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 SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
 Sat Jan 18 2025 8:06pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
It also got better….
Thursday I get a call saying it needs a service can I book you in ?? 
Followed 2 minutes later , a call from said dealership asking for feedback on ... |
| SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
Sat Jan 18 2025 8:01pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
| Well it’s been an interesting week. Went into the stealers as agreed on Tuesday. Other electrical issues now included, heated screens coming on automatically, but not actually working. The remote st ... |
| SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
Fri Jan 03 2025 7:43pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
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The plot thickens…… first thing this morning was 2973 to service…..
Then after a 52 mile trip we obviously had ... |
| SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
Tue Dec 31 2024 5:40pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
We achieve, well the wife dose, similar mpg.
I think the overfueling wouldn’t have to be that excessive to increase soot levels. On my td5 defender, when the maf sensor fails, it becomes smoky. My ... |
| SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
Mon Dec 30 2024 10:19pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
| Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately imo not really a viable solution long term. The oil changes might still be in vain, especially if the dilution has reached the threshold for a change at 2500 miles? ... |
| SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
Barbel jim
Sat Dec 28 2024 8:23pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1342 · Subject: SDV8 service indicator/ oil dilution |
I’ve read numerous threads on here and over on fullfat regarding this and unable to find a definitive answer. Think I’m starting to regret the purchase !
So picked the car up September and it was ... |
| SDV6 or SDV8 |
Barbel jim
Sun Sep 29 2024 6:58pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1850 · Subject: SDV6 or SDV8 |
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| SDV6 or SDV8 |
Barbel jim
Sun Sep 29 2024 6:08pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1850 · Subject: SDV6 or SDV8 |
| 4.4 sdv8 everyday… just swapped from a l322 4.4 6 years, 800000 miles only issue was know point of failure, 4 oil pipes by the manifolds. I was looking at l405, but it’s just too big! For me the ... |
| Sorted 2018 4.4 autobiography |
Barbel jim
Sat Jul 13 2024 6:26pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 1922 · Subject: Sorted 2018 4.4 autobiography |
| All sorted now. Saying goodbye to the trusty L322 and getting modern…… what have I done !! |
| Sorted 2018 4.4 autobiography |
Barbel jim
Sun Jun 09 2024 4:11pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 1922 · Subject: Sorted 2018 4.4 autobiography |
Hi All been a member over on defender 2 for a good few years, and hope this is all ok with Martin.
I’m on the hunt for a replacement for my faithful l322. I’ve been looking for over 6 months, and ... |
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