Defender 300Tdi - oil and filter service guide

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This video dives deep into changing the oil and filters on your trusty Land Rover 300tdi, keeping it running smoothly and efficiently. It'll cover everything you need, from choosing the right oil for your climate (hint: it's not always 15w40!) to preventing leaks and spills.

Video summary

• Health tip: use gloves when handling waste oil to protect skin
• Video covers changing oil and filters in a Land Rover 300tdi engine
• Kit includes oil, sump plugs, diesel filter, oil filter, and air filter
• Using 10w40 oil instead of 15w40 due to colder climate and viscosity indexing
• 300tdi engine requires 15w40 and API number cd for lubricants and fluids
• 5w40 can handle extreme temperatures as low as -30°C
• Two different sump plug sizes for 300tdi, use copper or aluminum washers accordingly
• Sump plug should be tightened to 35 Newton meters to prevent thread stripping
• Use a filter wrench to remove the oil filter, be careful of oil spills
• Replace oil filter gasket with grease and diesel filter gasket with oil
• Manually check oil level after changing oil, filter, and gaskets
• Capacity for 300tdi is approximately 5.8 liters, including filter
• Change diesel and air filters annually or every 12,000 miles

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