The time to change your timing belt is based on either a mileage or a time e.g. 72,000 miles or 6 years. You should change the belt at whichever of these comes soonest. So, in this example, if you have only done 54,000 miles since the last timing belt change, …
How To Check Your Freelander Fluids There are some fluids in your Freelander which should be checked on a weekly basis – we know many vehicle owners do not lift the bonnet from one service to the next but we will still advocate weekly checks! Remember, these fluids are the …
How to check your Freelander tyre pressure: On the Freelander, not only can the wrong tyre pressure mean you use more fuel than you need to, but, if this makes the rolling radius of your tyres significantly different, it could cause damage to your drivetrain; quite a serious issue for …
Before attempting to jump start make sure: – Your ignition is switched off – Take note of any precautions or safety guidelines on your battery case – Make sure that both your Freelander battery and the battery you are jump starting it from are the same voltage. – Make sure …
Have you ever thought about changing the oil in your Freelander 2 2.2 diesel without the help of a mechanic, but not known where to start? In the Freelander 2 2.2 the oil filter is unfortunately quite a pain to get to and so is sometimes overlooked by mechanics. Trying …
Essentially there are 4 types of brake disc: Normal Drilled Grooved / Vented Pimpled You can also get a hybrid of usually two types, in which case, combine the pros and cons of both varieties. Normal brake discs:Your standard, flat faced brake discs. Flat faced brake discs have the most …
If you are reconditioning your Freelander engine there are three grinding levels for a crankshaft: 0.25mm or 10 thousandths (0.01) of an inch 0.50mm or 20 thousandths (0.02) of an inch 0.75mm or 30 thousandths (0.03) of an inch If you fit a bearing which is smaller than the amount …
Is your Freelander not idling nicely? Poor idling is generally caused by a mixture of problems. Here are the things you should be checking: 1. Check the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC). The position of the IAC is calculated from the readings of many sensors – the Coolant temperature, Air …
Do you have a leak from your Freelander? Are you finding it difficult to identify what type of fluid is leaking? Engine oil is usually brown or amber. The older it gets, the blacker it seems to turn. If you see a blackish fluid under your vehicle, it’s likely to …
Do you understand oil viscosity? Most oils nowadays are a multigrade, such as SAE 10W40, which simply means they fall into two viscosity grades. (Multigrades were developed about 50 years ago to avoid you having to use thinner oil in winter and thicker oil in summer). SAE = Society of …
