5 Top Tips For Your Land Rover Freelander 2

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

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[@RC-cs3me]

Great video guys, especially the delay at startup. Gonna try to do that from now on 👍

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks RC. 😁 It's a good habit to get into, especially as the battery degrades over time. 😀👍🏻 - Scott

[@BeavisPits]

Another great vid! I laughed at the 100m sprint. I always do the double press method when it’s cold, really helps. My top tip is not to use the heated windscreen unless really necessary as it prevents the PTC heating up. The car only has enough juice to run one of these at a time.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks Scott. 😁👍🏻 We will keep that tip in mind. 😀 - Scott

[@badrallach4792]

I'm pretty sure the heated windscreen turns on automatically if it's cold enough. I've seen mine do that without me touching the button. 👍

[@BeavisPits]

@@badrallach4792 if you press Prog it will heat the screen, but this will turn the PTC off. I did a video on this. Later models may well be automatic but I’ve not heard of this before.

[@richhemmings]

Great video, thanks. FL2 owner but learnt a couple of things here!

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

You are welcome Rich 👍. We are always happy if there is a nugget or two of useful stuff in any of our videos 😂. - Scott

[@gayanranasinghe1840]

Keep doing more videos guys, loved how it was short and clear without BS. Will try the double press method here on thanks!

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks a lot Gayan. 👍🏻 Comments like this are always very much appreciated by me and Alana. 😀👌 - Scott

[@chriscookesuffolk]

thanks for the video guys, im buying a fl2 soon and appreciate these tips

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

You are very much welcome Chris. 👍 Good luck with the Freelander 2 shopping. 😁 - Scott

[@ducatimikep]

Love the Top 5 videos!

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

I don't know if you can tell, but we might enjoy making them even if it does take us 16 tries to get a sentence out. 😅 - Scott

[@RyanArmstrong89]

you guys are awesome, just got my 2nd FL2 from a 07 i6 HSE to a 14 HSE SD4.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks alot Ryan 😁👍. How are you finding going from a petrol Freelander power to Diesel? 😀 We would like to drive a petrol FL2 one day to feel how different or similar they drive. - Scott

[@RyanArmstrong89]

@@ScottandAlana4x4 the i6, sound mean when you crank it over, very smooth, but at the price of a bit thirsty on the fuel! changing over, the diesel feels like a mini tank haha. but also pretty zippy!

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

@@RyanArmstrong89 Enjoy the saving in fuel money over the i6. 😁 I was also going to say enjoy the saving in car tax too but I've just checked out your channel and noticed you're not from around these parts so I'm not sure it applies. 😅 Over here I think it's something like 1 payment of about £700 each year just in car tax for an i6 Freelander 2. The diesel Freelander 2 seems cheap at only about £350 each year. 😅 P.s, that downhill mountain biking that you do looks like a lot of fun but looks as scary as hell at the same time especially at the speeds you're doing! 😨😅 - Scott

[@RyanArmstrong89]

@@ScottandAlana4x4 haha yep, from australia!, and thanks, yeah been a while now since doing the downhill, cant get hurt as much anymore with work haha.

[@badrallach4792]

Brilliant video guys, i didn’t know my nuts could swell up 😂, I'll have a look tonight, ive been looking for an excuse to buy shiny new ones anyway. Keep em coming guys, never miss your videos. 👍👍

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks a lot, Badrallach. 😁👍🏻 Always keep a regular check on your nuts. 😁 Plus, you should never need a reason to put shiny bits on a car. 😄 - Scott

[@wps44]

Many thanks for posting the video, just replaced 16 wheel nuts on my freelander purchased from Rimmer bros not cheap but are genuine LR / ford , I was a bit worried about buying cheaper unknown makes of eBay or Amazon.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Hi WPS 44 👋. You're welcome from the both of us. 😁 I'm not sure how the nuts on MuddyMods'es site compare to the price of Rimmer Brothers as that's where we got ours from. 😀 I fully agree that everyone should buy their wheel nuts from somewhere reputable as no one needs their own wheel overtaking them one day... 😅 - Scott

