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PHEV Service Interval

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#1 ·
There is a recommended service interval for the PHEV. Oil change after so many kilometres. But if you drive mostly electrically, you surely don't need to follow that schedule. So, what to do?
 
#4 ·
To the OP - The oil degrades over time and even more so in the PHEV as the ICE often doesn’t get up to temperature to boil off condensates etc.. check the underside of the filler cap… sometimes looks like greatly sludge like you have a head gasket failure!! Would definitely recommend intervals at least what is recommended irrespective of how many miles you do on EV.
 
#29 ·
Looking at your screenshot, it shows "Reset Trip A". I was able to toggle between trips and journey but if you've reset any of them, it doesn't seem to show a total. Admittedly, not clear what journey refers to and haven't looked it up. But if you've never reset the trips, this is definitely a MUCH easier option. :)
 
#32 ·
Looking at your screenshot, it shows "Reset Trip A". I was able to toggle between trips and journey but if you've reset any of them, it doesn't seem to show a total. Admittedly, not clear what journey refers to and haven't looked it up. But if you've never reset the trips, this is definitely a MUCH easier option. :)
I never reset "Trip A/1" on all of my cars to have full stats starting from the factory. Maximum I reset "Trip B/2", if ever. But didn't really do it for last 10 years or so maybe.

I don't think people are really resetting these "Trips" on L460s ever, as separate journeys are all in the app anyway.
 
#13 ·
I have a somewhat similar situation even though my RR is a L405 PHEV and not a L460, but the principle should be the same. LR provides a chart that shows the various service intervals dependent on years or miles, whichever comes first. I've attached a copy of mine, you most likely can find yours in the iGuide under "Passport to Service".

We don't drive much, so the miles guideline doesn't apply. For example, I have only 30k miles after 4 years so my next service will be the 42k mile service. You can see what is covered. The service interval is based on using synthetic oil as recommended by LR. I do not feel entirely comfortable in changing the oil every 2 years, so in between I send a sample to Blackstone Labs for analysis to see if the wear is "normal".
 

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#30 ·
I could think of a number of reasons...they learned from the previous year - also same models but different year doesn't always mean zero changes. Sometimes minor under the hood improvements are made between years. I think you assume they are exactly the same cars - software, under hood, etc. etc. I'd be curious if someone on the forum with direct knowledge (i.e. works for Land Rover) with access to engineering could verify...
 
#31 ·
My 2 cents...A lot of opinions on this thread. What I do know is:

1. Manufactures do extensive testing and don't randomly arrive at these numbers. They are data driven - for the most part.
2. Manufacturers also provide warranties (4 years for example) so at least initially, there is some incentive for the car to not breakdown beyond some variance before the warranty period. Otherwise, this would affect their financials.
3. Oil does degrade based on use i.e. number of miles and also over time.
4. Most modern cars have sensors and the actual mileage for oil change may change based on type of driving, miles, oil quality, etc. Having said that, I do NOT know this specific to Range Rover.

I also feel that 21k is a lot BUT that is based on previous cars I've owned and have not compared the type of engine, the oil used, the engine specs, etc. etc. My point is - it's is easy to simplify this into car X requires 10K therefore all cars should be changed at 10k. The reality is, it's A LOT more complicated.

My dealer recommended annual change but I'm leaning on going with the Manufacturer and NOT the dealer recommendation.