Oil Dilution caused Bearing Chips - Failed Park Brake - 8HP Service - SDV6 Discovery 4

We found bearing chips during a regular oil change after 152000 km in this 3.0L SDV6 Gen2 (EU6) Land Rover Discovery 4 and a major Oil Dilution. We also fixed a jammed rear park brake and changed the 8HP Transmission oil with filter. We did an adaptation value reset and the park brake bedding-in procedure.
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[@akepettersson4847]

“I outsmarted it. It’s only a Land Rover and I’m german” ‘nuf said , you set the level very high 🤝😁

[@iainjackson5107]

Loved that comment from Christian . 😂😂 so true!

[@1chish]

I just HAVE to respond to that 😉 I used to work for an MAN Main Dealer (even got to be a Chargehand) and MAN had these complicated procedures to correct electronic faults on the first generation TG trucks. We realised all we had to do was disconnect the batteries, go have a tea break and 30 minutes later reconnect the batteries, delete the fault codes with the "immer notwendig'' laptop and job done. "We outsmarted them. They were only MAN and we were British" However MAN did beat us more often like when we had to calibrate clutch and throttle pedals, get a conversion file online from Munich and reload into the truck's ECUs when we just changed the door switch module 🤦‍♂😂

[@johnnyknap]

Many debacles overcome, Vera constantly hungry, a dog, Robins beautiful blacksmithing and a happy wife all elements in a classic LR time video Thankyou

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@lrcb40]

ALL LR dealer technicians should watch this channel!

[@Trev350]

Most of them wouldn't understand what was going on!😂

[@D0zer122]

Yeah, I suspect most dealer ‘technicians’ are actually part fitters rather than technicians. No requirement to solve problems if it will be replaced, which is why you need a skilled technician.

[@neiloconnell2120]

The most informative, amusing YT channel for demonstrating a successful married life. And you can learn a lot about being a mechanic, engineer, and video producer. Who knew Germans have a great sense of humour. At least two of them that is :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Germans don’t have a sense of humor. At least I don’t know any. Lol. Christian

[@darrenhaywood9260]

Vera and especially Christian certainly go against the often used saying that Germans don’t have a sense of humour. These two certainly do and Christian’s sarcasm and one liners are great 😀 👍

[@philhealey4443]

​​Sadly it seems the dog is not a permanent member of your household. See the excellent Mr Hewes channel, often featuring Ted, the canine tank overhaul supervisor.

[@TUMBLINJEST]

My first laugh of the day young Christian, over blaming the woman for touching your car. Thanks both for a Happy Sunday morning for me, old, retired, on the coast. You are both very comical and easy watching both.

[@jimcrossley8203]

I just watch these with a permanent grin on my face. Brilliant videos.

[@davidstevens1547]

Fascinating how complex these vehicles are. I don't own a Land Rover but your enthusiasm for the cars makes me a subscriber because you are so good at explaining and overcoming issues. Thanks.

[@ColinLennard]

That was the best "It is only a Land Rover & I'm German"

[@gazzafloss]

I was tempted to say something Basil Fawlty said in a "Fawlty Towers" episode called "The Germans", but I hold Christian in too high regard to say that.

[@cjhickspe1399]

Land Rover vs. German

[@CharlesTimothy-en7to]

Another great video. Your workshop is amazing and your Land Rover knowledge is second to none. You and Vera take care and stay safe.

[@qre268Zrtb]

Thank you Christian and Vera, you have no idea how much I look forward to your Sunday video's. You both are a breath of fresh air.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗🙏🙋‍♀️

[@CPsGarage]

I'm glad JLR changed to the e Parking brake to on the calipers. The whole motor and cable set up looks like a nightmare. I guess I need to look closer at my filters when changing mine. But we are actually changing it early. Oil and filters are cheap engines are not.

[@nicholastuck9612]

Most womens eyes light up when you show them something shiny or sparkling, Vera's eyes light up when you show her a grommet! Another good show, thanks. N

[@josteinatlejrgensen6962]

It's always fun to see Robin in your videos. He is outstanding.

