Land Rover Freelander 2 - flushing oil system

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Sat 25 Sep 2010 13:13
Land Rover Freelander 2 - flushing oil system - heidi

my landrover garage are doing a full service shortly and adviced flushing oil system at a cost of £60.00. the car has done 37000 miles and new in jan 2008. advisable or just a "nice little earner". Thankyou.

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Sun 26 Sep 2010 18:13
Land Rover Freelander 2 - flushing oil system - madf

Earner.

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Mon 27 Sep 2010 10:23
Land Rover Freelander 2 - flushing oil system - injection doc
I would clarify if its £60.00 just for the flush itself ! if its is then its just a total earner for them!!
My L/R dealer charge about £12.00 for the flush and they just add to the old oil and run for couple of mins then drain.
I don't disagree with flushing but there are those that will! but i don't agree with £60.00.
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Mon 27 Sep 2010 10:36
Land Rover Freelander 2 - flushing oil system - Collos25

Using flushing oil is a total waste of time and in some cases causes damage especially to the seal the carbon build up has made on the rings and valve stems.When you change oil the engine it needs to be reasonable warm when you take it to main dealers the car is stood around for a couple of hours and the oil is stone cold and does not drain properly leaving all the crud still in the sump and oilways.

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