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Nice video! One point I would add. Once the oil and filter are changed and the level is good, start the engine and check for leaks before you put the bottom cover back on. You won’t be able to notice leaks as well, once the cover is back on.
The dealer always uses a fluid extractor. That's why the tube is there. The reason......profit . They do not take the floor plate off. Fluid extractors get 98% out of there.....just remember that the extractor cylinder has a fluid level. Check the amount removed. Add 7 quarts.....and check the level ....add more until its good. It will save you a ton of time and effort.
The art of communication and illustration is to reach as many people as possible and that is in a simple manner, This is a KISS presentation Keep It Simple Stupid. Absolutely brilliant and having just done my oil change, very effective. Well done Sir.
@@alexfixty One more question, Is the noise of the engine normal on these RR's? i can hear the same noise mine sounds like when it's on idle. It's a bit scary, but the car runs just fine when is not idling and especially when i am driving it on the freeway. She drives like a jet, so I try not to think too much of it. Please let me know what you know. It sounds like a diesel truck when in idle. Thanks brother!
I took the lower metal cover off like you alex. Dealer sold me it overfilled on oil, bad lower control arms and a bad passenger cv axle. Now I have to do left is the axle and I’m set. 😮gonna watch your axle vid thank
It was my understanding that the steel vacuum tube under the oil filler cap was built and designed by LR to extend to the very bottom of the oil pan. So it's not like putting plastic tubing into the dipstick. I doubt that the dealers remove the steel protective plate, because that might cut into their profit on an $850 oil change service. Personally, I have always used my pneumatic vacuum pump on my 2014 L405 for quick and easy oil and filter changes without ever having to get underneath. Thanks for the video.
I bought a basic hand pump extractor 15 years ago for $50. Between friends and family, it pays for itself almost monthly. It's idiot-proof. You don't touch the hot engine or oil (hot is actually good; it pumps easier). You don't need to jack the car, it accurately measures whatever you take out, and it's no big deal if you accidentally overfill. Some manufacturers recommend it because some drain plugs are no longer located at the low point of the pan but on the side due to ground clearance issues. Lastly, it makes dealing with the old oil much simpler. Now if they just agree on a canister wrench size instead of every car and every model having its own..
@@soundmiamithank you so much!! I was thinking about getting one too, but thought maybe only 70% of oil can come out. If it is that simple, then changing oil on this supercharged engine is as easy at it gets. No need to lift the car up whatsoever
@@v12-s65yes, even the dealer vacuums it out the top but some models have splash deflectors which prevents 100% drain. the dealer’ will tell you . (Ironically they charge the same for an oil change either way)
Excellent video. It's always worth changing your own oil. You know it's done right and you are sure to get fresh oil, a new filter and new o rings and drain plug washers. Most auto parts stores take back used oil for no charge. This protects the environment. Again, great video and thank you.
Bastard dealer sold me my L405 OVERFILLED ON OIL SMH 🤦🏻♂️ AND SHOT CONTROL ARMS AND BRAKES. but I was able to negotiate that into my final price of 17,000 out the door I love it. It’s so nice now
Hello Alex, thanks to your video I did my oil change yesteday on range rover sport L494. Your advise to put the car in extended mode was so helpfull for me. It is the first time I did an oil change with 4 wheels on the floor 😅. Thank you again, Maxence from FRANCE 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Have you got a sump plug on the bottom of your engine? I want to service my 3.0 Sdv6. Also did you change the fuel filter and where is it located? Many thanks
Very informative presentation, and thorough procedures for oil change. Getting rid of waste oil is becoming an issue in some places in the United States. There are strict regulations in the town I live in, for doing this, because of environmental reasons of course. And people should be responsible in their actions. It has become more of a hassle than it is worth. So I to am from the old school methods, and has served me well for fifty years. I like what you have said in this video production, although I believe these Land Rovers are a bit over engineered. My personal thought is that land Rover had every intention of making the oil change process simplified, by using the vacuum method of oil retrieval from the sump, as this vehicle was manufactured with that intent. To me, It seems a bit to much to have to take the skid plate off every time you want to change your oil. As I am now sixty five, and my day's of wrenching are about done, with the exception of my motorcycle, which is very easy maintenance. Really enjoy your content my friend, Peace and Cheers my friend, from New Hampshire U.S.A.
