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Tips for Land Rover Freelanders
Land Rover Freelanders need a little more care and attention than many modern day vehicles, but if you give it that little extra love it should reward you by preventing what could potentially be very costly repair bills in drive line. So here are our top 7 pits for looking after your Freelander:
At Bavarian Autohaus we are equipped to service Any Bosch automotive system on any vehicle!
As a Bosch Car Service Center Bavarian Autohaus helps motorists with these problems:
Repair of fuel injection and engine management problems: Almost every car in the world drives with fuel injection and engine management components designed or built by Bosch. Our technicians are backed by a powerful arsenal of test tools, documentation, training, and factory support. If you have a fuel system or engine management problem, we have the solutions.
If your car has been damaged by fuel system contamination, either through vandalism or introduction of dirty or contaminated fuel, your damage may be covered by comprehensive insurance. We are equipped to evaluate fuel system damage and we are experienced at working with insurance adjusters to resolve these problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Repair of difficult electrical problems: Bosch is the world’s largest manufacturer of automobile system components. Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes, Porsche, Saab, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Volvo and every other European carmaker uses Bosch electrical components. We are equipped to service any Bosch electrical system, on any car. Modern cars have very complex electrical systems, with many interconnected computers, data busses, and even fiber optic links.
The days of repairing electrical problems with a screwdriver and a test light are long gone. Today’s technicians use state of the art computer test systems that are integrated with Bosch repair databases to trouble shoot and repair even the toughest problems. Don’t risk damage to the computer systems in your late model car, call the specialists at Bavarian Autohaus.
Drive-belt tension
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Belts that are too tight can wear out the bearings in accessory components, such as AC compressor, water pump, and power-steering pump. Belts that are too loose will wear out faster and may fail prematurely. Check for tension by pressing in the center of the belt's longest exposed run while holding a ruler next to it. If you can depress the belt 1/ 2 to 1 inch (13 to 25 mm), but not more or less, the tension is good, if it’s determined an adjustment is needed your auto repair service shop do it. Also check for belt damage, such as glazing (often due to oil leakage), fraying, and cracks. If you spot damage, have the belt checked by a pro and replaced if necessary.
Avoid hose hassles
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Check the hoses under your hood every month or two to avoid the hassle of a broken hose while you're on the road. With the car cool and off, squeeze the hoses. If they are hard or make a crunching sound, replace them. Ditto if they are extremely soft or sticky with the car warm. With the vehicle off, examine hoses for bulges and collapsed sections. If you find any, the hose walls are weak, and it's time to replace the hose. Never drive with a ruptured coolant hose, or you are liable to overheat the engine and damage it. Other hoses are crucial to operation of your power brakes and cruise-control systems.
Spark plugs do need changing
The advent of electronic ignition and an on-board computer has eliminated the need for regular tune-ups, but you still need to change your spark plugs. Many manufacturers recommend changing plugs every 30,000 or 40,000 miles (48,000 or 64,000 km) to ensure good fuel mileage and engine performance. Some new cars come with long-life plugs (sometimes called double platinum plugs) that can last for 100,000 miles (160,000 km). If your car isn't so equipped, make the switch after 30,000 miles. The extra cost is only a few dollars per spark plug. While you're at it, change your spark plug wires as well. Their typical life is 50,000 miles (80,000 km). Deteriorated wires can cause those high-tech new spark plugs to foul.
Consider adding oil coolers
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If you plan to do a lot of towing and your vehicle is not already equipped with coolers, consider having them added. Aftermarket engine oil and transmission fluid coolers are simple, low-cost add-ons that operate on the same principle as your car's radiator. The fluid flows through them, and many small fins absorb and dissipate heat. Cooler operating temperatures of engine oil and transmission fluid can add significantly to the life of your engine and transmission.
Maintain your transmission
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Change automatic transmission fluid and filter after the first 5,000 miles (8,000 km) and after every 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or two years thereafter, or as recommended in your owner's manual. If you use your vehicle for towing, change the fluid and filter every year. For manual transmissions, change the lubricant (motor oil or gear oil, depending on the car) after the first 5,000 miles and after every 50,000 (80,000 km) thereafter. Use a synthetic gear lube for longer transmission life unless the manufacturer recommends otherwise.
Heavier is not always better
Use the oil viscosity grade that's recommended in your owner's manual for the temperature range you expect for the coming season. Lighter grades (lower viscosity, such as SAE 5W-30) often specified for today's smaller car engines, will deliver easier starts and better engine protection in winter and improved gas mileage throughout the year, thanks to less internal engine friction. Do not use a heavy grade of oil in cold winter climates or you will risk damage to your engine.







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