Land Rover Range Rover 2004my Owners Handbook Lm 2nd Edition Nas Rover

Engine Oil
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En gine  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
201
DRAIN & REFILL
Ensure that 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...

Engine Oil
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Remove the drain plug and copper washer and 
allow the engine oil to drain into the container.
WARNING
Oil from the engine can be very hot, to avoid 
harmful burns, take care when removing the 
drain plug.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 13 lbf.ft (17 Nm).
Refill the engine with fresh oil, suitable for the 
climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be 
operated (see...

Engine Oil
203
Oil filter renewal
The engine oil filter is located at the front of the 
engine compartment.
1.Unscrew the filter cap anti-clockwise and 
raise it slightly. The filter element will be 
withdrawn by the cap.
2.Allow a few moments for the engine oil 
retained within the filter body to drain 
away.
3.With a suitable container handy, fully lift 
off the cap and element together and place 
them in the container.
4.Pull the cap from the element and clean it.
5.Clean the inside of the filter...

Air Cleaner
204
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.
1.Release 2 catches securing the hose to the 
rear of the air cleaner; detach the hose. 
2.Release 4 catches securing the cover to 
the air cleaner body and remove the...

Spark Plugs
205
S park PlugsSPARK PLUG REMOVE & REFIT
Spark plug removal
1.Disconnect the battery - ensuring that all 
text and cautions in the relevant section of 
the handbook (see ‘BATTERY SAFETY’, 
page 215) are observed.
2.Release 4 Allen head turnbuckles and 
remove the acoustic cover, see above.3.Working on one side of the engine, 
remove 2 bolt access covers from the 
ignition coil covers and remove the bolts 
beneath them.
4.Remove the ignition coil cover. 
5.Remove 2 bolt spacers from the...

Spark Plugs
206
7.Remove 2 nuts and disconnect the wiring 
harness and camshaft cover earth leads.
8.Disconnect 8 multiplugs from their 
ignition coils by pulling up each metal 
locking clamp.
9.Discard both ignition coil cover gaskets.
10.Remove 14 nuts securing the ignition 
coils.11.Pull out 8 ignition coil units.
12.Clean the area around each spark plug 
and, using a suitable spark plug wrench, 
remove 8 spark plugs.
H4681H4682
H4683 

Spark Plugs
207
Fitting new spark plugs
When fitting new spark plugs, take care not to 
cross-thread a plug, otherwise costly damage 
to the cylinder head will result.
Only fit plugs of a type recommended by Land 
Rover (see ‘V8 ENGINE’, page 273). Please 
note that fitting incorrect grades of plug may 
lead to engine failure and serious damage.
1.Fit 8 new spark plugs and tighten to a 
torque of 23 lbf.ft (31 Nm).
2.Fit an ignition coil to each plug.
3.Fit 14 nuts securing the ignition coils and...

Cooling System
208
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.
CAUTION: NEVER top-up with salt water. When 
travelling in territories where the water supply 
contains...

Cooling System
209
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...