Disco 5 - Routine 60k miles service.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Apr 2021
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I'd also add a brake fluid refresh if it's been more than 3 years. Inexpensive and easy to do.
The transmission fluid change includes a new transmission pan, bolts, and filter, which come in a kit. Same pan as many BMW parts.
You can also buy the kit including fluid but I believe it comes with 1 liter more than you will need. You will also need to monitor fluid temperature after the refill and then top it up when it is in the correct temperature range. You can monitor the temperature using an OBD2 reader. Mine was a Vgate and was $20 and I used an app called Car Scanner on my phone. Recommend you only use genuine ZF fluid to match your ZF transmission.
The transmission fluid change includes a new transmission pan, bolts, and filter, which come in a kit. Same pan as many BMW parts.
You can also buy the kit including fluid but I believe it comes with 1 liter more than you will need. You will also need to monitor fluid temperature after the refill and then top it up when it is in the correct temperature range. You can monitor the temperature using an OBD2 reader. Mine was a Vgate and was $20 and I used an app called Car Scanner on my phone. Recommend you only use genuine ZF fluid to match your ZF transmission.
I have not done a brake fluid service since 50k km and im at 144k now and im definetly due for one. The previous one was done at the dealer so what is the procedure just siphon out and fill or do i have to go a bleed at every corner?
Mudding
Joined: Mar 2024
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From: San Diego
I have a Disco 5, year 2020. It is due for the 60k mile routine service. I'm trying to see if I perform the service myself as opposed to taking it to the dealership.
Can anyone please tell me:
1- besides the Oil change, which I've already done. What else does it include?
2- The average cost at the dealership of this routine service? (I live in Florida)
3- Any recommendation you might think of.
Thanks!
Can anyone please tell me:
1- besides the Oil change, which I've already done. What else does it include?
2- The average cost at the dealership of this routine service? (I live in Florida)
3- Any recommendation you might think of.
Thanks!
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Colorado
It's not a siphon and fill but I usually do suck out a little from the master cylinder, top it off with fresh fluid, and then bleed each corner.
There's a bit more to it than that. Best to look at some online tutorials. Careful not to spill even a drop on your painted surfaces.
And always use a freshly opened bottle of fluid. I usually use about two 12 oz bottles for a fluid change.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Aug 2024
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From: VEGAS
On all my cars, when I change brake pads, I suck the brake fluid from reservoir, refill with fresh and then when I push caliper cylinders in, I open the bleeder, to let the old fluid go out.
I figure out the cylinders is the point of the highest contamination.
When the fluid is very old, I repeat pumping the brakes and dumping the fluid outside couple of times. Just observe fluid level in reservoir.
That leaves some old fluid in ABS pumps, but I drive MB brand for 30 years and never had a problem with it.
LR has the same system, so I am not aware about additional issues. But I live in dry climates
I figure out the cylinders is the point of the highest contamination.
When the fluid is very old, I repeat pumping the brakes and dumping the fluid outside couple of times. Just observe fluid level in reservoir.
That leaves some old fluid in ABS pumps, but I drive MB brand for 30 years and never had a problem with it.
LR has the same system, so I am not aware about additional issues. But I live in dry climates
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