| Author | Message | ||
     D. Howell (Blackandtan) Member Username: Blackandtan Post Number: 117 Registered: 04-2003 |
For the first time a couple days ago I tried the minimum rated octane suggested in the LR manual. Today (at about 1/8 to 1/4 tank left) the service engine light came on. Connection or 'it's just a coincidence'? And, are there ways to reset this myself, and remedy the situation. For instance adding some nice very high octane gas and maybe tipping some tasty pint of performance liquid into the tank? | ||
| Robbie Donaldson (Robbie) Senior Member Username: Robbie Post Number: 605 Registered: 02-2002 |
is it the red service engine light, or the amber check engine light? | ||
| Ryan Graham (Ryangraham) Member Username: Ryangraham Post Number: 88 Registered: 01-2004 |
could just be a coincidence. check the code. low octane fuel (if its low enough and crappy enough) can set a check engine light. | ||
| S.C.Young (Youngsc) Member Username: Youngsc Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2003 |
The D1 was designed for low octane. If you run higher octane in it you'll carbon up the engine over time until it HAS to run on higher octane because the compression ratio is effectively raised by the carbon deposits. I don't see how even TOO low of octane would trigger an emissions related sensor. I could be wrong, but... | ||
| James Briscoe (Rockywood) Member Username: Rockywood Post Number: 53 Registered: 01-2004 |
Youngsc, When you say "designed for low octane" what level octane are you refering to? Cause I try to run premium (92) as I think this is best but maybe I am paying more for something I don't even need? Never heard this before... please elaborate. | ||
| Lance Cowley (Duckhunter) New Member Username: Duckhunter Post Number: 35 Registered: 01-2004 |
The service engine light is set to come on when you are recomended for service. re-set it yourself in the lower kick pannel of your passenger side. find the little box w/the land rover sticker, and use a paper clip to bridge the connection. You insert it behind the sticker, you will find a little hole. It is not the gas......... It is a land rover...... | ||
| Tom Fioretti (Tom_in_md) Member Username: Tom_in_md Post Number: 179 Registered: 02-2003 |
Coincidence. Like Lance wrote. The "Service Engine" light is a scheduled event. Doesn't mean anything is wrong, just means it's time to visit your local Land Rover Dealership and donate some of your hard earned cash to their charity. As long as you keep up with maintenance on your own, just reset it. |
