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Old Feb 27, 2024 | 03:06 PM
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Sometime in the next 30 days I'm going to be pulling about 5,500- 6klbs (boat + trailer) from Virginia to Texas. I want to make sure my 2017 Disco Td6 is prepped properly so any suggestions are appreciated.

I'm currently between services at 96k miles. Thinking about pulling the next service forward.

Anything else?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 05:53 AM
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Do a fresh oil change and fuel filter.
Top the DEF off. clean def injector.
clean map sensor.
use hot shots diesel extreme.
check tire pressures

imo

 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 08:22 AM
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@gmfain Do you have the steps to clean the DEF Injector and the MAP Sensor?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 08:26 AM
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@gmfain Do you have the steps to clean the DEF Injector and the MAP Sensor?
Check my build thread. I believe it is there.

If you can't find it, I will send it tonight.

 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 08:27 AM
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Thanks! I should know better...
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 09:50 AM
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The trailer I'll be using has disc brakes. Will the regular pin connector allow the D5 to engage them?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 04:54 PM
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Do you have a trailer brake controller? You can go wireless or use the factory wire... Here is a link to my installation.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/ne...e-wire-105437/
 

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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 04:56 PM
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I have not added one, no. There is just the factory hitch set up.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 04:59 PM
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You can go wireless or use the factory wire... Here is a link to my installation.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/ne...e-wire-105437/
 
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1979rover
Sometime in the next 30 days I'm going to be pulling about 5,500- 6klbs (boat + trailer) from Virginia to Texas. I want to make sure my 2017 Disco Td6 is prepped properly so any suggestions are appreciated.

I'm currently between services at 96k miles. Thinking about pulling the next service forward.

Anything else?
moving down this way or just a round trip?
 
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