10W/40
10W/50
15W/40
15W/50
20W/40
20W/50
Automatic gearbox ATF Dexron IID
Final drive units API or GL5 90 EP
Swivel pin
housings*MIL - L - 2105 or
MIL - L - 2105B, C
or D 80W EP
LT 230 API GL4 or GL5 90 EP
transfer gearbox MIL - L - 2105 or
MIL - L - 2105B
Power steering ATF Dexron IID
Brake reservoir Brake fluid must have a minimum
boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and
comply with FMVSS/116/DOT 4
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints,
etc.)NLGI-2 multipurpose lithium based
grease
* Swivel pin housings with filler, level and drain plugs.
See table on page 2 for remaining vehicle components 
						

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INFORMATION Swivel pin housings
**Molytex EP 00 GREASE to specification XP153
Propeller shaft Front
and RearNLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints
etc.)
Seat slides
Door lock striker
Brake reservoir Brake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with
FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol)
V8i (aluminium) with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines to ensure
the protection of the cooling system against frost and corrosion in all seasons. Use one
part anti-freeze to one part water for protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below proportions one part
anti-freeze to three parts water, i.e. minimum 25% anti-freeze in coolant otherwise
damage to engine is liable to occur. Or a maximum of 60% anti-freese.
Battery lugs, Petroleum jelly.
Earthing surfacesNOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
where paint has
been removed
Air Conditioning
System Refrigerant Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil Nippon Denso ND-OIL8 Unipart ND-OIL8
Speed sensor Silicone grease: Staborags NBU - Wabco 830 502,0634
bush-rear Wacker chemie 704 - Wabco 830 502,0164
Kluber GL301
** Swivel pin housings having a filler plug only.
LUBRICATION PRACTICE
Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and
when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and
ultimately to damaged components.
Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and
prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always
adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must
not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others,
include anti-freeze windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives. 
						

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INFORMATION CAPACITIES
The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.
Capacities (approx.) Litres
Fuel tank usable fuel 59 (13.0 gal)........................................................
Engine sump oil - V8i 6.1 (10.7 gal).......................................................
Automatic gearbox * 9.1 (16.0 gal).........................................................
Transfer gearbox oil 2.3 (4.0 gal).........................................................
Front differential 1.7 (2.9 gal)...............................................................
Rear differential 1.7 (2.9 gal)................................................................
Power steering box and reservoir 2.9 (5.1 gal)....................................
Swivel pin housing oil / grease (each) ** 0.35 (0.6 gal)..........................
Cooling system 12.8 (22.5 gal)................................................................
Washer bottle 3.0 (5.3 gal)...................................................................
NOTE: All levels must be checked by dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
* When draining fluid from the ZF automatic gearbox, fluid will remain in the torque converter, refill
to high level on dipstick only.
** Swivel pin housings with a filler plug only must be filled with GREASE. 
						

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INFORMATION ANTI-FREEZE
ENGINE TYPE MIXTURE STRENGTH PERCENTAGE PROTECTION
CONCENTRATION LOWER
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT
V8i Engine One part anti-freeze
One part water 50%
Complete protection-33°F
Vehicle may be driven away immediately from cold - 36°C
Safe limit protection-41°C
Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and driven away after warm-up
period-42°F
Lower protection-47°C
Prevents frost damage to cylinder head, block and radiator. Thaw out before
starting engine-53°F
CAUTION: Anti-freeze content must never be allowed to fall below 25% otherwise damage to the
engine is liable to occur. Also, anti-freeze content should not exceed 60% as this will greatly
reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engines
- with catalytic converter UNLEADED ONLY 95 RON minimum................
Catalyst vehicles
Vehicles equipped with catalytic converter are
designed to use ONLY unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel
must be used for the emission control system to
operate properly. Its use will also reduce spark plug
fouling, exhaust system corrosion and engine oil
deterioration.
Using fuel that contains lead will result in damage to
the emission control system and could result in loss of
warranty coverage. The effectiveness of the catalysts
in the catalytic converters will be seriously impaired if
leaded fuel is used. The vehicle is equipped with an
electronic fuel injection system, which includes four
oxygen sensors. Leaded fuel will damage the sensors,
and will deteriorate the emission control system.Regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded
fuel be labelledUNLEADED.Only these pumps have
nozzles which fit the filler neck of the vehicle fuel tank. 
						

