Would D4 owners choose a 2.7 or 3.0 engine option ?
2.7
18%
18%
[12]
3.0
81%
81%
[52]
Total Votes: 64
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
I am sure Lr will fix the issues. D3 had an enhansment done on them a year after being released. LR are usually good on warranty claims.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
16th Jan 2010 10:14 am
lr_td5
Member Since: 30 Mar 2007
Location: Singapore
Posts: 46
Hi, is it true that the new 3.0 TDV6 and 5.0 V8 does not have drain plug? i.e. they have to use specialised vacuum suction equipment to change engine oil?
This will defeat the purpose of the 4x4xfar vehichle... because it will not go far... LR lives!
16th Jan 2010 1:46 pm
Willy Eckerslike
Member Since: 12 Jan 2009
Location: N Yorks
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16th Jan 2010 1:51 pm
lr_td5
Member Since: 30 Mar 2007
Location: Singapore
Posts: 46
Supercharged wrote:
The 3.0 engine and upgraded interior were the deciding factors for me in buying a Discovery. Without them I wouldn't have bought one at all.
The 'upgraded' interior + the useless leather dashboard is rather nice, but I feel that the exterior is overdone with the color wheel arches & the fake air intake. I still like the old utility look... personal taste.LR lives!
16th Jan 2010 3:09 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
SO... MANY MANY years have passed... so Crystal balls are not needed.. the TDv6 Did cease to be an 'option' in the D4...
What is the Reality Now?
How Does the D4 2.7 vs the 3.0 actually fair.... ie slightly under powered vs more powerful but with some engine 'issues'.... DID MPG really vary much?
Just interested as SWMBO was asking me 'which is better'... and I really cant say with any certainty..1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
30th Jan 2018 8:14 pm
dgardel
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Greater Venice
Posts: 2025
lr_td5 wrote:
Hi, is it true that the new 3.0 TDV6 and 5.0 V8 does not have drain plug? i.e. they have to use specialised vacuum suction equipment to change engine oil?
This will defeat the purpose of the 4x4xfar vehichle... because it will not go far...
It doesn't use any oil ........
I'm kidding........
yes, even 3.0 has the drain plug, the engine does not have the oil dipstick (you need to use the car display).Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
30th Jan 2018 8:35 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
It has no dipstick?
Really... its not just about checking the level.. how do you check the quality of the oil?
Are there any other differences?1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
31st Jan 2018 9:04 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
Twin turbo on 3.0
31st Jan 2018 9:11 am
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
G_Cam wrote:
Are there any other differences?
3.0 is far more betterer see
31st Jan 2018 9:19 am
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
So the 2.7 is a lot worsurur?1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
31st Jan 2018 9:21 am
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Worsurur noo ...the 2.7 is a gooderer engine than say a TD5 ..but the 3.0 is even more goodest
31st Jan 2018 9:30 am
dgardel
Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: Greater Venice
Posts: 2025
G_Cam wrote:
It has no dipstick?
Really... its not just about checking the level.. how do you check the quality of the oil?
Are there any other differences?
I change the oil every 10000km! Discovery 5 tdv6 HSE Corris Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition IID Pro MV License
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Worsurur noo ...the 2.7 is a gooderer engine than say a TD5 ..but the 3.0 is even more goodest 
