| Author |
Message |
 P400e v 5.0 V8 |
naks
 Tue Sep 16 2025 1:28pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 11 · Views: 311 · Subject: P400e v 5.0 V8 |
| Personally I wouldn't touch a hybrid from JLR, V8 all the way! |
| Reason for Crankshaft breakages and how to avoid. |
naks
Fri Sep 12 2025 12:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 31 · Views: 11427 · Subject: Reason for Crankshaft breakages and how to avoid. |
| On a related note, here is some interesting information on the SDV6 Gen 1 vs Gen 2 engine: https://www.disco4.com/forum/306dt-engine-gen-1-gen-2-t-211280.html |
| L322 V8 Supercharged with ZF 8HP |
naks
Sun Sep 07 2025 2:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 0 · Views: 302 · Subject: L322 V8 Supercharged with ZF 8HP |
Seen on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/RangeRover/comments/1n7snsc/worlds_only_5l_supercharged_l322_with_a_zf8/
https://youtu.be/YqhVfcfgxIA |
| CLRC Outing to the NSRI Melkbosstrand 4x4 Family Day |
naks
Sun Sep 07 2025 9:16am
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Forum: Off Roading & Green Laning · Replies: 0 · Views: 820 · Subject: CLRC Outing to the NSRI Melkbosstrand 4x4 Family Day |
Hi,
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| Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
naks
Thu Sep 04 2025 7:24am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1144 · Subject: Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
IIRC, you access it by selecting the "4x4 Info" button on the touchscreen home menu.
Then put it into low range, rock crawl, and drive diagonally over a curb or small incline, you should ... |
| Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
naks
Wed Sep 03 2025 4:26pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1144 · Subject: Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
Dynamic mode means that it has the ETM version.
You can also look at the 4x4 information screen - it will show the diffs locking & unlocking. |
| Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
naks
Wed Sep 03 2025 8:41am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1144 · Subject: Land Rover fluids/oils recommended |
If you have Dynamic mode, then it's a locking diff.
You can find the oil specs in the WSM, link in my signature below 
On a personal note: when I buy a 2nd hand vehicle, the first thi ... |
| Wiper Blade Suggestions |
naks
Tue Jul 22 2025 7:47am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 12 · Views: 1528 · Subject: Wiper Blade Suggestions |
I've found that OEM works best on mine.
Re: tree sap, etc., on the windscreen - when filling up the washer tank, pour 1/4 cup of white vinegar in there |
| Gearbox neutral. |
naks
Fri Jul 04 2025 8:16am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 4 · Views: 830 · Subject: Gearbox neutral. |
| nope, still no photo |
| 275 50 20 ?? |
naks
Tue Jul 01 2025 11:48am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 32 · Views: 13315 · Subject: 275 50 20 ?? |
chaps, I need new tyres, but there is zero stock of the tyre I want (Michelin Pilot Sport 4) in the standard 255/55R20 size.
However, there is plenty of stock in 255/45R20, is that going to be an i ... |
| 2011 5.0 supercharged oil spec |
naks
Thu Jun 12 2025 8:45am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1154 · Subject: 2011 5.0 supercharged oil spec |
I'd go with 0w20, the quicker the oil circulates through a cold engine, the better!
I'm using LiquiMoly TopTec 6600 in mine
https://liquimoly.cloudimg.io/v7/https://www.liqui-moly.com/media/cata ... |
| L494 Wiring Diagrams |
naks
Thu May 22 2025 8:48am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 22 · Views: 19928 · Subject: L494 Wiring Diagrams |
| Have a look at the workshop manual, link in my signature below |
| l494 rrs 2013/14 |
naks
Mon Apr 28 2025 10:56am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 948 · Subject: l494 rrs 2013/14 |
| check the workshop manual, link in my signature below |
| 5.0SC vs SVR exhaust note |
naks
Thu Apr 17 2025 7:47am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 1 · Views: 676 · Subject: 5.0SC vs SVR exhaust note |
| SVR has exhaust valves that open & close, IIRC. The normal Supercharged does not. |
| l494 rrs 2014 |
naks
Thu Apr 10 2025 4:41pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 634 · Subject: l494 rrs 2014 |
| check the workshop manual, link in my signature below |
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