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1997-2006

The Land Rover Freelander, known as the LR2 in North America, was introduced in 1997 as a compact luxury SUV designed to offer versatility and off-road capability. In terms of design, it featured Land Rover’s rugged styling cues, with short overhangs and a distinctive front grille. The Freelander/LR2 came with a full-time all-wheel-drive system and Land Rover’s renowned off-road technology, making it capable of tackling various terrains. Inside, it provided a comfortable and practical interior with seating for five and a split-folding rear seat for added cargo versatility. While it offered a premium driving experience, it faced some reliability issues in its early years. Under the hood, the Freelander/LR2 came equipped with a range of gasoline and diesel engines, depending on the market. Its performance was adequate, balancing on-road comfort and off-road prowess. Overall, the Land Rover Freelander/LR2 from 1997 to 2006 aimed to cater to buyers seeking a smaller, more urban-friendly Land Rover while retaining the brand’s legendary off-road heritage.

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Specifications

Land Rover Freelander specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.5L 6-Cylinder DOHC

  • Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
  • Oil Certification: API
  • Drain Plug Torque: 18FT-LBS
  • Oil capacity: 5.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

  • 2.5L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

  • Capacity: Diesel vehicles with DEF: 15.59 gal (59 L)

Gearbox fill from dry

  • Capacity: Diesel vehicles with DEF: 2.32qt (2.2 L)

Main gearbox oil

  • Type: 
    • Manual transmission: Castrol BOT 350 M3
    • Automatic transmission: Nippon AW-1

Power Transfer unit

  • Type: Castrol BOT 118

Haldex coupling

  • Type: STAT OIL SL01-301

Rear differential oil

  • Type: Castrol EPX

Power steering fluid

  • Type: Pentosin CHF202

Brake and clutch fluid

  • Type: Shell DOT4 ESL. If unavailable, a low viscosity synthetic compatible DOT4 brake fluid that meets ISO 4925 class 6 and Land Rover LRES22BF03 requirements may be used.

Washer reservoir

  • Type: Screen wash with frost protection
  • Capacity: With headlamp powerwash:  4.23 qt (4.0L)

Cooling system fill from dry

  • Type: 1:1 mixture of Castrol SF antifreeze and water
  • Capacity: 
    • Petrol engines: 5.81 qt (5.5 L)
    • Diesel engines: 7.50 qt (7.1 L)

Powertrain

Engine

  • Petrol:
    • 1.8 L K-Series I4
    • 2.5 L Rover KV6 V6
  • Diesel:
    • 2.0 L BMW M47 TD I4
    • 2.0 L L-Series TD I4

Transmission

  • 5-speed automatic
  • 5-speed manual

Fuel Consumption

LAND ROVER FREELANDER FUEL CONSUMPTION

Lights

Front Lights

  • Front Fog Light Bulb: H3-55W
  • Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 2825
  • Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1157A
  • High Beam Headlight Bulb: H7-55W
  • Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H7-55W

Rear Lights

  • Back Up Light Bulb: 7506
  • Brake Light Bulb: 7528
  • License Plate Light Bulb: 2825
  • Parking Light Bulb: 1157A
  • Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 12496
  • Tail Light Bulb: 7528

Interior Lights

  • Courtesy Light Bulb: 6418
  • Dome Light Bulb: 6461
  • Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 5008
  • Map Light Bulb: 2825