What a bunch of silly lefties. When they make it hard to recycle the oil, people will just dump it in the storm drains, pour it down their sink, or dump it in a field late at night. They just NEVER think things through, do they??
Your supposed to drain the engine oil when engine is warmed up so all the gunk comes out properly, because hot or warm fluid comes out with a better flow
Awesome video, just purchased one and I think I’m going to do the oil change MyselfC first day of ownership and I hear loud clunking noise on start up but disappears. Hoping the reason is it’s got half oil level
Awesome video here bro! I am planning to go for a L405 in pretty soon! Just subscribed to your channel! Awesome content for sure for the diy folks!!! Just let her idle or run for a few minutes before you install the belly pan if you use the drain plug method… otherwise vacuum out is the way to go for these vehicles!👍🏼
Your videos are awesome thanks for teaching the rest of us! I would love to do this myself but the kit costs $180. Then you have to lug the oil around and dispose of it as well, in addition to your time and effort. My local indy charges $275. To me that extra $100 is worth it. But great to know how to do it if one is so inclined--thanks again.
Excellent video. I really appreciate it. My new Range Rover indicates that the first oil change is supposed to be done at 15,000 miles. That seems like a long time to me. I don't want to over maintain it, but at the same time I don't want to under maintain it either. What's your recommendation for how many miles between oil changes?
excellent video! every oil change run me $950 , the said change the filters, change the oil blah.... i see how simple it is may i ask what size is the oil wrench?
Just changed my Disco 5 oil n filter after watching your video and thanks for the step by step oil n service reset menu. You’re very helpful. I used to use MityVac to drain my oil. But I figure since the under body plate was not as heavy as my LR3. I went and changed out the oil like I normally would on My LR3
Best informative video I’ve seen in a while !! Thumbs up and I subscribed ! Straight to the point, shows every step, records every step too, very good video 😌👍🏼 ..
Super, clear, very usual. What is the right level of coolant? Reservoir has two parts :upper and lower.Full lower part and empty upper part mean correct level? Thank you
Good Day! Pls I loosed and removed the two back brake callipers to compress them as the new pads wasn't entering, after fixing them back and bleeding, the brake pedal goes flat at first and comes a bit hard after several pumping but still goes flat when left for few minutes, had tried several means of bleeding, even changed the brake master and ABS Module but still having same brake failure. Kindly help urgently. Sorry it's a Range Rover 2014 Autobiography and all the jobs where done without me activating the maintenance service mode or can it be the cause?
I really hate the places that sell oil change kits for the 5.0 L405 - ALL OF THEM only include 8 liters of oil - which means you have to purchase an extra liter at super inflated prices to complete the job. They know it takes 8.5 liters... so why only sell 8 liters? SMH. Thanks for the video!
@@alexfixty Thank you for your channel and insights - you are awesome for sharing your knowledge! We completed the oil change successfully thanks to you! Our kit came with 9 quarts, but only put 8 and checked level was “OK” like you said. Really no need to add the 0.5 quart even on the supercharged model?
Hi, I have a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Lux. Where is the battery in this vehicle under the hood or under the spare tire in the back? Thank you so much! Love your videos!
Thanks for another great Rover video! I am missing some of the bolts holding the skid plate on. In your video you mentioned 15mm bolts. Do you have the spec for them? I need to replace a few. Thanks!!!
