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Stuarth91

Member Since: 04 Mar 2016
Location: Ayrshire
Posts: 16

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black

2.2 Puma Utility Maintenance Advice

Hi,

I've had my 65 plate Utility wagon for a year now and have done 10000 miles in it with no issues. It's due in for its first service with an independent soon. I intend to keep the car indefinitely. I have modified several bits and bobs so far, including new steering wheel, soundproofing, LEDs, Dinitrol etc.

I'd like any help or advice in general preventative maintenance - little bits and bobs that will increase the life of the vehicle and components. I'd also like to upgrade the security and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Stu.

25th Nov 2016 11:28pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Alpine White

Watching! V8 90...WIP

26th Nov 2016 12:16am

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

Decent quality Pedal-Lock gives peace of mind when you park up and leave your vehicle unattended. My preference (after considerable research and recommendations from forum members) was for the Adrenalin version.

Have used it for protection across four countries and when parked up in some well renowned crime hotspots such as West Yorkshire - never had a problem.

The other tip is do everything you can to slow down corrosion - Land Rover Defenders seem to come with rather variable protection against water ingress and looking shabby.

26th Nov 2016 10:43pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7905

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Speaking to Pete Bell While he did my remap, he just recommended a mid service oil change i.e. Every 5-6k, and as above control corrosion and add as many layers of security. Lots on security on here just use the search facility. If you don't find what you need just shout.

To maintain the LR 6 year corrosion warranty I believe you need an annual main dealer inspection.

Ps I'm no expert just passing on what I've learnt from the forum

James
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26th Nov 2016 11:36pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

The debate whether to use an independent garage or an official dealer has been discussed by many on the forum - with a strong case being made for both. The technicalities of servicing a Ford Transit engine, doing some fluid changes and checking assorted nuts haven't rattled loose should not warrant service costs in excess of £700.

Personally I went for the official dealer (bargained hard for more competitive service charges) and when a couple of warranty issues cropped up they were first-class in getting me sorted out quickly. At least I felt I had a relationship with the dealer when it came to wanting some additional work undertaken.

For me, it all came down to 'managing risk', and how lucky did I feel regarding the reliability of some key (and expensive to replace) components.

27th Nov 2016 5:39pm

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