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Russell
 


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Just seen this on D5 forum, might make you think again

Unfortunately, I am sad to report my balance shafts need to be replaced under warranty. This seems to be a common issue with the DS. After searching on this forum and Disco5forum I cant find any others suffering the same problem. FML

2 litres ingenium SD4
Done 35,000 KMS
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MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
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AndrewS
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Is there any proof that a 3L V6 diesel HAS ACTUALLY suffered oil dilution?
Please come forward and give us real evidence if you have suffered this issue.
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Russell wrote:
Just seen this on D5 forum, might make you think again


So it's a choice between your Censored engine and my Censored engine Rolling with laughter Wink
  
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Russell
 


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Dont think anyone can prove that Andrew as I dont think anyone has had oil sampled/tested by a specialist.

I have had the early service warning come up and had the oi/filterl changed under warranty. They reported the supposed oil dilution level at the time, cannot rember what it was but they did give a figure
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
Post #199495925th Oct 2018 7:38 pm
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Russell
 


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DG wrote:
Russell wrote:
Just seen this on D5 forum, might make you think again


So it's a choice between your Censored engine and my Censored engine Rolling with laughter Wink



Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
 MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club 
 
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Pelyma
  


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So is a balance shaft a crank?
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DG
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it helps to reduce vibrations in the engine afaik
  
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Mightymildred
 


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DONT DO IT!
Unless you want an invitation to the LR works Xmas party because you are ALWAYS there.
I miss my D4 Big Cry
  
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jimbg
 


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Russell wrote:
Dont think anyone can prove that Andrew as I dont think anyone has had oil sampled/tested by a specialist.

I have had the early service warning come up and had the oi/filterl changed under warranty. They reported the supposed oil dilution level at the time, cannot rember what it was but they did give a figure


Dieselranger on the D5 forum has had his oil tested and I am sure some-else did as well.
  
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J77
 


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If I was going back to a D5 it would be the 2.0 without doubt. The constant service warnings is the reason I no longer have it.
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mse
 


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I have the 3l D5 and its great - definitely feels more nimble than the d4 probably as punchy, but despite having already done 800miles its still not broken in!

Towing did feel less effort than the d4 and the d4 was great, all i noticed is a little more hitch noise than the d4

I am sure in the manual it says the 2l has a lower tow weight.

Anyway, every manufacture will have some issues, engines are complex. It wouldnt/doesnt worry me at all and after-all, thats what warranties are for - if it breaks, it will get repaired and i will have a car in the gap - doesnt bother me at all, even if it is a little annoying. LR will pick up the car and drop you a new one and ferry you around until the new one is there, so again no biggie in the grand scheme of things and nothing different to any other manufacturer.

Regarding ICE being dead...ill worry about that in 20+yrs, how many 20yr old cars do you see on the roads. Not that i think ICE is actually dead or that it ever will be.
 Mike  
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J77
 


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The 2.0 240 tows the same 3500kg but some markets get a 2.0 180 which has a lower towing weight. Not sure on the 2.0 petrol.
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mse
 


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Yes its the 2l petrol thats 3t and the Eco thats 2.5, must have just read 2l and thought diesel!
 Mike  
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AndrewS
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Russell wrote:
Dont think anyone can prove that Andrew as I dont think anyone has had oil sampled/tested by a specialist.

I have had the early service warning come up and had the oi/filterl changed under warranty. They reported the supposed oil dilution level at the time, cannot rember what it was but they did give a figure


So why are the words Oil Dilution being used all the time when is not?
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Mightymildred
 


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I tow lots too.
I’m fairly certain it stuffs up this service interval thing.
Also the trailer has snaked a fair bit (never ever did this happen with my D4).
So overall I would stick with your D4.
My D5 was not worth spending 62K on. I’ve made a VERY EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.
  
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