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MD5



Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Italy
Posts: 143
2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Cooling system fluid replacement
My Defender is 5y old and before summer season I would like to replace the cooling system fluid.

Is this a DIY task that can be made at home ? I read somewhere that fluid can be drained by disconnecting the water lines from the fuel cooler located on the bottom of the vehicle.

The refill must be entirely made from the expansion tank ?

Any advice or suggestion really appreciated, thanking in advance.
Post #317062 19th Mar 2014 5:10am
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driver9



Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 111
United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Extract from the owners handbook:-

"To make sure that the anti-corrosion properties of the coolant are retained, the antifreeze content should be
completely renewed every ten years, regardless of distance traveled".

I have used Ford`s coolant to top mine up because I can not purchase the Texaco coolant Land Rover recommend in the handbook. Label on the Ford stuff says it provides protection for 10 years.
Post #317073 19th Mar 2014 7:14am
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Yes, it is a DIY job and proceed as you have mentioned. Puma 110" SW

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Post #317127 19th Mar 2014 10:37am
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MD5



Member Since: 02 May 2011
Location: Italy
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
Thanks both driver9 and MK for the information. I'm impressed about the 10y lifespan of the OAT fluid!
Post #317287 19th Mar 2014 7:52pm
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