Draining and filling engine oil (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Oil Filter Replacement Element Remover 303-1128

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Specification

2.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the engine cover. Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)

4.

CAUTION: When removing the oil filter assembly, be careful not to damage the fuel temperature sensor.

Using a special tool, remove the oil filter element.

• Loosen the oil filter element cap 4 turns to allow oil to drain from the cap.
• Remove the oil filter element cover.
• Remove the sealing ring and discard it.

5. Remove the engine protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)

6. Unscrew the oil drain plug.

• Place a container to collect any spilled oil.
• Discard the oil pan drain plug seal.

7. Screw in the oil drain plug.

• Clean the contact surfaces of the parts.
• Install a new sealing washer.
• Tighten the drain plug (tightening torque 25 Nm).

8. Install the replacement oil filter element.

• Clean the parts.
• Make sure the pin on the oil filter element fits into the hole in the filter housing.
• Install a new O-ring.
• Tighten the oil filter element cap. (tightening torque 25 Nm).

9. Fill the engine with oil.

10. Install the engine protection. Engine protection (76.10.50)

11. Install the engine cover. Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)

12. Connect the ground wire to the battery.

13. Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.