I just bought a 2017 RRS 5.0 with 25k miles, its near perfect and I am a pretty hardcore Mustang and muscle car guy...my question for you is why does Land Rover use such lightweight oil and why so long in between oil changes? The book recommends 0w20, and only once a year, that seems crazy to me and my american thinking. I just drove the Rover from Florida to California and every time I would fuel up and start the engine with hot oil I would cringe feeling like the hot thin oil was not providing protection to the cylinder walls on initial start up due to being so thin and nice and hot. Please give me some reassurance and would you reccomend switching to a thicker oil and changing more often? Im not concerned with being budget conscience as I now have one of my dream cars and want to keep and maintain it myself for many years to come. I am very impressed with your knowledge and guidance on self maintanance and plan on following you for much of my diy repairs. Thanks for any advice and input you can give.
Thanks for an informative video. I have a L494-2014 RR Sport TDV8 diesel. Can you tell me where the Fuel Filter is located ? Is it any easy replacement ?
So on the US models, it will not tell you that the service intervals have been reset on the dash, it only happens when the door chime stops? Is that correct?
Hey Alex. I have a small spilt on my drivers side Ball joint boot on my L494 2014 5 ltr Supercharged RR. The dealer want to sell me a complete suspension arm. Can I simply replace the ball joint or the rubber? I think the part no is: LR 1913
Hi! I provide mobile car repairs for European vehicles in Southern California.
Request a quote here👇
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Love this guy!... Saved me $500.00 at the dealer and the best part is I did it myself... Thank you
Nice video! One point I would add. Once the oil and filter are changed and the level is good, start the engine and check for leaks before you put the bottom cover back on. You won’t be able to notice leaks as well, once the cover is back on.
Nice addition thank you
Yes!!! Any vehicle that has a cover under the oil pan/filter.
¡Gracias!
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The dealer always uses a fluid extractor. That's why the tube is there. The reason......profit . They do not take the floor plate off. Fluid extractors get 98% out of there.....just remember that the extractor cylinder has a fluid level. Check the amount removed. Add 7 quarts.....and check the level ....add more until its good. It will save you a ton of time and effort.
For sure 👍
Dealers want to save time. For DIY I will take my sweet little time when I’m not working and slowly enjoy the process like a Sloth 😅
The art of communication and illustration is to reach as many people as possible and that is in a simple manner, This is a KISS presentation Keep It Simple Stupid. Absolutely brilliant and having just done my oil change, very effective. Well done Sir.
Thanks!
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bruhhhhhhhhhhhhh YOU SAVED ME A BUNCH OF MONEY!!!!!! THANK YOU! NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!
Thanks for the sub!
@@alexfixty One more question, Is the noise of the engine normal on these RR's? i can hear the same noise mine sounds like when it's on idle. It's a bit scary, but the car runs just fine when is not idling and especially when i am driving it on the freeway. She drives like a jet, so I try not to think too much of it. Please let me know what you know. It sounds like a diesel truck when in idle. Thanks brother!
Please keep the video coming …
I have a 2016 RRS I do as much work I can do on my own .
I took the lower metal cover off like you alex. Dealer sold me it overfilled on oil, bad lower control arms and a bad passenger cv axle. Now I have to do left is the axle and I’m set. 😮gonna watch your axle vid thank
Wow 😯
Fantastic mate, your videos are really clear and concise and easy to follow, brilliant. Thank you for taking the time to do them.
Thanks!🙏
It was my understanding that the steel vacuum tube under the oil filler cap was built and designed by LR to extend to the very bottom of the oil pan. So it's not like putting plastic tubing into the dipstick. I doubt that the dealers remove the steel protective plate, because that might cut into their profit on an $850 oil change service. Personally, I have always used my pneumatic vacuum pump on my 2014 L405 for quick and easy oil and filter changes without ever having to get underneath. Thanks for the video.
Good to know! Thanks🙏
I bought a basic hand pump extractor 15 years ago for $50. Between friends and family, it pays for itself almost monthly. It's idiot-proof. You don't touch the hot engine or oil (hot is actually good; it pumps easier). You don't need to jack the car, it accurately measures whatever you take out, and it's no big deal if you accidentally overfill. Some manufacturers recommend it because some drain plugs are no longer located at the low point of the pan but on the side due to ground clearance issues. Lastly, it makes dealing with the old oil much simpler. Now if they just agree on a canister wrench size instead of every car and every model having its own..
