FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE & PREVENTIVE CARE PHILOSOPHY

At INDEPENDENT, we follow all factory-scheduled maintenance guidelines unless a vehicle is being driven in harsh or severe conditions. Our approach combines manufacturer-recommended service intervals with proven preventive maintenance practices developed through 75+ years of combined Land Rover expertise.

Below you’ll find the recommended scheduled maintenance for North American–spec Land Rovers from model years 2006 to present, including Jaguar-powered 2005 LR3 models.
For model year 2010 onward, Land Rover recommends service every 15,000 miles on all models except the 2010–2015 LR2.

Harsh and/or severe driving conditions may require additional or more frequent maintenance.

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For M/Y 2010 onwards, Land Rover recommends service every 15,000 miles on all models except the 2010-2015 LR2.

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 44K® Fuel System Cleaner 

    • Perform Tire Rotation • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters (Clean Evaporator as Needed) 

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection 

    • Replace Wiper Blades

     • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan  

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA Oil® Fortifier & 44K®

    Fuel System Cleaner

    • Perform Tire Rotation

    • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters

    (Clean Evaporator as Needed)

    • Perform Power Steering Fluid Exchange Service

    (Where Applicable)

    • Perform Brake Fluid Exchange Service

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System

    • Replace Wiper Blades

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 44K® Fuel System Cleaner 

    • Perform Tire Rotation • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters (Clean Evaporator as Needed) 

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System 

    • Perform Fuel Induction / Direct Injection Fuel Service (Excludes Diesels) 

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment 

    • Replace Wipers Blades 

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection 

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 44K®

    Fuel System Cleaner

    • Perform Tire Rotation

    • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters

    (Clean Evaporator as Needed)

    • Perform Power Steering Fluid Exchange Service

    (Where Applicable)

    • Perform Brake Fluid Exchange Service

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System

    • Replace Wiper Blades

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 4K®k Fuel System Cleaner 

    • Perform Tire Rotation • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters (Clean Evaporator as Needed) 

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System 

    • Perform Fuel Induction / Direct Injection Fuel Service (Excludes Diesels) 

    • Replace Driveline Fluids (Includes: Front Differential, Rear Differential, and Transfer Case) 

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment 

    • Replace Wipers Blades 

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection 

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 44K®

    Fuel System Cleaner

    • Perform Tire Rotation

    • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters

    (Clean Evaporator as Needed)

    • Perform Power Steering Fluid Exchange Service

    (Where Applicable)

    • Perform Brake Fluid Exchange Service

    • Perform Cooling System Fluid Exchange Service

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System

    • Replace Wiper Blades

    • Perform Fuel Induction / Direct Injection Fuel Service

    (Excludes Diesels)

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

  • • Perform Oil Service with MOA® Oil Fortifier & 44K®

    Fuel System Cleaner

    • Perform Tire Rotation

    • Replace Pollen / Cabin & Engine Air Filters

    • Replace Timing Belt / Drive-Belts (Where Applicable)

    • Replace Spark Plugs (Diesel Vehicles not Included)

    • Perform Fuel Induction Service (Diesel Vehicles not Included)

    • Perform Battery Service & Check Charging System

    • Replace Wiper Blades

    • Perform 4 Wheel Alignment

    • Perform Digital Multi-Point Maintenance Inspection

    • Discuss Future Maintenance Action Plan

    *Harsh, and or severe driving conditions may require additional and more frequent maintenance.

LAND ROVER MODIFICATIONS

For 2006-2009 Range Rovers, 2006-2009 Range Rover Sports, 2005-2009 LR3s, and 2007-2015 LR2s, Land Rover recommends service every 7,500 miles.

Maintenance checklist at 7,500, 22,500, 37,500, 52,500, 67,500, 82,500, 97,500 and 112,500 miles includes:

  • Reset the service interval indicator

  • Change engine oil and replace filter

    • Everything at the 7,500 mile interval

    • Check operation of all lights, warning indicators and horn

    • Check operation of front/rear wiper washer systems

    • Replace pollen filter

    • Anti-corrosion check

    • Lubricate top edge door seals

    • Check battery condition

    • Inspect serpentine drive belts

    • Check and top up brake, PAS and windshield washer fluid

    • Check coolant level and freeze protection level

    • Change engine oil and replace filter

    • Remove road wheels

    • Inspect for brake pad wear, caliper leaks and disc condition

    • Check adjustment of electric park brake

    • Check tire pressure and tread depth

    • Lubricate wheel centers

    • Install road wheels to opposite side of the vehicle

    • Inspect for under vehicle fluid leaks

    • Road test

    *Change brake fluid at 45,000 mile interval

    • Everything at the 15,000 mile interval

    • Check condition and security of seats and seat belts

    • Inspect condition/operation of suspension and steering components, boots and drive axles

    • Inspect brake, fuel lines, PAS hoses and unions for correct routing and damage

    *Replace air cleaner element at 60,000 mile interval

    • Everything at the 15,000 mile interval

    • Change transfer gearbox oil

    • Change electronic rear differential oil

    • Replace supercharger drive belt-if equipped (only at 105,000 mile interval)

    • Replace spark plugs (only at 105,000 mile interval)

    • Everything at the 15,000 mile interval

    • Check condition and security of seats and seat belts

    • Change brake fluid

    • Change engine coolant (only at 120,000 mile interval)

    • Replace air cleaner element (only at 120,000 mile interval)

    • Change front and rear axle oil (only at 120,000 mile interval)

RECOMMENDED SERVICES

At INDEPENDENT, we strongly believe in preventive maintenance. We see time and time again that scheduled fluid flushes add greater longevity to vital vehicle systems. We have seen a lot of technical developments over our 75-plus years of combined knowledge and know what to recommend to keep your investment protected. We boast BG Chemicals and sophisticated, pressurized fluid transfer machines for these services. Remember, INDEPENDENT recycles all used, contaminated fluids.

