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Maintenance - Oil Change Guide - Range Rovers 2003-On

Applies To:

Range Rover 4.4 | '03-'05
Range Rover | 2006-On

Range Rover 2003-2005 Models (BMW Engine)

Filters & Parts

• Oil Filter Kit - Cartridge-Style (Part # LPW500030)
• Socket - Oil Filter Housing 36mm (Part # W136)
• Oil Filter Housing Mount (Part # LYD000010G)

Installation Notes

• You will need a rare 36mm socket to loosen and remove your oil filter housing (see part # W136).

• 1. Raise vehicle to access the under side of the engine. Support vehicle safely -- vehicle ramps or lift recommended.
• 2. Find the drain plug on the engine. It is located on the right side of the sump, close to two oil cooler lines.
• 3. Position a suitable oil drain container under the sump.
• 4. Using a 17mm box wrench, remove the drain plug, allowing oil to drain. Discard the copper seal washer (a new washer is included in our Oil Filter Kit # LPW500030)
• 5. Lower the vehicle. Locate the oil filter housing in the left front of the engine compartment. It is near the left side of the radiator.
• 6. Using a 36mm socket (our part # W136), remove the oil filter cap. Discard the 'O' ring.
• 7. Remove and discard filter element.
• 8. Fit new filter element large hole to the bottom.
• 9. Install new 'O'-ring on cap and lube with some clean oil. Install cap and tighten to 18 foot-pounds torque.
• 10. Raise vehicle and refit the drain plug with a new sealing ring. Tighten to 17 foot-pounds torque.
• 11. Lower vehicle and fill with 9 quarts of 5W-30 oil. Run engine until oil lamp is turns off. Stop engine check oil level.

Range Rover 2006-On (Jaguar/Ford Engine)

Filters & Parts

• Oil Filter - By Mann (Part # LR007160)
• Oil Filter - Genuine (Part # LR007160G)
• Oil Drain Plug with Washer 13mm (Part # 1005593G)
• Oil Filter Wrench - Fits Filters 2-3/8" To 3-1/8 (Part # W300)

Installation Notes

• You will need to remove the under engine shield and the radiator splash shield to complete this change.
• Oil changes are best done with the engine just warm, not hot.
• A specialty oil filter wrench (our part # W300) is recommended for installation.
• The Oil Drain Plug on this vehicle is integrated with a plug gasket. The plug and gasket should be replaced with each oil change (our part # 1005593G)

• 1. Raise vehicle to access the under side of the engine. Support vehicle safely -- vehicle ramps or lift recommended.
• 2. Remove the six bolts securing the engine under shield.
• 3. Remove the tow ring cover by releasing the four clips revealing two screws.
• 4. Release the front spoiler to reveal the four hidden screws beneath it.
• 5. To do this, use an 8mm socket to remove the two screws just below the license plate. Then remove the 6 screws using a 10mm socket. Release the spoiler and remove the four "hidden" screws behind it.
• 6. Remove the remaining 9 screws to release the radiator splash shield.
• 7. Position a suitable oil drain container to collect oil and remove oil drain plug using a 13mm box wrench. Discard old drain plug.
• 8. Position a suitable drain container beneath the oil filter. Remove oil filter -- filter wrench (part # W300) recommended.
• 9. Replace the oil filter. Install new drain plug and tighten.
• 10. Lower vehicle and fill with 8.1 qts. of 5W-30 oil.
• 11. Start engine and idle until oil pressure lamp goes out. Check oil level with dipstick and top-off if necessary.
• 12. Reinstall removed engine under shield and radiator splash shield.

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