A Land Rover Maintenance Schedule

When was the last time your Land Rover broke down on the side of the motorway? If you said never, then you are either lucky, or you’ve taken the time to get to know your vehicle and become familiar with the maintenance it needs.

No one likes to be stuck on the side of the road with no clue as to what could be wrong with their vehicle, and there’s an easy way to prevent it: perform your scheduled maintenance. That’s right. Those instructions the manufacturer provided you in the owner’s manual can be your car’s salvation. With scheduled maintenance, you can be sure necessary repairs are performed, catch issues before they cause problems, and ensure a long and healthy life span for your car. Not sure where to start? We can help with that.

Your Land Rover’s Scheduled Maintenance

The type of maintenance your Land Rover requires will depend on the car’s mileage. Let’s take a look.

If the Land Rover is new and has 24,999 miles or less on it, you should schedule maintenance checks at four intervals:

7,500 miles

The engine oil needs to be changed.

12,000 miles

The fuel lines and hoses will need to be inspected.

16,000 miles

• The air filter, oil filter, and cabin air filter will need to be replaced.

• The brake fluid, brake callipers, and parking brake will need to be inspected.

• The engine oil will need to be changed.

• Certain Land Rover parts, like those related to the steering, suspension, wipers, exhaust system, and lights will need to be inspected and replaced as needed.

• A road performance test should be done.

24,000 miles

The fuel lines and hoses will need to be inspected.

In most cases, inspection of the Land Rover parts beneath the bonnet should continue to be inspected every 16,000 miles or so. Engine oil changes should occur at 7,500 miles.

Car Parts Inspections are Only an Estimate

While Land Rover manufacturers provide you with a scheduled maintenance plan for a reason, that doesn’t mean it is 100% accurate. If something seem wrong with your vehicle or if you feel like your brake pads need changed, don’t wait for a day marked on the calendar. Do what’s best for your car, and remember that these maintenance schedules are only an estimate of what you’ll need and reminder so you don’t forget to provide proper care for the vehicle.

In addition to sticking to the maintenance schedule as much as possible, remember to take care of any issues along the way.

• Inspect fluids often, adding additional ones as necessary.

• Check for leaks in or around the Land Rover parts beneath your bonnet.

• Inspect your brakes regularly to ensure they are working properly.

If something doesn’t feel right, take your Land Rover to a mechanic right away. You may not have to worry about that, though; if you stick to the scheduled maintenance plan provided by the manufacturer, you may be able to catch problems with certain car parts before they even become an issue.