@@soundmiamithank you so much!! I was thinking about getting one too, but thought maybe only 70% of oil can come out. If it is that simple, then changing oil on this supercharged engine is as easy at it gets. No need to lift the car up whatsoever
@@v12-s65yes, even the dealer vacuums it out the top but some models have splash deflectors which prevents 100% drain. the dealer’ will tell you . (Ironically they charge the same for an oil change either way)
Excellent video!!! Second one that I have watched to do minor repairs on my Rangie. Saved me a pile of cash! Thanks!!
Excellent video. It's always worth changing your own oil. You know it's done right and you are sure to get fresh oil, a new filter and new o rings and drain plug washers. Most auto parts stores take back used oil for no charge. This protects the environment. Again, great video and thank you.
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@@alexfixtywould driving my RR up onto ramps in order to fit and have enough space to work underneath affect anything?
Bastard dealer sold me my L405 OVERFILLED ON OIL SMH 🤦🏻♂️ AND SHOT CONTROL ARMS AND BRAKES. but I was able to negotiate that into my final price of 17,000 out the door I love it. It’s so nice now
Just changed my oil again. Had to come back to your video for the reset! Thank you brother! 🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾
Nice work. Finally useful video on TH-cam 😂
Thanks 😂
Dude more than anything I love your accent! I drive a Volvo but am impressed!
Dam good instructor keep up the good work 👍
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What a great video!
Hi, can you do a video for differential front and rear and also gearbox fluid change
Little later 🙏👌
Hello Alex, thanks to your video I did my oil change yesteday on range rover sport L494. Your advise to put the car in extended mode was so helpfull for me. It is the first time I did an oil change with 4 wheels on the floor 😅. Thank you again, Maxence from FRANCE 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷
Have you got a sump plug on the bottom of your engine? I want to service my 3.0 Sdv6.
Also did you change the fuel filter and where is it located?
Many thanks
@@Landybandy1 hi, sump plug is not at the bottom but on left side on my engine. I didn't change fuel filter.
For that specific year aren't you supposed to use 0w20?
Very informative presentation, and thorough procedures for oil change. Getting rid of waste oil is becoming an issue in some places in the United States. There are strict regulations in the town I live in, for doing this, because of environmental reasons of course. And people should be responsible in their actions. It has become more of a hassle than it is worth. So I to am from the old school methods, and has served me well for fifty years. I like what you have said in this video production, although I believe these Land Rovers are a bit over engineered. My personal thought is that land Rover had every intention of making the oil change process simplified, by using the vacuum method of oil retrieval from the sump, as this vehicle was manufactured with that intent. To me, It seems a bit to much to have to take the skid plate off every time you want to change your oil. As I am now sixty five, and my day's of wrenching are about done, with the exception of my motorcycle, which is very easy maintenance. Really enjoy your content my friend, Peace and Cheers my friend, from New Hampshire U.S.A.
What a bunch of silly lefties. When they make it hard to recycle the oil, people will just dump it in the storm drains, pour it down their sink, or dump it in a field late at night. They just NEVER think things through, do they??
Thank you Alex, quick and nice one.
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thanks bratan, nowhere i find video for 3.0 supercharged engine. please keep making videos like this.
😂 alright 🙏
Alex, you’re the man. Thanks for all the good content.
I would hold off on putting the shield back on checking for any leaks after the new oil has circulated through the engine.
Your supposed to drain the engine oil when engine is warmed up so all the gunk comes out properly, because hot or warm fluid comes out with a better flow
And also your supposed to open the engine oil cap at the top of the engine for better flow
This video rocks thanks, I was thinking of getting a RRS but was told the cost of ownership is high.
Great video! I just purchased a 2021 Range Rover Sport, and I’ll be visiting you page regularly! Thank you!,,
My congratulations!
You had me at old school remove the plug!!!. I will be getting a used one soon with the price drops on them and now I have a go too guy.
This is an awesome channel!
