Draining and refilling engine oil (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Puller for oil filter element 303-1128

1. Disconnect a wire of 'weight' from the storage battery. Specification

2.

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always support the vehicle with jack stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the engine cover. Engine cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)

4.

CAUTION: When removing the oil filter assembly, be careful not to damage the fuel temperature sensor.

Using the special tool, remove the oil filter element.

• Loosen the oil filter element cap 4 turns to allow oil to drain from the cap.
• Remove the oil filter element cover.
• Remove the O-ring and discard it.

5. Remove the engine protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)


6. Remove the oil drain plug.

• Place a container to catch spilled oil.
• Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.

7. Screw in the oil drain plug.

• Clean the contact surfaces of the parts.
• Install a new sealing washer.
• Tighten the drain plug (tightening torque 25 Nm).

8. Install the oil filter element.

• Clear the details.
• Make sure the stud of the oil filter element fits into the hole in the filter housing.
• Install a new sealing ring.
• Tighten the oil filter element cover (tightening torque 25 Nm).

9. Fill the engine with oil.

10. Install motor protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)

11. Install the engine cover. Engine cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)

12. Connect a wire of 'weight' to the storage battery.

13. Check the engine oil level, top up if necessary.