Anyone know what this cable release is for? It's under the bonnet, under the engine cover...

Guess it might be transmission manual park release?? 2017 MY17 SDV6 SE

hello all

after I had my oil 11000km in the engine (SDV6 306hp) I did an oil analysis. the result was: 3.7% oil dilution. I decided now to do an intermediate oil change every 7000km by myself. doing about 20000km per year means, that I will do 2 changes and the 3rd will be done by the dealer.

the workshop manual says the below points (in summary) - I have added some questions marked with "Q". I hope that someone can clarify it.
just for your information: I am technophil but haven't done a oil change before

- Make sure engine is warm
- Using the vacuum oil pump drain the oil
Q: before change drive it for about 10km and then leave it for 5min - after that vacuum the oil? or how do you do it?
Q: Before vacuum draining - should the oil cap be released or can I leave the oil cap in closed position?

- Rotate the oil filter element housing six complete turns counter-clockwise.
- Allow the engine oil to drain from the oil filter element housing for two minutes. Remove the oil filter element housing
Q: If I leave the filter element housing to drain for 2min - how much oil will flow into the motor? should I vacuum again to get the whole amount of oil out of the motor?

- Replace the filter with new filter and O-ring (lubricate it)
- Fill the engine with the recommended oil to the correct level
Q: Do you fill up with 6 liters from beginning or do you fill up with 5.5l, start the engine, stop it and then fill the 0.5l? The amout of fresh oil is 6l

- Start the engine and allow to run for 10 minutes, stop the engine
Q: should I idle it in park position or drive it for about 10kms?

- Check oil in service level
- Update average oil level value
Q: is it a must to update the average oil level value after changing it?


General question: do you always use a genuine LR filter (build by Mann) or do you use an aftermarket product also? I am thinking about to order a Mann filter online with the recommended oil

thank you for your support
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Thank you both

The TDV8 thread I will read

Yes, I have seen a picture of the original oil filter - it has a stamp from Mann

As mentioned... I am looking for my driving behavior to reduce oil dilution, but I was surprised that I had 3.7% after 11000km. It's for me personally to much so I decided to change every 7000km Range Rover Sport HST D350

Hello all
I have read the thread showed above for the TDV8, but I didn't find the answers to my questions
If someone could be so friendly..

Thank you
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Resurrecting an old thread as the title fits perfectly.
Just had a service and as usual it seemed a lot for what was basically an oil change and air filter change.
Decided that next time I'll DIY. Will be retired as well so lots of time on my hands but getting a bit more reluctant to get under the car these days.
Have followed a few threads on this subject and was wondering what the consensus was on the best oil extraction device?
Have seen 12v electric pumps and also a pump action type with built-in reservoir. There was even an electric one in Lidl the other day for about £12.
I'd much prefer to go off recommendations than suppliers claims.
Looking forward to replies, thanks in advance. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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I went for the pump action/ reservoir type, works really well.
I did extend the suction pipe (RR are higher than normal cars) that attaches to the pipe in the engine compartment, I also use a jubilee clip on the connection.
Engine hot, wait 5mins, release oil filter (4/5 turns) leave in situ and let it drain (5mins).
Activate suction pump (2/3 pumps) vacuum takes over and watch how the level rises in the reservoir, repeat a couple more pumps to remove the remainder of the oil, swop out the filter, pour in new oil (Don't overfill) start engine, run for 5mins, stop, wait 5/10 mins check oil via dashboard, adjust as required.
Job done!

Compared to jack stands, sump plugs and second guessing where the oil is going to go, the above method is really easy!

Thanks for the reply, if you are happy with the performance of the suction device, what is the brand/model?
Am looking for recommendations as there seems to be a lot of different types out there. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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b1ecc,

Are you waiting the 5mins after running the engine to allow for “drain down” or just because any sooner will come up with “unavailable”.

To get round the “unavailable” just make sure the bonnet is “released” - it doesn’t need to be open, then press cruise control “cancel” on the steering wheel three times and you should be able to read the oil level.

You don’t think garages wait 5 mins on every service to confirm the oil level do you?

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That's a good tip re: checking the oil level.
But, as you said, I prefer to let the oil drain back down a little.
Unlike dealerships I'm not on speed dial!

Grimble wrote:

Thanks for the reply, if you are happy with the performance of the suction device, what is the brand/model?
Am looking for recommendations as there seems to be a lot of different types out there.

Thanks for the link. RRS HSE Dynamic SDV6 2014

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