Routine care and maintenance keep a fully restored Land Rover Defender ready for any adventure. Review these Land Rover Defender maintenance and care tips today to determine the total cost of ownership of a restored ride by ECD Automotive Design.

Cleaning Tips for Restored Defenders

A Defender has lots of opportunities to get dirty. Clean it with these steps:

• Pick a day: Don’t wash your Land Rover in direct sunlight, as the UV rays can damage the paint job.
• Rinse the ride: Soak the entire vehicle to remove any stubborn mud, road salt, or debris.
• Prepare your cleaning kit: Invest in high-quality automotive shampoo, leather cleaner, and other cleaning products.
• Wash regularly: Land Rover Defenders should be washed at least every two weeks. Promptly remove excess dirt and mud.
• Use car wax: Polish the surface and repair any scratches before applying wax by hand or with an orbital polisher for a long-lasting shine.
• Condition leather: Once every three months or so, apply quality leather cleaner and conditioner. Gently wipe the product and buff the surface.

Oil Changes and Other Maintenance Steps

Verify these intervals with a trusted mechanic to ensure a Land Rover Defender is properly maintained:

• Oil change every 6,000 miles or six months.
• Brake fluid changed every 18,000 miles or 18 months.
• New gearbox oil every 24,000 miles.
• Renew coolant every 36,000 miles or two years.

Electric Land Rover Defender maintenance includes some different steps. Check the battery coolant levels every 7,5000 miles, inspect the suspension system, and replace brake fluid as normal in a Lander Rover electric vehicle.

Cost of Ownership

The costs of owning and maintaining a classic Land Rover Defender vary considerably. Build a Defender today for reduced maintenance costs. Work with ECD Automotive Design to receive a fully customized and restored ride.