[@daveellery7380]

Brilliant video

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks Dave 👍😀. - Scott

[@jagracershoestring609]

My top tip is to always have a fully charged battery, then always have equal tread depth on the tyres to stop transmission wear problems. A new rear differential and front transfer box will set you back £2500 fitted, so do not use cheap part worn tyres.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Great tips Jagracer 👌😀. - Scott

[@VSTV1993]

Here's one, my FL2 (2007) doesn't show the EML on ignition unless i turn ignition off and then back on again but only comes up for a few seconds.... also you have to depress the clutch halfway to do ignition on mine

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Hi VSTV. 👋 That's some interesting "features" on your FL2. 😀 I've not noticed if our EML comes on or not with the ignition. We definitely don't need to use the clutch for anything other than starting the engine. I feel like every FL2 has its own individual qwerks. 😅 - Scott

[@shauncarter628]

Great video. Thanks.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

You are welcome. 👍😁 - Scott

[@Davinderbys64]

As regards delaying the start up … Is that an initial start or every time I start and use the car? Regards David

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Hi David 👋. It's a routine I personally do every time I start the car. Even though the car is warm after a drive, it still draws a decent amount of power from the battery on each start. If the battery is aged, it could still cause the ECU's to panic if the volts drop during starting and flag random errors that don't actually exist if you just jump in, clutch/brake down and hit the start button. If you put the fob in, press the start button, the cars normally finished it's checks by the time you've got your belt on. That way, the ECU's all around the car are happy before the starter steals all the amps from the battery. 😀 - Scott

[@jamesszabadics5911]

im thinking about one as a bush adventure and daily work commute car but i owned two discovery IIs and over 5 years neither of them made it to the service interval without needing a mechanic - not once. Ive since owned a Nissan Terrano 2 for 5 years, mitsubishi pajero 10 years and a VW Amarok 2 years, Renault Koleos 6 years all without any issues ..... I really like the Freelander look and how it goes offroad but is it going to be a reliable bus?

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Hi James 👋. That's a nice collection of cars that you've owned over the years. As for a Freelander 2 being reliable... This is a subject that we are looking to do a video on sometime in the near future. This is a big subject which I'll try and condense into a small-ish post. 😁 They have a bit of a reputation for being unreliable but that mainly comes down to Land Rover setting service intervals for some of the components too far apart. On top of that, they didn't even set a service interval for the Haldex at all and claimed it was "filled for life". So as you can imagine, even if some of the components (rear diff, PTU, haldex) are then serviced, the wear has already happened and will ultimately fail at some point. If a Freelander 2 is over 10 years old or has more than 150k miles on the clock you're probably going to want to see receipts for the following: Haldex: Being serviced every 2 years since it was new - or - a new haldex being fitted and then serviced every 2 years. Rear diff: Land Rover state 10 year or 150k miles. This should be more 5 years or 60k miles. Failing that if it's had a new rear diff fitted within the last 5 years then all it should need is a service. Gearbox oil: Another thing that Land Rover state is 10 years or 150k miles. This again should be more 5 years or 60k for a flush and fill. PTU: Yet again Land Rover state 10 years or 150k. This should be more 40k to 60k to have the oil sucked out and renewed. If it hasn't been serviced then it'll probably need replacing after 100k miles. Steering Racks: These have about a 10 - 15 year life on them before they will need replacing. Timing belt: They have a 10 year life on pre-face lifted Freelander 2's and 7 years on post-facelifted FL2's. Also make sure it's also had a new water pump fitted and coolant changes have been done. Then you have the smaller stuff like the aux belt being changed with the tensioner and idler pulley. Oil changes every year or 6k. If you can check off those bits then you should have a very reliable car that's great both on and off road. Although if you did want to take a Freelander 2 off road I would suggest at least a MuddyMods tank guard and their 40:50 lift kit. If it's any help, if you're looking for an already modified Freelander 2 we do know of someone that is selling one that we can put you in contact with. 😊 - Scott

[@jamesszabadics5911]

@@ScottandAlana4x4 we are looking for a reliability engineer where i work, if you are interested let me know! :D Identifying service components, sensible service and replacement intervals and having the system and the discipline to ensure its all done on time is the recipe for happy machines and avoiding unplanned and untimely maintenance when you need the vehicle to do its job. Thanks so much for the response I will look forward to future videos.

