Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 303-01D

Engine - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Engine Oil Draining and Filling (G946678)

GENERAL PROCEDURES
  • 12.60.05
  • Engine Oil Draining and Filling
  • TDV8
  • 0.60
  • USED WITHINS
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to: Engine Cover - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  4. Loosen the oil filter cover 3 turns and allow the engine oil to drain.
  5. NOTE:

    Position cloth to collect fluid spillage.

    E82270
    Remove the oil filter cover and oil filter element.
  6. E82271
    Remove and discard the oil filter element.
      • Remove and discard the oil filter cover O-ring seal.
  7. Remove the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  8. E86765
    Drain the engine oil.
      • Position a container to collect the engine oil.
      • Remove and discard the 2 drain plugs.
      • Allow the engine oil to drain.
  9. Install the new drain plugs.
      • Clean the component mating faces.
      • Tighten the drain plugs to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
      • Remove the container.
  10. Install the engine undershield. For additional information, refer to: Engine Undershield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
  11. Install a new oil filter cover O-ring seal.
      • Clean the components.
      • Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  12. Install a new oil filter element to the oil filter cover.
      • Lubricate the oil filter element O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  13. Install the oil filter cover and oil filter element.
      • Tighten the oil filter cover to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
  14. Fill the engine with the recommended oil to the correct level.
  15. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to: Engine Cover - TDV8 3.6L Diesel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  17. Check and top-up the engine oil.