2000 Land Rover Defender Owner's Manual

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• Land Rover Defender

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Overview

Owner checks and towing weights from the Defender owner’s handbook shown above (2nd edition, 2001; covers Tdi and Td5 diesels).

Owner checks

• Engine oil: check at least every 250 miles (400 km), engine cold, car on level ground (p. 105)
• Level near the lower mark: add half a litre; below it: add one litre, check again after 5 minutes (p. 105)
• Coolant: check the expansion tank at least weekly, never open the cap hot (p. 106)
• Brake fluid: keep it above MIN; a big drop means a leak (p. 109)

Towing limits (p. 163)

• Braked trailer: 3,500 kg on road, 1,000 kg off road
• Unbraked trailer: 750 kg on road, 500 kg off road
• Nose weight: 150 kg
• Roof rack: 150 kg on road, 30 kg off road

FAQ

How do I pull away with a heavy trailer?
With trailers over 2,000 kg, move off in low range and change to high on the move (p. 78).

Where is the service schedule?
In the separate Service Portfolio book, not in this handbook (p. 98).

How much oil does the engine take?
5.8 litres (Tdi) or 7.2 litres (Td5) from dry (p. 154).