Land Rover Freelander / LR2 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.

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

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