At Freelanderspecialist we rarely see a Freelander 2 fail an MOT on emissions, even when it has had a cracked exhaust manifold. We have seen Freelander 1’s fail MOT on emissions caused by failing catalytic converters and misfires to name a couple. Has your Freelander ever failed an MOT on emissions? Let us know why. […]
Freelander 2 Shift Interlock The shift interlock solenoid in the Freelander 2 is located on the LH side of the selector lever assembly. The solenoid operates two locking levers which engage with the lever mechanism and lock it in the Park (P) and Neutral (N) positions. When the ignition is off, the solenoid is de-energised, […]
September 25, 2015 – 10:40
Have you had problems with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) on your Freelander 2? Are you even wondering why you need a DPF? The tightening of vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation has meant that many modern diesel vehicles require a Diesel Particulate Filter to be fitted to collect carbon soot particles generated from […]
Are you wondering what size tyres will fit your Freelander, or if you can change the wheels for some from a different vehicle? Well we have found this great little calculator which will help answer your questions. The results will give your the OEM options, however if you expand the boxes using the red arrow […]
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Between the Freelander 1 and the Freelander 2 there are six different main engines (there is a 2.0 litre Petrol engine on the Freelander 2 but this is so rare we often do not discuss it), and the engine number is located in a different place for each. Freelander 1 : 1.8 Petrol K-Series Engine […]
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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 things which keep your engine […]
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 such a simple check. To […]
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 that both vehicles are not […]
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 to squeeze over pipe work […]
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 surface area touching the brake […]