							10 - MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
Page
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE 1.........................................................................................
VEHICLE INTERIOR 1............................................................................................
VEHICLE EXTERIOR 3...........................................................................................
UNDER BONNET MAINTENANCE 4.....................................................................
UNDER VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 9.....................................................................
RECOMMENDED SERVICE ITEMS 15..................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS, TORQUE
TORQUE SETTINGS 1........................................................................................... 
						

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE
This section gives information on the range of service
procedures.
Where required, instructions are given for carrying out
each service procedure, or a cross reference is given,
where the procedure can be found in this manual, or
the 300 TDi workshop manual.
Service Schedule sheets are published separately to
reflect the maintenance needs and intervals for each
vehicle variant and model year. The procedures given
must be used in conjunction with the Service
Schedule sheets.VEHICLE INTERIOR
CHECK SEATS & BELTS
Check condition and security of seats, seat belt
mountings, seat belts, buckles and opertion of inertia
seat belts.
Lubricate seat tilt pivots.
CHECK OPERATION OF FOOT BRAKE
If pedal feels spongy bleed system.See BRAKES,
Repair, Brake System Bleed
Check all hoses and pipes for security, fractures and
leaks. Fit new hoses and pipes as necessary.
CHECK OPERATION OF LAMPS
Check operation of all lamps, horns and warning
indicators.
CHECK OPERATION OF WIPERS
Check operation of front/rear screen wipers and
washers and condition of wiper blades. 
						

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MAINTENANCE
CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS
1.Remove LH front seat cushion.
2.Release retaining clip and remove battery
access cover.
3.Disconnect both battery leads, negative - first.
Clean off corrosion and neutralize. Smear
terminals with petroleum jelly.
4.Reconnect battery leads, positive first, when
maintenace operations have been completed.
5.Fit battery access cover and LH front seat
cushion.
A low maintenance battery is fitted as original
equipment. Dependent upon climatic conditions
electrolyte levels should be checked as follows:
Temperate climates every 3 years.
Hot climates every year.
CHECK/ADJUST OPERATION OF PARK BRAKE
Park brake check
1.Check park brake is fully operational on third
notch of ratchet. Readjust if necessary.
Park brake adjust
1.Select P in main gearbox and chock road
wheels.
2.Raise one rear wheel clear of ground and supprt
securely with axle stand.
3.Release park brake lever.
4.Underneath vehicle, rotate brake adjuster
clockwise to
25 Nm, (18 lbf.ft))to fully expand
shoes against drum.
5.Back off adjuster by 1
1/4turns, check that drum
is free to rotate.
6.Adjust park brake cable locknuts to give pawl 2
notches free movement on ratchet before being
fully operational on third notch of ratchet.
CAUTION: Cable adjustment must ONLY
be used for initial setting and to
compensate for cable stretch. It MUST
NOT be used to take up brake shoe wear, which
MUST be adjusted at brake drum.
7.Operate parking brake to settle shoes. Recheck
park brake is fully operational on third notch of
ratchet. Readjust if necessary.
8.Remove axle stand and wheel chocks. 
						

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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
REMOVE WHEELS, CHECK TYRES
Check tyres (including spare) for compliance with
manufacturers specification.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth. Check road wheels for
damage.
Check/adjust tyre pressures.
INSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
Check thickness of brake pads, fit new pads if
minimum thickness is less than 3,0mm (0.12 in).
Check brake pads for oil contamination. If new brake
pads are required.
See BRAKES, Repair, Front
Brake Pads
or.See BRAKES, Repair, Rear Brake Pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
Refit road wheels
Fit road wheels in original hub position. Secure in
position with wheel nuts, do not fully tighten wheel
nuts at this stage, lower vehicle and finally tighten
wheel nuts to correct torque.
Alloy wheels:
130 Nm (95 lbf.ft).CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to
perform this check and adjustment.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment
LUBRICATE ALL HINGES, DOOR CHECK
MECHANISMS, BONNET CATCHES AND FUEL
FILLER FLAP
CHECK OPERATION OF ALL DOOR, BONNET
AND TAILDOOR LOCKS