Freelander Service Procedures
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6
Drain
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove underbelly panel.
3. Place a suitable container under engine sump
drain plug, remove plug and discard sealing
washer. Allow oil to drain.
WARNING: Observe due care when draining
engine oil as the oil can be very hot.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
4. Remove and discard engine oil filter.
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Refill
1. Fill canister of replacement oil filter with clean
engine oil.
2. Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
3. Fit new filter and tighten by hand until it seats,
then tighten a further half turn.
4. Clean sump drain plug and fit new sealing
washer.
5. Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 25 Nm (18
lbf.ft).
6. Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine with
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
7. Fit oil filler cap.
8. Fit underbelly panel.
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Start engine. Run at 2500 rev/min until oil
pressure warning light extinguishes.
11. Stop engine. Recheck engine oil level.
12. Check for signs of leakage.
