10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE on the Cheapest 4.4 TDV8 Range Rover! 

I changed my oil today using the transfer pump for the first time. What a difference! It made the job so easy and clean. I’m spoiled now, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the old way. I feel sorry for people who have vehicles where this isn’t an option.

I also did mine this way recently. Admittedly, I used a 12V electric pump and not a vacuum pump like yours but I also got it to gurgle so assume the pump was effective enough. When I was done, curiosity got the better of me so I disconnected the plastic drain plug at the back of the sump just to confirm all oil was out and I managed to get about another litre to drain. What I didn’t do was measure how much came out by suction as would’ve had to decant into 1L measuring jugs to do so. I still think suction method is good for convenience and more regular oil changes so I’ll be treating myself to a 10L vacuum pump for that reason soon! However, I would also recommend doing sump plug method at least every other change to be sure all is out. Draining into a clean oil pan is also good practice as you can swab the pan with a magnet once emptied for any swarf, which would give early warning of a bigger problem. Also, if any ‘engine flush’ products are used then I would definitely use sump method. Either way, another great video Sam and your style certainly gives others more confidence to do basic maintenance and even some of the more complicated stuff so hats off to you sir!

Useful video Sam. Did my first oil and filter change at the weekend with a suction pump. So easy.🤟

Great oil change on the range rover , the suction pump makes it effortless. Great video 👍 👍

As always, very clear video and I like the DIY instructions and no nonsense home video edit. I think I got my TDV8 4.4 around the same time as yours and following ever since. Changed all fluids, incl. gearbox flush. And it’s been the most perfect Range Rover I’ve owned to date, after P38 4.6 thor, L322 4.4 BMW, L322 TD6 (over 550k km). Great machines. Looking forward to the brake change video. Front disks done here, rear to do (without Gap tool).

Good video Sam, nice to see engines being well looked after with shorter oil change intervals.I've always considered it good practice to lube the oil filter o ring with a finger full of engine oil when replacing the o ring. It helps to prevent the o ring tearing when tightening up the casing. no criticism, but thought I ought to mention it.

The Draper Expert 10L has a lot longer pipe to reach the sump tube. Like you I use 8.5L and top up little by little until it’s 2 notches above midway level when cold. Check 20min after shut down of hot engine. I’ve seen them overfilled many times at this stage.

Just did oil change with same suction pump, pretty easy job. Sam great video keep doing them. Im going to change diff oils and transfer box tomorrow then a bit more bits to get my 4.4 to the level im happy with...

Got a Disco 4 and I do my oil changes using a pump just like this. So effortless, near zero mess and quick! The only question draining it via the sump plug if it gets more out. From what I understand the pipe sits very low in the sump so you should get almost of it out.

Purring like a kitten, amazing how much an engine appreciates fresh oil. Loving the videos Sam, it’s a lovely Saturday morning in County Tyrone, if the good weather extends south I hope you’re getting stuck into the brakes on that P38 and getting some lovely fresh tyres on there 😉 all the best!

didn’t realise there was a vacuum sump port on this engine

Just done my first oil change on my 2011 4.4 tdv8 and it's an absolute breeze doing it with the suction pump! Why can't you do this with all cars??? Or can you....? As I recently discovered mine had had the dpf removed, I went for 5w40 oil and am adopting the 'cheap and often' route as this is what we did with all my cars when I had my airport transfers business and we easily got 300k from them. I also discovered there was only about 6 litres of oil in the sump - at least that's how much I sucked out (oooh er missus!) Anyone any idea at what level the oil warning light should come on in a 4.4 tdv8?? Brilliant video Sam - been a great help.

Another good video and the Range Rover looking good 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another great vid, vehicle is looking tip-top. 👌

Many thanks for the video Sam. I wonder if you measured the exact oil quantity out as other vacuum extractions I have seen on RU-vid seem to leave quite a lot of old oil in the sump. Yours Chris.

Good old Autodoc 😊. I must admit I prefer to take the bung out.

Great work , I think you need a torque wrench for precise tightening, I know a RU-vid couple that don’t use w30 oil

Superb once again..

I prefer to change the oil every 5000 kilometers the old way... Happy Land Rovering!

Auto doc fantastic

I did all my brakes with Brembo replacements, also from Autodoc. Don't forget to do the bedding in procedure for the parking brake, or it'll not work. Also, is it really still the cheapest 4.4TDV8? I've not looked at prices, and just curious.

Does yours have the turbo oil drain kit? Mine needs that drained when the oil is changed. I think the turbo oil drain was a factory refit.

Sam, when you set that racket down on the concrete, did it get a chip! Wow, that is big! Curious on the clean up of the transfer pump. Do you recommend running some soapy water through that after the job is done? Great video!

Sam, I like your informative direct content. You have encouraged me to get a L322. Is the model, year, etc the best to get?

How many miles between oil changes?

One important thing in oil filter, when you remove it there is a membrane valve that you have to check before putting back oil filter, if this valve change its place then you have a problem, oil drain can damage your engine. It is very important to check metal ring with rubber valve before you put back oil filter. See example on this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6TbZDJsD3uI.html

Pro tip - don't rest the socket set on top of those water pipes, the fittings are seriously brittle.

With the miles I'd be tempted to up viscosity to 5w40 just to make up for tolerance wear, among other reasons such as additive rules that change for a 40 weight. Some will nod, others will be triggered lol.

I personally wouldn't trust Valvoline ,prefer using Mobil 1 or LIQUI MOLY if the Mobil isn't available at the time

11:02 something drops from bottom of the Range?

So when you sucked up the oil was it cold or hot? Which is best for flow rate etc?

More P38 content! When is the next one?

How long do you go between oil changes?

I just wish I knew how to have mph speedo display like yours can anyone help

Bonjour quelle marque de filtre a gasoil vous conseiller ?

Surely Without draining from the turbo system drain plug at the back of the sump, you are leaving a liter of dirty oil in the turbo circuit.

Do the 4.4 engine have the same crank problems the 3ltr engine has

Excuse me sir, we need more p38 videos

Jesus wept you definitely used an over kill size socket and ratchet set!!! Can buy oil housing set in 3/8 drive but guess if there are other uses for the killer set that make sense to use that as you had it.

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