[@SB-vb8ch]

Love the channel, low battery warning is a bit more complex than just voltage. It primarily works based on battery state of charge which is based on coulomb counting when the vehicle is active with correction during quiescent phase & in extreme error cases during cranking. There are various additional bits of functionality which are in place to make the system more robust - mainly this is a period of positive charge once the warning is triggered to reset. There is a lot more to it than this but these are the main points. One of the major causes for false triggering is incorrect connection of battery chargers, if the charger is connected straight across the battery terminals the BMS doesn't register the charging current so you end up with a mismatch between state of charge estimated & actual. It will correct during quiescent phase but it could take 6 hours plus. The other thing to consider is when connecting the battery - on initial connec6the BMS will take a "quick soc" measurement based on voltage. Due to the vehicle pulling current on initial connection if the connection is bounced you can get a low voltage & hence a low soc estimate. Again it will correct but takes time in quiescent phase. Also interesting to note is if you leave a charger connected continously the BMS may never go into quiescent phase as it needs a very low battery current level. Apologies for the long post but it's a fairly complex function & I've mentioned a very small part of it here!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We owned 4 LR4 and one LR3 and a RR L405. The ECU was hung up. Resetting it cured it in this case. We did have all sorts of battery issues before and sometimes it was difficult to find. Not in this case. Thanks. Christian

[@philhealey4443]

You've got some background I would appreciate in compulsory social gatherings. Last time this happened was joy in discovering at a party that a colleague's husband was a steering wheel airbag expert. Serious question, to disable the unwanted smart alternator function in my car without resorting to a laptop, would my AGM battery likely be happier if I added a weak AA cell to fool the sensor wire that the main battery Voltage was lower ? I'm irritated that my aircon fan only runs with acceptable flow when I'm braking and the alternator is worked harder and the starter cranking speed is never particularly vigourous.

[@yelloradio]

I do enjoy your video’s, thank you so much! I drive a Toyota and Honda, so we don’t see the problems you have, but I love to watch intelligent people explain processes, whether it be on motor vehicles or most anything mechanical.

[@MrSnicol]

Robins tripod looks absolutely fantastic!!!

[@2605155]

17:03 Ah, I'm all good now. I can't start a Sunday morning without a "Debacle".

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍

[@greebo7857]

6PM in Eastern Oz. What to do?? Oh look, LR Time vid drops!

[@Jabullz]

Wow you guys really hooked David up, that's an impressive price tag on parts alone, hopefully you get some good meat from his hunting trips! :)

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes, he always bring wild boar sausage. 👍👌😃🙋‍♀️

[@pwatom22]

Thinking is not one of Land Rover strengths.. very true!

[@cp4512]

I had the LR Ingenium 2.0 diesel with horrific oil dilution (needed oil changing every 6000 miles and I only did long journeys; LR did first few years of oil changes for free until out of warranty……🤔). Never buying LR again, but still enjoy your videos!!!

[@josephgittos3787]

Yes I have the same issue but to be honest I have a good reputable garage ( non LR ) that does it for half the price and then now and then I send it to LR for the oil change stamp, so for me not a issue as to do oil change twice a year is better then some people only changing oil every 2 years, my next car I will go back to petrol , less noisy and less dpf problems

[@cp4512]

@@josephgittos3787 I was worried about wear to the engine so sold the car (Discovery Sport). I did the oil change myself after warranty and it had 8 litres of oil to take out, so must have had about 2 litres of diesel in the oil sump destroying the lubrication. That’s why I sold it quickly!

[@mf303]

I had the same issue with an ingenium. I asked Land Rover what the impact of running diesel in the oil on engine life expectancy - they declined to answer. I sold the car before the warranty expired. I think oil dilution is a problem with some/many euro6 diesels, not just JLR. Which is why I keep a Euro 4 diesel for our short journeys, and Euro 5 for longer journeys. Fortunately I am not (yet) impacted by ULEZ, but I know it’s coming…….

[@josephgittos3787]

@@mf303 yep everybody thinks other car manufacturers dont suffer but they do

[@cp4512]

Robin is very very skilled 👍

[@jrnmller1551]

Germany saving the planets Land-Rovers, and entertaining us at the same time, thanks Kristian and Vera!!

