Hi Guys, I got a message that my Defender V8 needs service, called and I got a quote for $2000

• PERFORM LAND ROVER COURTESY MULTI POINT VEHICLE INSPECTION
• PERFORM ANNUAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICE. PRICE MAY VARY BASED ON MODEL LOF ROTATION FILTERS ALIGNMENT VEHICLE HEALTH CHECK
• Performed HVAC sytem service following procedure stated in workshop manual. Introduced Frigi Clean into air distribution box in passenger cabin compartment to quickly and effectively remove accumulated debri from the A/C evaporator system, restoring efficiency, removing foul odors and freshen interior air. And brake fluid flush also.
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  does this sound right? Please chime in.
  thank you guys

 

What is your mileage? Without knowing your mileage, we can't really help you out.

I reccomend 5,000-7,500 mile oil change intervals on the 5.0 V8. That is what I did on my old LR4 with the 5.0 and was favored by many. Frequent oil changes really increased the longevity of the timing chains on earlier versions of the 5.0.

I would do oil changes and tire rotations every 5k-7.5k. Engine air filter can be done every 5k-10k miles. I've been changing the air filter every 10k since new. Cabin air filter should be replaced every year. Transmission service should be done between 50k-75k miles per ZF, and not the 105k (or 144k for the V8) that JLR recommends. All V8 models have the rear diff lock, and I think 15k intervals for the diff fluid is best. I don't know your mileage, but if you're at around 30k, then yes, brake fluid should be flushed. The HVAC doesn't need to be performed unless you are having an issue with it.

Here is the passport to service for the V8 - it can be found in your owner's manual. Follow this, but as I said, oil change intervals should be halved, and the rear diff fluid should be replaced every 15k miles.

 

Dealer must have a big surplus of AC cleaning stuff they need to sell.

2k for a basic first service. Brilliant.

Reminds me of buying t-shirts from street vendors in Thailand. First price is the idiot tourist price and you go down an order of magnitude from there.

LR sells service t-shirts.

$100 or so in filters oil and brake fluid. A rotation, multi point and a $1500 car wash.

maybe an hour of labor all in.

no need for the AC nonsense.

 

my mileage was 8500 when i bought it used and now I have 10719.
and yes my brakes feel soft when pressed

 

I echo others’ comments that the AC stuff is overkill (unless you are having an issue). I used to service both LRs at the dealer and every time it was the same dance of them coming with a list of stuff that wasn’t in the maintenance schedule and me declining said stuff.

Once both cars’ warranties were done I decided to do my own work up to my skills (i.e. fluids, filters, brakes) and found a good local indy shop for the more complex stuff. My wallet highly appreciated this 😉.

 

Then I would just have the oil, cabin air and engine air filters changed. I would have the dealer determine whether or not it's necessary. If they're unusually spongey, then you might have air in the brake lines, and the brake fluid would need to be replaced if that's the case.

I guarantee that will not be a $2,000 job. You can change the oil and both filters yourself for under $300. And it's incredibly easy.

 

^This. The oil change is really easy if using an extractor. I had this LR4 oil change video bookmarked and the Defender V8 should be similar.

 

Was it a CPO?

 

Brake fluid would not be covered under factory or CPO warranty. The HVAC stuff the OP is referring to would be, though.

 

Does it void the warranty if maintenance is performed by an indy mechanic?