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 Automatic Transmission Flush |
vallef
 29th Mar 2014 11:35am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2779 · Subject: Automatic Transmission Flush |
| If you are in the UK the Texaco fluid is quite easy to obtain, see here http://britishparts.co.uk/products/7741-auto-transmission-oil-STC4862. However, it looks like the price has gone up to £16, I t ... |
| Automatic Transmission Flush |
vallef
28th Mar 2014 5:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2779 · Subject: Automatic Transmission Flush |
| I have had Dex VI in The transmission for 3 years and used it for 3 flushes, two of which included filter changes, first at 70K Miles, still going good at 110K Miles. Can't get The texaco stuff, other ... |
| So this cold blast in the USA. |
vallef
22nd Jan 2014 11:32am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 6543 · Subject: So this cold blast in the USA. |
| No, not done that but i do see a lot of cars in sweden during the winter which put some cardboard or similar in front of the fan or radiator. At the front of the radiator of the TD6 there are some fla ... |
| So this cold blast in the USA. |
vallef
21st Jan 2014 8:22pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 13 · Views: 6543 · Subject: So this cold blast in the USA. |
OK this just came up in another forum so my answer is below. But some high level points.
I use 0W-30 or even 0W-40 Fully synthetic engine oil.
I have the extra heater in my 2004 TD6 but it doe ... |
| What Did You Do In Your Full Fat Today |
vallef
27th Oct 2013 5:13pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5639 · Views: 1782581 · Subject: Put winter tires on |
Took my summer Nokian Z SUV 255/60 R18 112W XL off
Put on my Michelin Lattitude X-ICE North 255/60 R18 (these have studs, proper winter tires).
I would recommend the Nokian as very good, quiet, ... |
| Age range of Full Fat owners |
vallef
14th Oct 2013 9:36pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 293 · Views: 103301 · Subject: Age range of Full Fat owners |
| 48, i have been young for a long time, computer industry analyst, respect good engineering and design. Moved to Range Rover when Saab was screwed by GM. |
| LED Bulbs |
vallef
22nd Sep 2013 9:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 70 · Views: 44495 · Subject: RunningCANBUS 501(W5W) sidelights for 6 months - All OK |
I put in CANBUS 501 LEDS from HIDs Direct (£15) on ebay about 6 months ago, all is well also passed Swedish (MOT) car test.
However, the rear reversing LED lights (5050 SMD CANBUS H6W, cost £10) w ... |
| What Did You Do In Your Full Fat Today |
vallef
8th Aug 2013 10:23am
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Forum: General · Replies: 5639 · Views: 1782581 · Subject: 7000KM Sweden to Italy, over the alps and Splugen Pass |
| Took wife and two kids to Italy and back in our 2004 TD6 Vogue (150K km on the clock), came back with extra 55 bottles of wine and drove over the Splugen Pass. Excellent drive, perfectly level, handl ... |
| Wanted for so long now i got it, my FFRR TD6 |
vallef
14th Jun 2013 4:30pm
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Forum: My Range Rover · Replies: 15 · Views: 6367 · Subject: Welcome, keep the mudflaps, it keeps the car cleaner |
I have had a 2004, TD6 for two years and it is a very comfortable car.
My suggestion is do not take the mudflaps off, they keep the car doors and rear boot area much cleaner. |
| TD6 Transmission fluid |
vallef
5th Sep 2012 6:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 23 · Views: 16898 · Subject: TD6 Transmission fluid |
| I have used Dexron VI (6) as GM the manufacturer in Strasbourg of the 5L40E announced that Dexron 6 can be used. As I live in Sweden I cannot get the original Texamatic, so if you can get it I would u ... |
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