Thank you so much for this. I just bought the 2017 sport 5,0 super
Great tutorial 👌 Thanks!!!😊
Thanks man. I do oil on most vehicles I own. At least. The service light and electric oil sensor is a cool function
Awesome video, just purchased one and I think I’m going to do the oil change MyselfC first day of ownership and I hear loud clunking noise on start up but disappears. Hoping the reason is it’s got half oil level
Hope so!
Extremely helpful!!!!!!!!!
Awesome video here bro! I am planning to go for a L405 in pretty soon! Just subscribed to your channel! Awesome content for sure for the diy folks!!!
Just let her idle or run for a few minutes before you install the belly pan if you use the drain plug method… otherwise vacuum out is the way to go for these vehicles!👍🏼
Your videos are awesome thanks for teaching the rest of us! I would love to do this myself but the kit costs $180. Then you have to lug the oil around and dispose of it as well, in addition to your time and effort. My local indy charges $275. To me that extra $100 is worth it. But great to know how to do it if one is so inclined--thanks again.
What kit? You mean tools and replacement filter?
It would be great if you could do a series on changing the differential and transfer case fluids.
🎉gracias información
Buen bideo🎉
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what about changing gearbox oil, if and when should it be done
Extremely Helpful!
Excellent video. I really appreciate it. My new Range Rover indicates that the first oil change is supposed to be done at 15,000 miles. That seems like a long time to me. I don't want to over maintain it, but at the same time I don't want to under maintain it either. What's your recommendation for how many miles between oil changes?
Hi! I recommend not more than 7k miles on any car (except hybrids) 👍 if you go off-road on dusty areas, then 5k miles and air filters every oil change
Hi, good day thanks for your video on how to change the oil of a range rover 2013. I wanna know how to reset the service required shown in front.
You can find it in the video 👍
Nice bro thx for time im going to do this soon 👍🏾
Does the 2.0L use the same procedure? Drain plug same location?
Lastly how much oil will it take?
Can you do coolant flush video?
I subscribed immediately! Well presented my brother. God bless you and thanks for
9.4 Litres of oil in engine L405 v8 4.4 2013 good video
That was really helpful
Fantastic demo.
Keep it up.
Thanks to you.
Good job. You actually explain things well. K
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excellent video! every oil change run me $950 , the said change the filters, change the oil blah.... i see how simple it is may i ask what size is the oil wrench?
Hi! It’s 90.2mm 👍
@desertcamel357 $950!!! That is crazy, do they have women in back giving 'messages' while you wait on your oil change???
Great video..Can you also make video for 4x4 service? Change oil for front, rear and t-case oil.
Thank for this great video
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Just changed my Disco 5 oil n filter after watching your video and thanks for the step by step oil n service reset menu. You’re very helpful. I used to use MityVac to drain my oil. But I figure since the under body plate was not as heavy as my LR3. I went and changed out the oil like I normally would on My LR3
Best informative video I’ve seen in a while !! Thumbs up and I subscribed ! Straight to the point, shows every step, records every step too, very good video 😌👍🏼 ..
Thank you 🙏
@@alexfixty how can I hire you to work on my rover?
Super, clear, very usual. What is the right level of coolant? Reservoir has two parts :upper and lower.Full lower part and empty upper part mean correct level? Thank you
Thanks for sharing
I like your job informative is good
Awesome video 🤙
Good Day! Pls I loosed and removed the two back brake callipers to compress them as the new pads wasn't entering, after fixing them back and bleeding, the brake pedal goes flat at first and comes a bit hard after several pumping but still goes flat when left for few minutes, had tried several means of bleeding, even changed the brake master and ABS Module but still having same brake failure.
Kindly help urgently. Sorry it's a Range Rover 2014 Autobiography and all the jobs where done without me activating the maintenance service mode or can it be the cause?
Great stuff
What size is your oil filter socket?
A link in the description
I really hate the places that sell oil change kits for the 5.0 L405 - ALL OF THEM only include 8 liters of oil - which means you have to purchase an extra liter at super inflated prices to complete the job. They know it takes 8.5 liters... so why only sell 8 liters? SMH. Thanks for the video!