[@armandvandenbroeck9095]

Every week i'm looking forward for this Sundaytreat. I'm seeing it twice, just for fun. Good subject, good editing and rewarding conversations. Thumbs up Vera & Christian 👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🙏👍🙋‍♀️

[@zzhughesd]

You held the bottle wrong !!!! On your free service. Love channel.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Lol

[@eddiejeselink2996]

I'm an ASE Master Tech, Retired, in the US, and I love your attention to detail and explanations. Great video

[@amazoniaamazonia7225]

Another interesting video, it was good to see the parking brake close up as issues here are quite common.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good morning Vera and Christian 😊 A cup of tea and my favourite KZbin channel 👍🏻 Great seeing Robin and his skilful iron work and helping Christian 🤩 Poor Vera bumping her head 😢 Love the end bit teaching Vera how to drive using the brake 🤣 Queen with bird poo 💩 isn’t good 🙁 Have a fantastic week both of you love Stevie xx

[@user-sz7lg2zv9t]

Blacksmithing Challenge: Forging Left Handed!!!

[@John_O_Maoilearca]

'Oil Dilution' - are there any two words other than these that can strike so much terror in the heart of man (or at least a man with a post-2016 JLR SDV6)? It's like having a ticking bomb under your bed.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Do your oilchanges very frequently and avoid short drives. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@John_O_Maoilearca]

@@Vera_and_Christian I avoid short drives like the plague and change oil every 8000km (I can’t afford to do it more frequently in the Netherlands) - this is for a 2018 Jaguar XJ (a sibling car with a sibling disease - like the extended Royal families of Europe suffering from hemophilia)!

[@dadgarage7966]

Dave carefully removes the anti-tamper membranes on oil bottles as to not cause a debacle, whereas Christian pierces them like a Neanderthal.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

I suspect Dave uses a gun and shoots them open. Neanderthals only had Speers and stones.

[@misterbridger]

I watch this channel because many of the issues are the same in my Jaguar XF-S 3.0 TDV6. I normally change the engine oil every year (no more than 5500 miles or 9000 km) but now I'm thinking of changing it every 6 months and dissecting the old oil filter after watching this video.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Absolutely, always check the oilfilter and keep for comparison on the next oilchange. We try to go no more than 8000 km between oilchanges. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@themoshpitt]

Watching Christian and Vera on a Sunday morning is like having coffee and reading the paper. You know its sunday! Christian will have a mental breakdown if he saw my D3. Looks unloved. But it is loved... ish. 😅

[@farbbild1]

So, jetzt habe ich heute meinen ersten Land Rover Discovery gekauft. Ihr tragt auf jeden Fall eine Mitschuld! Nur dass ihr Bescheid wisst. ;) Grüße aus Köln, Martin

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🫣💪🙋‍♀️

[@Goonit83]

G’day. You’re starting to make this all seem a little too easy now! Mastered it! Always enjoyable. Thanks 🙏

[@davidblaauw1806]

BY fat the best channel on yt for this kind of content, you guys are brilliant!

[@markthorp9803]

Just come across your channel. Loving the humour and the use of the word “debacle” - I’m English and will try to promote it over here.. I hope Dave watches your channel, I’m sure he’d smile at your comments too 😀

[@thomaskeane429]

THANK YOU Vera and Christian very entertaining as usual.

[@davenoseyparker]

I have renewed my faith that all people including Germans have a great sense of humour. And what a benchmark platform with the Land Rover as it's centre point. Thank you Christian and Vera.

[@timbo19751975]

The oil dilution is caused by frequent short and cold runs, where the ecu is attemting to heat up the dpf through post injection, but either the drive cycle is interrupted, or the temps are just too low for it to do so.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍

[@bigogger50]

Looking forward to Sundays get up watch LR time then wash my Toyota

[@andrewthomason3857]

I’m glad that I’ve managed to avoid electric parking brakes up til now.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Good job 👍

[@darrengraves5230]

No matter what problems you find and fix on not only your own but it seems everyone’s discovery 4 I still really really want one 😩 Exactly what a Sunday needs

[@RICHIE87622]

I love watching a Dave call! Definitely wouldn't want to recieve a Dave call though! ❤

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🫣🙋‍♀️

[@2madre505]

Vera looking good pumping 11:21

[@AdmissionGaming]

Well done Robin, very skilled always happy to see your projects.

[@weaton25]

Its at times like this that am so pleased that I own and old car nothing complicated it just works and if it goes wrong you just fit a replacement part job done no starting stopping pressing knobs and buttons it just works.

