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alanm_3



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Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Thanks Stan. I've done some searches and it appears that the oil turning black almost immediately is common for diesel engines, so I'll take them at their word for now. Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Post #173932 22nd Feb 2013 4:46pm
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Post #173934 22nd Feb 2013 4:49pm
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nuttynick



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The oil in my D2 TD5 is still pretty fresh looking after thousands of miles? If there was a lot of old oil residue in the sump I can see it, but other than that I can't see why it would discolour so quickly?

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It does go black rather quick in a diesel, but if you put a couplr of drops on your finger tips and rub then together it shouldn't leave a black mark, it should be a golden colour

Post #173943 22nd Feb 2013 6:28pm
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alanm_3



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Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

If I wipe the oil from the dip stick onto a cloth, it's black. Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Baltic Blue

We don't really like Shields as a dealer much apart from the guys in the parts department who are fantastic.

The guys in sales don't give a toss, the girls on service are polite enough but don't have a clue and the workshop foreman who I've dealt with a couple of times treats you like an idiot and thinks he's god almighty.

We do everything to our own cars apart from the 2012 which is due it's first service next month. It's either going to be Taggarts or Shields. We've never used Taggarts before and haven't really had an excuse to fault Shields during the service work they've done for us in truth.

I was looking round the new L405's they've got outside in a pair of old jeans and trainers the other day whilst picking up parts. One of the salesman saw me getting out of the P38 and wandering over to it. Guy didn't even say Hello, or can I help you or anything similar. Just rolled his eyes and walked past. Obviously doesn't think peasants in P38's are ever going to be able to afford one. Really annoys me.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

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alanm_3



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Scotland 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Any time I've been in there the, "salesmen", if you can call them that, have NEVER approached me, or even acknowledged my presense for that matter! How they stay in their jobs continues to defy me!

As you say, the parts guys have always been more than helpful, and if it wasnt for the fact that Shields was less than 10 minutes from my house, I would be tempted to try Taggarts, as they seem to be much more swithed on about things. Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Post #174019 23rd Feb 2013 9:06am
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Australia 2008 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Rimini Red

I have always used Taggarts , wild horses wouldn't drag me back to Shields .
They just come across as clueless . 2008 MY Supercharged
Rimini Red / Jet
four zone climate
remote park heater
and no ugly kid windows.
magnus satis quod turpis satis

Post #174026 23rd Feb 2013 9:37am
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jim2RRs



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United States 2005 Range Rover HSE 4.4 V8 Chawton White

Here in the US, we don't really have this whole "stamps in the book" thing.
When buying a used LR, you can opt to pay $1000-$2000 more for a "Certified Used Land Rover", available only from LR dealers.
There's a 140-point inspection they do, and presumably fix any items they find.
Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to an indy shop with appropriate computers & pay them $100 to check all the computers.
For another $100, most indies will take a look at general service items, too.

Personally, I change the juices immediately after purchase, after Mr. Indy does the computer thing.
I have the 140-point list; you should have seen me at my last used purchase, with this multi-page check list on a clipboard.
Salesguy: "Want me to start it up?"
Me: "Not yet. In about 15 minutes I'll be ready to open the hood..."

Smile Jim
2000 NAS HSE
2005 NAS HSE

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