It’s 8 liters, not more :)
@@alexfixty Thank you for your channel and insights - you are awesome for sharing your knowledge! We completed the oil change successfully thanks to you! Our kit came with 9 quarts, but only put 8 and checked level was “OK” like you said. Really no need to add the 0.5 quart even on the supercharged model?
Hmm careful with liters VS quarts (what we see in USA)
Make video for coolant change l405
Hi, I have a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Lux. Where is the battery in this vehicle under the hood or under the spare tire in the back? Thank you so much! Love your videos!
Great video, very detailed! Any video on doing a transmission drain and refill?
Thank you
Thanks for another great Rover video! I am missing some of the bolts holding the skid plate on. In your video you mentioned 15mm bolts. Do you have the spec for them? I need to replace a few. Thanks!!!
Very nice video well done
Thanks! 🙏
Do you have any videos about water pump, and transmission, front and rear differential?
very good
HI Alex,
I have a 2019 Velar Dynamics $ cyl, what is the best engine oil and how often should I change the oil
Thank you
My range rover 4.4 sdtv8. NICE VIDEO
mine is an evoque but similar task thank you
Evoque isn’t a Range Rover it’s a Ford kuga but not made as well
I just bought a 2017 RRS 5.0 with 25k miles, its near perfect and I am a pretty hardcore Mustang and muscle car guy...my question for you is why does Land Rover use such lightweight oil and why so long in between oil changes? The book recommends 0w20, and only once a year, that seems crazy to me and my american thinking. I just drove the Rover from Florida to California and every time I would fuel up and start the engine with hot oil I would cringe feeling like the hot thin oil was not providing protection to the cylinder walls on initial start up due to being so thin and nice and hot. Please give me some reassurance and would you reccomend switching to a thicker oil and changing more often? Im not concerned with being budget conscience as I now have one of my dream cars and want to keep and maintain it myself for many years to come. I am very impressed with your knowledge and guidance on self maintanance and plan on following you for much of my diy repairs. Thanks for any advice and input you can give.
I hv 2017 too. Love it but looking to do my first oil change as well. Only 7 k miles since I bought at 29k miles. 🥂 cheers
Thanks for an informative video. I have a L494-2014 RR Sport TDV8 diesel. Can you tell me where the Fuel Filter is located ? Is it any easy replacement ?
You can buy 1 day access to TOPIx for your VIN, and check tis bulletins you need
Love the videos. Any chance you will have a video on servicing/replacing the power steering fluid?
So on the US models, it will not tell you that the service intervals have been reset on the dash, it only happens when the door chime stops? Is that correct?
I think so 🤔
Great video!! but the links to the oil kit does not work.
Oh, thank you! Just fixed it🙏
Very good information help doin my job more easy 👍
Thanks for the videos
Does this apply to the Diesel engines? And also why did the oil types change after 2015?
I am interested in the ranger rover sport 306hp, how many liters of oil goes into the engine
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I wanna buy the svr but use a 0w30 instead. A 20 weight seems not enough for this beast of an engine
I heard a loud clicking engine noise does it typically go away once oil is changed ?
Great video please keep them coming,,,
Thank you! I will 🙏
Thank you for your great videos! Subbed! When do you recommend doing differential (rear & front) and transfer case fluid changes?
you the man! thanks
Hi is there any service required on the supercharger?
Would like to see you do the sport also fuel and air filter replacement. Very well informed channel thank you
Please do a video of diff transfer box oil change
very informative. thank you!
Hey Alex. I have a small spilt on my drivers side Ball joint boot on my L494 2014 5 ltr Supercharged RR. The dealer want to sell me a complete suspension arm. Can I simply replace the ball joint or the rubber? I think the part no is: LR 1913
Range rover car mother how much oil does it take
My 2017 Range Rover says “oil level unavailable”. How do I check the oil level?
Quality stuff! Liked and subscribed, keep them coming :)
is bleeding the breaks required?