[@johnperry7534]

Always great work, I enjoy watching Landrover University .

[@raymondparr1]

I come from the UK and I just have to say I love watching you guys on Sunday and need to keep up the good work.., dashboard and into her phone…. I would’ve thought a manual means would’ve put a USB port beside her phone for her to make it look more pretty… sorry to give you more work just a suggestion… both of you keep up the good work you make me smile. Thank you… also how do I get one of them stickers and I’ll put it on my Range Rover.. a queen. X

[@AW-Services]

One of the best youtube channels. Incredible content repairs and maintenance. Love Christian & Vera's humour & quality videos. I don't own a landrover, but there's a lot to learn for general vehicle maintenance on any vehicle

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗🙏🙋‍♀️

[@stephengray7482]

Hi Guys thanks for a another great video cant wait till next week

[@tunnel7]

All LR dealership Mechanics should be made to watch your video's as part of there working week..PS You should always change oil on Diesel cars every 5000/6000 max.

[@treywilder8630]

Thanks again for another great video and Sunday morning, you two are an amazing team! I can't wait to see Vera in a Bump Hat lol, that will be a good look! True words of wisdom: have your wife do it, so she won't complain when you're doing it!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@zzhughesd]

Desktop mechanic. Good one. First time heard. This videos make Me laugh every time.

[@pauljones5736]

Can I just congratulate you on your attention to detail excellent videos and content Danke to both of you

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Glad you found another D4 to work on. I now get my service guy to keep my oil filter for me so I can check it for chips. None found so far. I never do any short trips thankfully.

[@MrRedfreds]

See you next Sunday, great video and content.

[@MarkRoemers]

A German with a sense of humor! I thought of buying a LR disco 3 but with a V8. But you sure cured me from my infatuation. My skills are not good enough to even begin to maintain it. I am a true desktop mechanic. Still watch all your content. And Dave’s of course. Still waiting for you to record a call to a client.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😃👍👌🙋‍♀️

[@user-on4km7no8e]

Always so happy to see that you posted a new video!!!!

[@richardharker2775]

Entertaining and funny. The skill and patience shown here is astounding. I was wondering if Robin would be interested in highlighting a little of his work. He seems shy but very talented too.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Our KZbin videos take about 15 hours and plus in the editing process. He does not have the time for that. But he is very active on Instagram and Facebook, which is more suitable for him 👍🙋‍♀️

[@ew4206]

Bump cap is very useful, save me a few times in the loft.

[@David-lb4te]

Hallelujah; you are showing the use of loosening oil. Dry nuts and bolts can be a problem. Copper grease on reassembly. 🙂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes, check out just about every single one of our videos for the proper use of copper and alu antiseize grease. 😃👍🙋‍♀️

[@David-lb4te]

@@Vera_and_Christian Agreed, but I had not seen you using loosening oil much before. That is the Hallelujah! I use oceans of WD40, as I also use WD40 for cleaning.

[@calebkulujili1395]

Another Sunday,another great video😊

[@mcorriga]

A very entertaining and informative episode. Well done.

[@hoseman317]

Has anybody kept track of how many times Vera says "Oh my God!" Entertaining all the same.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🙋‍♀️

[@tonysmith3182]

Ah, must be Sunday, thanks again to you both, have a good day.

[@newusomnipus3238]

King 👑 Christian & Vera parking brake presscision assist 😂

[@grahamwest1079]

Vera needs a bump hat like yours Christian to save her tears 😢

[@PeteHuntley]

Once again guys, brilliant. Thank you.

[@mdshovel]

Nice work there by Robin :) .. everything else as expected by C&V with a few OMGs

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks

[@user-nw4jw9gh9k]

It must be Sunday morning. Thanks for the entertainment

[@johnlydon533]

Another great video guys, great deal of information. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@bobrose7900]

David needs to learn about reduced service intervals. A new engine is a big deal, oil and filter change is nothing by comparison. Excellent video and hope your bump is better Vera. Robins' creation was amazing - suspension bush and all...!

[@kennymcallister2523]

You’s are amazing making hard work look easy your fabrication skills are top of the class and great laughs all the way love your sense of humour keep up the great work could teach jlr a few things 😉

[@gordonbarclay6106]

Superb as usual..

