Land Rover Cary

Anti-Freeze:

Did you know that not all Land Rovers/Range Rovers use the same anti-freeze? Yep, there are four different kinds that go into different Rovers. It goes as follows:

BMW anti-freeze goes in 03-05 Range Rovers

Dexcool goes in Discovery 2, 1999-2002 Range Rovers and 2002-2005 Freelanders

Multi-cool goes into 1987-1998 Range Rovers, 1994-1999 Discovery Series I and Defenders

All the rest of the Land Rovers and Range Rovers use Land Rover branded or OAT Texaco XLC-Red

Tires:

Did you know that tires have a maximum weight rating as well as a speed rating:

Weight rating are designated on the side wall by a two or three digit number followed by the letter designating the speed rating (107Y). The higher the number, the more weight the tire can support.

(Towing adds weight to the vehicle also)

Land Rover/Range Rover vehicles are so heavy that they require much higher weight ratings on the tires than other vehicles. A tire that doesn't meet the minimum specifications set forth by Land Rover have the possibility of a blow out because the tires are not strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle.

That speed rating on tires is a misnomer. It should actually be performance rating. The performance rating is a letter designation, H, V, W Y, ZR, that represents the amount of nylon in a tire. Nylon has a characteristic different than most other materials in that it contracts when heated up, instead of expanding. This causes the tire to be much more stable at higher temperatures. You should never replace a manufactures recommended performance rating with a lower performance rated tire. This can cause instability and possible dangerous situations as the tire was not designed for your vehicle. It's like putting regular fuel in a car that requires premium. It may be okay for a while but in the long run it can damage the engine.

So, make sure the tires you purchase are the proper ones for the safety of you and your family!!!!