I'm really missing selling my ffrr, it was the right thing to do at the time, but I'm already wishing of what to get further down the line.

I'm not the biggest fan of diesels mainly cause of their complexity nowadays through variable geometry turbos, egr and dpf stuff. Too complicated IMHO and I feel that with the very high rpm, the turbos are a component that will go well before other engine parts.

So looking round, I have in mymind to stick with petrol. Ignoring the mpg aspects, are there any big complexities to the superchargers that means they need a set amount of maintenance or a particular life span before needing serious work. A bit like how the auto boxes need a regular service schedule even though initially, they were labeled sealed for life. V8 or else ...

Very good question, I may visit one this weekend or Tuesday.

Eventhough it is a 2010 it already ahs 75000 miles at the clock so any feedback is greatly appreciated.  l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

its been suggested that the s/c can have its oil changed at around the 60k miles mark and indeed there are 'kits' available on ebay...but no-one has actually done this as a diy job yet [afaik]

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic22808.html

seems like a "must do" at 75000 miles!  l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

Generally, are turbos less reliable than superchargers? Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

I think they are overall, but I think the gap in reliability is narrower than it used to be. Turbos I think in the past suffered from heat and seal issues and the chargers less so as they sat on top and dont have to deal with exhaust heat.

If its a case of a periodic oil change, then that's not too bad. I'm more concerned in whether they have main fail points that make them finicky and a pita. V8 or else ...

^^^+1  l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

"Does the Supercharger need any particular maintenance?"


Yeah, LOADS of fuel!  Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top
1998 90 TUL FFR Hard Top XD Wolf
1993 90 Tdi

*Gone: L405 4.4 VSE, L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Our SC is on 73k miles. It will be due a scheduled service in April. Aside to that are we saying the supercharger should be serviced around now?