[@mikeportman4806]

Can you post a link to the 27mm ratchet spanner

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Here you go Mike: www.jgs4x4.co.uk/27mm-oil-filter-flexible-head-ratchet-spanner/ There are cheaper versions available on Amazon if you want to save a few quid. I personally struggle to trust that the tool is going to last longer than one use when it's come from Amazon. 😁 - Scott

[@monzarace]

One more thing for a future video: If you go to the secret menu, and chose load and yes, and the touch screen freezes, then turn off car, turn on and start engine, then let it run for at least 15 minutes idling, then turn it off, and then back on. Your problem will now hopefully be gone. Cheers.

[@MichaelHowell-Walmsley]

Love me a post wake-up sprint. 🏃💨 🛌

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

We will be looking forward to seeing that at Muddy Weekender. 😉😄 - Scott

[@MichaelHowell-Walmsley]

@@ScottandAlana4x4 see you @04:00 for a fast 🐶 walk/run.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

@user-nj6cs1yh9i 0400! We would've done our run, had breakfast, and serviced the car by then. 😉😄 - Scott

[@michaelrobinson3631]

OBD WERE DO I GET ONE

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Hi Michael 👋. If you search eBay for OBD2 Bluetooth adapter, you should have lots to choose from. Then, if you search for the Torque Lite free app, you can use that with the Bluetooth adapter. 😀👍 - Scott

[@forddude1976]

My nuts are swollen, so bought some new ones but they don't fit

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

That would be annoying. If it's any help, we brought ours off of the MuddyMods website, and they fit. 😀 - Scott

[@XTR9N]

good .......................

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks Ferhat. 👍🏻 - Scott

[@matthewjackson3034]

Great video guys. Just picked myself up a FL2, 06 plate 140k. No history though. 🫣

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

Thanks Matthew and congrats on the new purchase 👍. Having history isn't the end of the world because even if it did, the almost best case scenario is that it's had regular oil and filter changes. Unless you've brought one from an "enthusiast", it's very unlikely the previous owner would've gone above and beyond with the servicing lets say 😃. The best way to find out how it's been looked after is to do a Haldex oil and filter change or get a trusted mechanic that knows what they are doing to do it but ask for pictures of the old oil and filter. If someone has looked after it, the screen on the pump won't have too much junk on it. If they haven't, the screen will be covered in discarded friction plate material. You may have already seen it, but check out our "What to service" video to give you an idea of what to get on top of to keep your newly acquired Freelander 2 happy 😁. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ_Vf3lqe7p4h6s Other than above, enjoy getting to know your new FL2! 😃 - Scott

[@matthewjackson3034]

@@ScottandAlana4x4 is there a service kit available for the Haldex?

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

@@matthewjackson3034 Haldex Repairs is an amazing site for anything Haldex related. I'm going to assume you have the Gen 3 Haldex on your 2006 Freelander 2 as from 2010 onwards, the Freelander 2 got the Gen 4 Haldex. So you'll want the Gen 3 service kit which you can find here: www.haldexrepairs.co.uk/shop/service-kit/volvo-ford-land-rover-range-rover-gen-2-3-oil-filter-service-kit/

[@matthewjackson3034]

@ScottandAlana4x4 mines a 2006/2007 model. First of the 2's I believe, I may be wrong. Registered Dec 06.

[@ScottandAlana4x4]

@@matthewjackson3034 It'll have the Gen 3 Haldex on it 😃. - Scott