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blue_manc
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
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Had a deeks about, but can't see anywhere a guide for basic maintainance checks to be done on a D3 covering the absolute must-do's.
Anyone have one - or care to post one?
Was thinking around the likes of:
MONTHLY - Tyre pressures, tread depth, oil levels, etc etc
SIX MONTHLY - Check engine not been nicked by local tea-leaves etc etc
Seriously - complete novice here - what basic checks should I be doing and when?
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 16th Apr 2009 10:53 pm |
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ELD70
Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Romford.
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A good question, no doubt will get some funny answers mind you!!
Be good to make up a check sheet to follow now and then for us non mechanic bods 
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| 16th Apr 2009 11:09 pm |
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blue_manc
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Deepest Darkest Lancashire
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:BUMP: come on chaps - help us novices (novi?) out! 
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:12 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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Personally Blue, I would check weekly the fluid levels, incl screen wash as this can lead to the fuse blowing if no water in it, and is a right git to get at. Tyre pressures speak for them selves, but remember the spare. Nearly 3tonne of D3 needing a low pressure spare is no good at all.
Monthly I would dip my head under the D3, checking for oil stains from input/output seals on transfer case and driveshafts. Whilst your there look for grease splatter from split CV boots.
Thats what I would check, and do check. But am sure more can help you and will watch to see if I can add any advice to the list
Jason
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:25 pm |
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DG
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I check my hair in the vanity mirror 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:33 pm |
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blue_manc
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Deepest Darkest Lancashire
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Cheers Mac - come good stuff there (I think, I was lost after the first para!!!  ) - seriously V useful - as for Hair DG, well I ain't got none of that fella! 
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:51 pm |
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Ent
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DG wrote:I check my hair in the vanity mirror
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:52 pm |
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DG
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 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 21st Apr 2009 9:55 pm |
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andym
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how do you change the oil what do you need ?
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| 21st Apr 2009 10:00 pm |
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Gareth
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I would check the engine oil at least weekly. Especially on a new vehicle. For some reason, the D3 will use oil in its early life, and then at about 15 - 20k miles it will stop using it. There have been a few horror stories about folk running out of oil on low mileage vehicles.
Also, the dipstick is a pig to read, the plastic balls make it tricky to judge the level. Don't add too much oil, it does not take much to get from the bottom of the dipstick to the top. Add a bit at a time and let it settle for a couple of minutes before checking again.
Also, check the tailgate support struts where they attach to the body, the pivot ball that screws in can work loose on the right hand strut. If it comes away, it needs a body shop to fix it. Lift the tailgate up to take the weight off the strut to check for tightness of the fixing.
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| 21st Apr 2009 10:00 pm |
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