[@chasmcl42]

Hi from Scotland, i enjoy your videos and love your attention to detail🙏

[@markaddy53]

great video and workmanship as always keep up the great work next video please

[@RD-qp3mu]

Who needs a dealer when they have friends like you. That fuel content in oil is appalling, well done jlr. My toyota petrol di turbo does 5 miles a day and oil level is static between services.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Oil dilution is more of a diesel issue. Petrol engines do not have a DPF. Christian

[@paulwalker427]

Magnificent video

[@ccconlan2670]

Hi christian and vera.just had the same epb shoes done.on my way now to do exactly as you did.great episode.thanks for sharing.😊😊😊

[@110csw]

It’s only a Land Rover and I’m German!! Classic. 😍

[@ccconlan2670]

Hi christian and vera.just had the epb shoes re done.im going to bed them in now.very educational episode.thanks for sharing😊😊😊 .

[@virgilio1355]

Another great video.

[@stuartarneaud218]

Excellent work Chris 😅😅

[@richardhartley1705]

Awesome content 👍

[@dougwernham5209]

Very enjoyable video thank you. I failed to fit the c clip to the L/H park brake cable on my Discovery 3. It cost me a new parking brake module!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Omg. I better install them now in Vera’s LR3. Got them already for weeks but was too lazy. Christian

[@user-hg2vo2bk2b]

Another amusing and informative Sunday morning with you both 😂 a great video as always. You have a very talented son ,by the way , very artistic!!!❤

[@hedydd2]

150,000kms is only a bit less than 95,000 miles. If it towed 3.5 tons regularly, like my trucks, and did very many cold starts and idled while fetching the cows to be milked, I suspect the V6 would have failed before 150,000 kms. That’s worse than Ford Ecoblue wet timing belt engines!

[@alankeats]

You Guys are awesome. I love it!

[@SeanFromTX]

😮 WOW, Robin is talented!

[@frednetherlands887]

Oh no, shavings! Schönen Sonntag ❤🎉

[@stephendawson9947]

another great video.

[@TheKnopp]

thanks for the good video, from norway:)

[@darrenjones5885]

I was at the British Motor Museum last Saturday and got to see HUE 166, the first pre-production Land Rover. In storage, painted white and covered with signatures was the first Freelander off the line. I think they had the last as well. One of the Range Rovers from the Darien Gap expedition was on display. Given a few weeks Vera and Kristian would have them all back on the road 😁

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍 We have to go at one point. Love to see the Range Rover from the Darian Gap expedition. And the ones from the First Overland Expedition. But I think I saw one of those in Grizzly'n'Bears video in Australia. 🙋‍♀️

[@struanrobertson3417]

Land Rover are contagious also. Between 3 of my friends we have 6. 1 x 101 forward control, 1 x Freelander 2, 1 x Disco 3, and 2 x Defenders TD5. I think though we need more 😂.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Sounds like you have busy weekends Lol. 👍 Christian

[@jfc213]

love your channel

[@dereckjtbear2175]

I serviced my 24 year old transmission but unfortunately after test driven, a leaking mess I discovered I'd over torqued by 5Nm,Of course I quickly replaced Torque wrench(WERA) With one my eyes are Not deceived by. Goes to show how critically important torqued bolts are on vital components, Fortunately No damage to transmission Only my pride.🙈🙊🙉 Vera/Christian great video once again 😄 A great way to relax on a Sunday afternoon 😁

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Sometimes I wake up at night thinking about a bolt which I may have torqued wrong. Christian

[@ArneKruschat]

@@Vera_and_Christian I recognise that Christian... ;-) Kind regards, Arne

[@AJB1]

@@Vera_and_Christian I sometimes wake up wondering if I remembered to back my torque wrench off to minimum before putting it away! (I've never actually forgotten to - just worry about it almost every time!!)

[@RickRolling-tc7vb]

Aww, that's a nice dog. Good to see a dirty land rover too, I didn't think that was possible in Germany anymore - but I'm always learning something from Vera & Christian. About time you traded that A Class for a Freelander 2 though, you have standards to maintain.

[@user-kd3pw6lw8h]

Great video guys

[@jakezgab8576]

Job well done 👍🏻👍🏻

[@garyfoster]

You two are so good 👌👍