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Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel maintenance

Range Rover Classic (1970–96) · 1986–1992

Italian VM engines with a separate cylinder head per cylinder. Built 1986–1992, 2.4 L (1986–88) and 2.5 L (1989–92) VM turbodiesel I4, 5-speed manual or ZF 4-speed automatic.

Service schedule

Every routine job for a Range Rover Classic 2.4 / 2.5 VM turbodiesel with its normal interval, whichever comes first. Tap a job for the step-by-step guide, parts and tools.

JobSystemEvery
Engine oil & filter changeEngine3,000 mi / 6 months
Air filter elementFuel & air12,000 mi / 1 yr
Fuel filter change & bleedFuel & air12,000 mi / 1 yr
Drain fuel sedimenter / water trapFuel & air6,000 mi / 6 months
Check coolant level, hoses and head gasket signsCooling3,000 mi / 3 months
Fan / auxiliary belt checkCooling12,000 mi / 1 yr
Coolant drain, flush & refillCooling2 yrs
Grease propshaftsDriveline6,000 mi / 6 months
Check swivel housings & sealsAxles12,000 mi / 1 yr
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levelsTransmission12,000 mi / 1 yr
Change gearbox & transfer box oilTransmission24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Change front & rear axle oilAxles24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Steering & power steering checkSteering12,000 mi / 1 yr
Inspect pads, discs & brake hosesBrakes12,000 mi / 1 yr
Adjust transmission handbrakeBrakes12,000 mi / 1 yr
Brake & clutch fluid changeBrakes2 yrs
Suspension bushes, arms & dampersSuspension12,000 mi / 1 yr
Wheel bearings & hub sealsAxles24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & filter changeTransmission24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofingBody & chassis1 yr
Annual safety inspectionSafety1 yr
Monthly walk-round checksSafetymonthly

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