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Land Rover Defender 300Tdi specs and manuals
Defender (1990–2016) · 1994–1998
Model data
| Built | 1994–1998 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5 L 300Tdi turbodiesel I4, 111 bhp, 195 lbf ft (264 Nm) |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed R380 with LT230 transfer box |
| Wheelbases | 90 · 110 · 130 |
| Notes | Introduced 1994. |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 90: 2360 · 110: 2794 · 130: 3226 |
| Overall length | 90: 3722–3883 mm · 110: 4438–4631 mm · 130: 5132 mm |
| Width / track | 1790 mm / 1486 mm |
| Wading depth | 500 mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 90: 2400–2550 kg · 110: 2950–3050 kg · heavy-duty 110/130: 3500 kg |
| Towing (on-road) | Unbraked 750 kg · over-run brakes 3500 kg · nose weight 150 kg |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 15W-40 mineral, API CH or better (10W-40 below −10 °C) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 6.65 L including filter |
| Coolant | 11.1 L, 50% IAT (blue) ethylene-glycol antifreeze |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | R380 5-speed, 2.67 L. Originally ATF Dexron; later boxes filled with MTF 94 (75W-80). Check the tag or your manual |
| Transfer box | LT230: 80W-90 (GL-4 recommended), 2.30 L |
| Differentials | 80W-90 (Castrol EPX): front 1.70 L; rear 1.70 L (Rover axle, 90) or 2.26 L (Salisbury, 110/130) |
| Swivel housings | One-shot grease (Molytex EP00 or equivalent), ≈0.35 L each side; early 300Tdi may still use EP90 |
| Steering | Power steering: Dexron III ATF |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 (separate reservoir) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Oil & filter, propshaft grease, sedimenter drain, brake pad check: 6,000 mi / 6 months · valve clearances, breather, air filter, R380 gearbox oil, axle & transfer level check: 12,000 mi / 1 year · fuel filter, brake fluid (2 L), transfer box & axle oil: 24,000 mi / 2 years · coolant (11.1 L): 36,000 mi / 3 years · intercooler flush: 48,000 mi / 4 years · timing belt kit and auxiliary belt: 72,000 mi / 5 years. Bulkhead uses 60,000 mi for the timing belt, as Glencoyne advises for the Defender |
Settings & torque figures
| Valve clearances | 0.20 mm (0.008 in), inlet and exhaust; rule of nine |
|---|---|
| Timing belt interval | 60,000 mi / 5 years (halve it for dusty use or regular deep wading) |
| Wheel nut torque | Alloy 130 Nm (96 lbf ft) · steel 108 Nm (80 lbf ft) · heavy-duty 170 Nm (125 lbf ft) |
| Other torque figures | Sump drain plug 35 Nm · gearbox drain 50 Nm, filler 30 Nm · transfer drain and filler 30 Nm |
| Tyre pressures (handbook) | 90: front 29 / rear 38 psi · 110: front 29 / rear 49 psi (110 Station Wagon 33/49, 65 rear fully laden) · 130: front 45 / rear 66 psi |
| Grease nipples | NLGI-2 lithium-based grease |
| Fuel tank | 90: 60 L · 110/130: 75 L (Td5 handbook) |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | ERR3340 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | AEU2147L |
| Air filter | ESR2623 |
| Timing belt | STC4096L |
| Auxiliary belt | ERR3287 (1595 mm, to engine MA) or ERR5911 (1580 mm, from TA) |
| Breather filter / O-ring | ERR1471 / LLO100000 |
| Sump plug washer | UAM2857L (ALU1403L from engine 16L88229A) |
| Rocker cover gasket / washers | ERR2409 / ERR3424 |
| Valve stem cap | LJC100270 |
| Sump gasket | 546841 |
| R380 drain plug washer | FTC4112 |
| LT230 drain plug washer | FRC4808 |
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