Im after some advice...the display is showing the oil level as bent 1 notch above half...now usually I wouldn't have key it get that low, however the electronic process makes it it a little more tricky to fill.


So do I wait until it tells me how much to put it in...or put some in now? Also, the dealer gave me some oil from there proper bulk supply of the correct spec...I could use that, or would it be safer to order. an official pack Olathe correct spec (not sure how much I trust theee dealer) Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

I would wait till it says how much to fill in.
Also, as I am sure you are aware, oil level may depend on how long you wait after a drive. Usually, I wait for 10+ min after a long drive to let the oil settle then check the levels. Sometimes, it shows at minimum, and sometimes at half. But if you wait long enough 10+ min, it comes up all the way to max. Vadim A.

Thanks, your probably right as the quantity is difficult to gauge otherwise

The electronic system wont measure if its not ready - but Ive checked it a few different times and seem to be getting a consistent reading Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Mm i would still like a dip stick really. If you got the oil from LR main dealer should be the right oil, no. I know the castrol is a pain in the arse to find,but Shell also do the right one.  SVR 2018 in Santorini Black.

Ive come to the same conclusion - the dip stick would be much easier overall...as much as i like the tech side - it means you dont check the oil as often and it isnt as accurate.

The oild sponsor here does another the right spec as well - i cant believe after so many years they still dont produce it more generally Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

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Castrol Magnotech Fully-Synth for Ford £17.50 for 4 litres. (Standard price is about £27-£2 10 RRS HSE TDV8 --- No complaints so far
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http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1300-wss-m2c-934-b.aspx

Check the link above for the correct low SAP's oil, if your MY11 is the diesel model.

Castrol Magnotech Fully-Synth for Ford does not comply with recommended Fords spec WSS-M2C934-B, using it could cause DPF problems.

oldcro wrote:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1300-wss-m2c-934-b.aspx

Check the link above for the correct low SAP's oil, if your MY11 is the diesel model.

Castrol Magnotech Fully-Synth for Ford does not comply with recommended Fords spec WSS-M2C934-B, using it could cause DPF problems.

I mentioned Opie oils - im aware they do 2 oils of the right spec (wrong manufacturer though) and as mentioned the Magnetec fully synthetic doesnt confirm to the current spec by JLR - you can buy it from a dealer...Jag dealers seem cheaper than LR dealers.

My issue was more whether to fill it before it tells you...given the digital display  Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

mse wrote:

oldcro wrote:

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1300-wss-m2c-934-b.aspx

Check the link above for the correct low SAP's oil, if your MY11 is the diesel model.

Castrol Magnotech Fully-Synth for Ford does not comply with recommended Fords spec WSS-M2C934-B, using it could cause DPF problems.

I mentioned Opie oils - im aware they do 2 oils of the right spec (wrong manufacturer though) and as mentioned the Magnetec fully synthetic doesnt confirm to the current spec by JLR - you can buy it from a dealer...Jag dealers seem cheaper than LR dealers.

My issue was more whether to fill it before it tells you...given the digital display

A dip stick would make life much easier

I hear what you are saying about dealers, i had a chat with them and got a much more clear picture and reassuringly they knew of the spec changes...doesnt mean i got it (the right spec) though  Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery