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Land Rover Freelander 1 1.8 K-series petrol specs and manuals
Freelander 1 (1997–2006) · 1997–2006
Model data
| Built | 1997–2006 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8 K-series petrol I4 |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (JATCO, CommandShift); permanent 4WD through an intermediate reduction drive (IRD), viscous coupling and rear diff |
| Notes | Land Rover's first monocoque, with a transverse engine and permanent 4WD through an IRD and viscous coupling. Three- and five-door bodies. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 10W-40 to ACEA A2 or A3 (Freelander 1 handbook) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 4.5 L with filter (handbook). Many later models have no dipstick: check the level in the instrument menu |
| Coolant | 5.8 L, 50% OAT antifreeze (Castrol Anti-freeze SF or Texaco XLC) |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | Manual: Texaco MTF 94 (1.8: 2.2 L; diesel: 1.6 L from dry) · automatic: Texaco ATF N402 or Unipart ATF JF 403E (4.0 L refill) · IRD: API GL5 + MT1 · rear diff: API GL5 · power steering: ATF Dexron III (handbook) |
| Brakes | DOT4 low-viscosity brake fluid to Land Rover spec (ESP/ABS systems) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Land Rover service interval (UK): 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Models with a service indicator may ask for a service sooner. Brake fluid every 3 years and coolant every 10 years, regardless of mileage. |
Settings & torque figures
| Spark plugs | GSP 66527, gap 1.0 mm (handbook) |
|---|---|
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
| Timing belt interval | 72,000 mi / 7 years |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | LPW100180L |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | WFL100160 (to VIN YA999999) / WFL000010 (from 1A000001) |
| Pollen filter | JKR100200 (to YA999999) / LR029773 |
| Timing belt | LHN100560L (auto tensioner, from mid-1999) / LHN100390 (earlier) |
Sources for this model
- Wikipedia: Land Rover Freelander
- Rimmer Bros: Freelander 1 parts (genuine numbers)
- Land Rover: Freelander 04MY owner's handbook, technical data (TOPIx)
- Hagerty: Land Rover Freelander (1997–2006) buying guide
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 12 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 13 model year on (brake fluid and coolant intervals)
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 14 and 15 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 16 model year on
- Engine Oil Journal: Land Rover oil capacity chart (approximate capacities)
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