Please read about some of our recommended services and products below. 

  • Description text goes A complete brake fluid flush under pressure with our specialized equipment is the only real way to preserve your brake system. Land Rover's anti-lock braking systems are vulnerable to dirty brake fluid and often fail as a result. It’s only under pressure that we can reach the dirty fluid trapped inside the valve block. This kind of routine brake fluid flush on your Land Rover will extend the life of your costly brake system components.here

  • Your Land Rover's power steering pump generates extremely high temperatures and pressures that can cause failure without notice. Over time, power steering fluid is depleted of buffering ingredients and becomes extremely dirty, literally destroying o-rings- causing leaks and worn pumps and racks. This leads to pump noise, erratic steering, and eventual mechanical failure.  We can help stop the destruction of your Land Rover's costly power steering system by flushing it entirely clean under pressure and removing all residue from worn seals and lines. Our service will ensure smooth, quiet operation, and our special fully synthetic BG fluid will help to prevent leaks and the sticking and wearing of parts due to its superb performance in extreme temperature, special anti-wear agents, and powerful anti-oxidants that inhibit fluid breakdown. 

  • We strongly recommend fuel injection and air induction services to keep your engine running smoothly. This removes any buildup of carbon and other deposits. Regular cleaning of the fuel system can ensure improved gas mileage and performance. The cleaner the engine, the more efficiently it will run. This service is especially important for anyone with a 5L Land Rover Engine, which were first used in 2010. We perform an on-engine, pressurized cleaning of the fuel injectors, throttle body, plenum, air-intake, intake valves and port, which removes all deposits in the combustion chamber and corrects the balance of fuel and air in the system. You'll notice reduced emissions, restored horsepower, increased fuel economy, smoother starting and idling, and quieter engine noise.

  • Through normal operation, the bearings, input and output shaft gears, and gear teeth in manual transmissions, differentials, and AWD systems are subjected to intense stress and heat and constant shearing of metal components. The result is chipping, thinning of fluid, flaking of bearings, and gear teeth which can result in looseness or binding. Gear teeth will become pitted and worn. Synchronizer sleeves may become scored so that they do not move freely. These conditions produce a noisy, hard-shifting transmission, excessive noise, and clunking in differential units, and eventual failure.

  • We strongly recommend using BG’s MOA with every oil change. MOA is a friction modifier, which makes the oil running through your engine more efficient at lubricating all of the components under intense heat and pressure. It also cleans piston ring belts, hydraulic lifters, and other engine components, which will extend engine life and reduce operation costs. MOA use will result in improved engine compression, increased power, and increased fuel economy.

  • We recommend the simple addition of a can 44K every 3,000-6,000 miles when you fill your Land Rover with gas. This product safely, rapidly, and thoroughly removes engine deposits in combustion chambers, intake manifolds, ports, and on valves. It cleans the entire fuel system and restores flow in fuel injectors. Using BG 44K will improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. It restores that “like new” feeling and keeps the engine running better, longer with more efficiency.

  • Item descriptionBefore you dish out on a used Land Rover, we strongly believe that you should contact us first. For a nominal fee, we will perform an extensive inspection of the vehicle and provide you with a comprehensive report. We will give you an honest appraisal of the vehicle taking into account its age, mileage, and its overall condition. Don’t get caught out! We have experienced instances of customers bringing us their recently purchased vehicle only to discover that they were totally unaware its actual condition and the amount of remedial work required to make it safe. Have the car inspected by INDEPENDENT before you part with your cash.

Here's our policy for work on 2004 and earlier MY Land Rovers:

  • We will do our absolute best to provide a realistic estimate for all required work, but more often than not, additional issues arise while in the middle of repairing older cars. In these instances, the customer will be notified of the unforeseen issue. Due to the technological limitations and surprises older models present, estimates should be seen as working documents which may be altered and adjusted for approval throughout the process.  

  • When new repairs are required or surprises arise, the customer will be given the option for the mechanic to keep going with the repairs or to stop. If the customer would like the additional work completed, they will be invoiced for the time spent on the vehicle. This means that after the estimated time for the initial concern/repair has expired, we will begin logging the amount of time spent getting the new repairs completed, and the customer will be charged accordingly. Parts may also be required. 

  • In such instances, our team will assist in an approach that best suits individual needs of the client. 

  • Older cars require brains, hardened tools, and greasy hands not a diagnostic machine to solve the problem. Our top priorities are to get the job done right the first time, be thorough, and return the vehicle in a safe and reliable working order. With that in mind, a good deal of TIME is required.   

  • For Land Rovers 2004 and earlier, we offer a 6mo warranty on repairs. We do not provide a warranty on reconditioned parts.