Land Rover Discovery Series Ii 2003my Owners Handbook Nas Rover

Engine Compartment
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En gine  Comp artme nt
1.Brake fluid reservoir.
2.Engine oil dipstick.
3.Power steering and active cornering 
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4.Cooling system reservoir.
5.Engine oil filler cap.
6.Washer reservoir.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, 
while working in the engine compartment, 
ALWAYS observe the safety precautions 
listed under Safety in the garage on a 
previous page.
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Engine Oil
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E ngine  OilCHECK & TOP-UP
Check the oil level at least every 250 miles 
(400 km) when the engine is COLD and with the 
vehicle resting on level ground.
NOTE: If it is necessary to check the oil level 
when the engine is hot, switch off the engine 
and let the vehicle stand for five minutes to 
allow the oil to drain back into the sump. DO 
NOT start the engine.
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...

Engine Oil
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DRAIN & REFILL
Ensure the engine oil is changed at the 
recommended service intervals as specified in 
the Passport to Service book.
NOTE: Under severe operating conditions (i.e. 
regular use in muddy terrain or dusty 
conditions), the engine oil must be changed 
more frequently, even to the extent of a daily 
change. Consult your Land Rover retailer for 
guidance.
Used engine oil
WARNING
Prolonged contact with used engine oil can 
cause serious skin disorders, including 
dermatitis and...

Engine Oil
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Refill
Clean the oil drain plug and its mating surface 
on the engine sump. Fit the drain plug, 
complete with a new copper washer and tighten 
to 24 lbf.ft (33 Nm).
Refill the engine with fresh oil, suitable for the 
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be 
operated (see ‘LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS’, 
page 229).
DO NOT overfill the engine! Remember that a 
little oil will always remain in the engine after 
draining and that, therefore, the quantity of oil 
required to refill the...

Air Cleaner
174
Air CleanerELEMENT RENEWAL
Renewing the air cleaner element at the 
recommended service intervals (see your 
‘Passport to Service book’), is extremely 
important. However, to maintain optimum 
engine performance under dusty operating 
conditions, more frequent renewal will be 
necessary. Consult your retailer for guidance.
Release the two catches securing the hose to 
the rear of the air cleaner, then detach the hose. 
Release the catches securing the cover to the 
air cleaner body,...

Spark Plugs
175
S park PlugsSPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT
Spark plug removal
Remove the plug leads, ensuring that you hold 
the rubber shroud and NOT the high tension 
leads (this will ensure no damage occurring to 
the connectors during removal).
Ensure that the recesses around the plugs are 
free from debris (to avoid foreign matter 
accidentally entering the cylinder head) and use 
a suitable spark plug wrench to remove the 
plugs and washers.
Refitting the plugs
When refitting, take care not to...

Cooling System
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Co olin g S ystemCOOLANT CHECK AND TOP-UP
WARNING
NEVER remove the filler cap when the engine 
is hot -escaping steam or scalding water 
could cause serious personal injury.
Unscrew the filler cap slowly, allowing the 
pressure to escape before removing 
completely.
Avoid spilling anti-freeze onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
CAUTION: NEVER run the engine without 
coolant.
NEVER top-up with salt water. When travelling 
in territories where the water supply contains 
salt, always...

Cooling System
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ANTI-FREEZE
WARNING
Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if 
swallowed - keep containers sealed and out 
of the reach of children. If accidental 
consumption is suspected, seek medical 
attention immediately.
Prevent anti-freeze coming in contact with the 
skin or eyes. If this occurs, rinse immediately 
with plenty of water.
Anti-freeze contains important corrosion 
inhibitors. The anti-freeze content of the 
coolant must be maintained at 50% ± 5% all 
year round (not just in...

Brakes
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Brak esBRAKE FLUID
WARNING
Brake fluid is highly toxic - keep containers 
sealed and out of the reach of children. If 
accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, 
seek medical attention immediately.
If brake fluid should come into contact with 
the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with 
plenty of water.
Take care not to spill fluid onto a hot engine - 
a fire may result.
CAUTION: DO NOT drive the vehicle with the 
fluid level below the ‘MIN’ mark.
NOTE: Brake fluid will damage painted...

Power Steering
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Power SteeringPOWER STEERING FLUID
WARNING
Power steering fluid is highly toxic and can be 
fatal if swallowed - keep containers sealed 
and out of reach of children. If accidental 
consumption of fluid is suspected, seek 
medical attention immediately.
If power steering fluid should come into 
contact with the skin or eyes, rinse 
immediately with plenty of water.
Do not spill power steering fluid onto a hot 
engine - a fire may result.
NOTE: Power steering fluid will damage painted...