Questions tagged [lr3]

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What is this sticker on the coolant expansion tank trying to tell me?

My new-to-me Land Rover LR3 needs a coolant top-up. The trouble is I don't know what this sticker on the reservoir (not cap) is trying to warn me about. Is the LR3 allergic to green coolant? Or is it warning against mixing different types of…
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Is it a problem to use synthetic ATF as power steering fluid on the Land Rover LR3?

The power steering fluid on my LR3 is brown and muddy, so it needs to be renewed. My local dealership reckons its power steering fluid should retail at around 167 cola cans per liter. I have access to a LiquiMoly ATF product that retails for a far…
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Why do I get weird-looking fuel trims when connecting the OBD Fusion app to a 2009 LR3?

Preamble I was looking at a 2009 Land Rover LR3 over the weekend with the OBD Fusion app. The vehicle had no CEL issues; this was more about thoroughly inspecting a prospective purchase. I can't remember what protocol was used to connect to the…
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A tale of two diffs: which one needs more TLC?

Background My 2009 V8 LR3 has done around 150k km. It has a permanent 4WD system. I have no record of prior drivetrain-related maintenance. Question If I have to prioritize which diff's fluid to replace first (due to wear and tear), which one should…
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