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Land Rover Freelander 1 1.8 K-series petrol maintenance
Freelander 1 (1997–2006) · 1997–2006
Land Rover's first monocoque, with a transverse engine and permanent 4WD through an IRD and viscous coupling. Three- and five-door bodies. Built 1997–2006, 1.8 K-series petrol I4, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (JATCO, CommandShift); permanent 4WD through an intermediate reduction drive (IRD), viscous coupling and rear diff.
Service schedule
Every routine job for a Land Rover Freelander 1 1.8 K-series petrol with its normal interval, whichever comes first. Tap a job for the step-by-step guide, parts and tools.
| Job | System | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Service: engine oil & filter | Engine | 12,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Pollen (cabin) filter | Body | 12,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Air filter element | Fuel & air | 24,000 mi / 2 yrs |
| Spark plugs | Ignition | 24,000 mi / 2 yrs |
| Timing belt (and fuel pump belt where fitted) | Engine | 72,000 mi / 7 yrs |
| Auxiliary belt & tensioner check | Engine | 12,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Coolant change (10-year) | Cooling | 10 yrs |
| Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection | Brakes | 12,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Brake fluid change | Brakes | 3 yrs |
| Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials | Transmission | 60,000 mi / 6 yrs |
| IRD, viscous coupling & propshaft check | Transmission | 12,000 mi / 1 yr |
| Underbody & corrosion check | Body & chassis | 1 yr |
| Annual safety inspection | Safety | 1 yr |
| Monthly walk-round checks | Safety | monthly |
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