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Land Rover Discovery 2 Td5 specs and manuals
Discovery 2 (1998–2004) · 1998–2004
Model data
| Built | 1998–2004 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5 L Td5 turbodiesel I5 |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed R380 or 4-speed automatic; LT230 transfer box (centre diff lock deleted on most; traction control instead) |
| Wheelbases | 100 in |
| Notes | 1998–2004. Self-levelling rear air springs (SLS) and Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) on many versions. Facelift 2002. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 5W-30 to ACEA A1/B1 or A3/B3 (10W-40 in hot climates) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈8.2 L with a new filter (Td5 handbook figure) |
| Coolant | ≈13 L, 50% OAT (red/pink) antifreeze; never mix with blue IAT |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | R380 5-speed: MTF 94, ≈2.4 L · or ZF 4HP22/24 automatic: ATF Dexron III |
| Transfer box | LT230: 75W-90 synthetic (Castrol Syntrax / Texaco Multigear 75W-90R), ≈2.3 L |
| Differentials | EP90 / 80W-90 hypoid to API GL-4, ≈1.7 L each axle |
| Swivel housings | EP90, ≈0.35 L each side; later vehicles one-shot grease |
| Steering | Power steering: ATF Dexron III. ACE (if fitted) has its own reservoir and fluid: never mix them |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 |
| Land Rover service schedule | Land Rover: 12,000 miles / 12 months. Bulkhead changes the oil and both filters every 6,000 miles, as for the Defender Td5. |
Settings & torque figures
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
|---|---|
| Wheel nut torque | Alloy wheels ≈130 Nm (96 lbf ft); steel ≈108 Nm (80 lbf ft) |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | LPX100590 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | ESR4686 |
| Centrifuge rotor | ERR6299 |
| Sump plug / washer | TRL100040 / CDU1001 |
| Glow plug | ERR6066 |
| Auxiliary belt | PQS101490 (no A/C, no ACE) · PQS101500 (A/C, no ACE) · PQS101520 (ACE, no A/C) · PQS101510 (A/C and ACE) |
| EGR air filter (early) | ESR4323 (to VIN XA222500) |
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