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Land Rover Freelander 1 2.0 L-series Di diesel specs and manuals

Freelander 1 (1997–2006) · 1997–2000

Model data

Built1997–2000
Engine2.0 L-series Di turbodiesel I4
Gearbox & 4WD5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic (JATCO, CommandShift); permanent 4WD through an intermediate reduction drive (IRD), viscous coupling and rear diff
NotesLand 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 oilDiesel oil to ACEA B3, 5W-30 to 10W-40
Oil capacityFill to the dipstick high mark. Many later models have no dipstick: check the level in the instrument menu
Coolant50% OAT antifreeze
Air filterPaper element
Main gearboxManual: 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)
BrakesDOT4 low-viscosity brake fluid to Land Rover spec (ESP/ABS systems)
Land Rover service scheduleLand 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

Valve clearancesHydraulic, no adjustment
Timing belt interval48,000 mi / 4 years

Service part numbers

Oil filterERR5542
Air filterESR4103
Pollen filterJKR100200
Timing beltLHN100610 (to engine 17N000186) / LHN100760 (from 17N000187)

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