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Range Rover P38 4.0 / 4.6 V8 specs and manuals
Range Rover P38 (1994–2002) · 1994–2002
Model data
| Built | 1994–2002 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0 L and 4.6 L Rover V8 (GEMS management to 1998, Bosch 'Thor' from 1999) |
| Gearbox & 4WD | ZF 4HP24 (4.0) or GM 4L80-E (4.6) automatic; R380 manual on some 4.0s; Borg Warner chain-drive transfer box with viscous coupling |
| Wheelbases | 108 in |
| Notes | Second-generation Range Rover with air suspension and the BECM body computer. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 10W-40 semi-synthetic or 5W-30/5W-40 synthetic (the handbook calls for semi- or fully synthetic) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈6.6 L including filter (owners quoting the handbook) |
| Coolant | ≈11.3 L, 50% OAT antifreeze (aluminium engine: keep the mix strong) |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | Automatic: ZF 4HP24 (4.0) or GM 4L80-E (4.6): ATF Dexron III, ≈9.7 L from dry · manual R380 (4.0): ≈2.7 L |
| Transfer box | Borg Warner 44-62 chain-drive box with viscous coupling, ≈2.3 L: use the fluid in your handbook (it is not the LT230 oil) |
| Differentials | 80W-90 hypoid, ≈1.7 L each axle |
| Swivel housings | No swivel housings: CV joints and ball joints |
| Steering | Power steering: ATF Dexron III |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 (manual only) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Owners with the original Service Portfolio report a 12,000-mile / 12-month main service (first at 6,000 miles), with some later documents at 15,000 miles. Bulkhead changes the oil every 6,000 miles: the V8 is fussy about oil and coolant. |
Settings & torque figures
| Contact breaker gap | Distributorless coil packs: no points |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | Gap and type per the handbook for your engine management (GEMS 1994–98, Bosch Motronic 'Thor' 1999–2002) |
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
| Wheel nut torque | Check the handbook for your wheels |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | ERR3340 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | ESR4065 |
| Air filter | ESR341 or LR027408 (by VIN; see the catalogue) |
| Pollen filter | LR030219 |
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