Changing the oil on my 2006 911 is dead simple. I just jack up the back of the car to loosen the drain plug and filter, then lower it back down to drain the oil. Im in and out in 1hr. The germans dont mess around.

The brits on the other hand look like they make things a bit more complicated. I checked out a couple videos and it looks like you need to take of the skid plate off and make a cardboard funnel to deflect the oil shooting horizontally...?

Besides these quirks is it possible to get under the car and do this without a lift? My jacks and jack stands for the 911 are way to small for the LR3. I was hoping I could raise the suspension and get some room to work.

Lastly whats everyone's recommended oil and filter? Ive never asked my indy.

Advice appreciated.

 

I don't jack up mine to change the oil. I also just let the oil drain and keep an eye on the angle.

Yes you have to remove the skid plate.. I left mine off because I honestly don't think its thick enough to protect much.. But mostly because I'm lazy.

 

Thanks MrWesson! Appreciate it.

However after researching a bit more I saw Atlantic British sells oil change kit for $108. My indy only charges $150...so not much $ benefit. My 911 has a paper filter so you can inspect for any debris in the oil filter. Unfortunately the LR doesn't enable this same type of morbid curiosity with the screw on filter :-)

 

depends on what oil and filter your indy is using.

 

Yes, just make sure you put it in off road height and leave a door open or some other good way of making sure it doesn't drop. You probably want to put something under there (jackstand) so worst case scenario you aren't crushed.

The shield can be a pain, taking it off isn't hard but putting it on while lifting it can test your strength and endurance.

I use the cardboard shield method, you'll get oil all over if you don't.

Other than that, pretty straightforward.

 

As a fellow Porsche owner, you can buy a filter cutter for the canister types. Although I don't do it on my LR, just the Porsche.

 

Ditto what others have said, raise it to off road and away you go. I found that using a support that is a couple inches below the filter lets it drop onto that rather than having to manhandle the weight. Makes putting it back on easier too. I just use a box that happens to be the right height.

 

Many thanks for all the suggestions gents! Any preferred oils for the LR?

 

I used Castrol GTX 5W30 conventional for a few years then switched to Edge Extended Synthetic with no issues. Great oil either way you go.

 

Royal purple here.