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Land Rover Freelander / LR2 2007-2015
Overview
The Land Rover Freelander 2, also known as the LR2 in North America, represented a significant improvement over its predecessor when it was introduced in 2007. This compact luxury SUV featured a more sophisticated and modern design, aligning it with Land Rover's contemporary style. It was slightly larger, offering more interior space and better comfort for both on-road and off-road journeys. The Freelander 2/LR2 continued to emphasize Land Rover's renowned off-road capabilities, with a full-time all-wheel-drive system and various advanced technologies like Terrain Response, which allowed drivers to tailor the vehicle's settings to different driving conditions.
Inside, the cabin was well-appointed, with high-quality materials and advanced infotainment options. The seating arrangement was versatile, and the rear seats could be folded to expand cargo space. The Freelander 2/LR2 came with a range of engines, including both gasoline and diesel options, to cater to different market preferences. While it wasn't as luxurious as some of its larger Land Rover siblings, it offered a compelling blend of off-road prowess, on-road comfort, and practicality, making it a popular choice in the compact luxury SUV segment.
Specifications
Land Rover Freelander specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Engine 2.2L 4-Cylinder
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
- Oil capacity:
- Diesel 5.9 liters (10 pints)
- Petrol 5.6 liters (9.9 pints)
Fuel
- Capacity:
- Diesel 68 liters (15 gallons)
- Petrol 70 liters (15.4 gallons)
Gearbox fill from dry
- Capacity: Diesel vehicles with DEF: 2.32qt (2.2 L)
Manual gearbox
- Capacity: 2 liters (3.5 pints)
Automatic gearbox
- Capacity: 7 liters (12.3 pints)
Main gearbox oil
- Type:
- Manual transmission: Castrol BOT 350 M3
- Automatic transmission: Nippon AW-1
Power Transfer unit
- Type: Castrol BOT 118
- Capacity: 0.75 litres (1.3 pints)
Haldex coupling
- Type: STAT OIL SL01-301
- Capacity: 0.65 litres (1.1pints)
Rear differential oil
- Type: Castrol EPX
- Capacity: 0.7 litres (1.2 pints)
Power steering fluid
- Type: Pentosin CHF202
Brake and clutch fluid
- Type: Use Land Rover brake fluid. If unavailable for topping up, a Low Viscosity DOT4 Brake Fluid that meets the requirements of ISO 4925 class 6 may be used.
Screenwash
- Type: Screenwash with frost protection
- Capacity:
- With headlamp wash: 5.8 liters (10.2 pints)
- Without headlamp wash: 3.1 liters (5.5 pints)
Screen cleaning paste
- Type: Land Rover screen cleaning paste DNJ500340.
Cooling system (refill)
- Type: 1:1 mixture of Castrol SF antifreeze and water
- Capacity:
- Diesel Manual: 5.4 liters (9.5 pints)
- Diesel (aux heater) Manual: 5.6 liters (9.9 pints)
- Diesel Auto: 5.7 liters ( 10 pints)
- Diesel (aux heater) Auto 5.9 liters (10.4 pints)
- Petrol: 4.4 liters (7.7 pints)
Powertrain
Engine
- Petrol:
- 2.0 L Ford EcoBoost 243 PS I4
- 3.2 L Volvo SI6 233 PS I6
- Diesel:
- 2.2 L Ford Duratorq 150 PS eD4
- 2.2 L Ford Duratorq 160 PS TD4
- 2.2 L Ford Duratorq 190 PS SD4
Transmission
- 6-speed Getrag M66EH50 manual
- 6-speed Aisin AWF21 automatic
Fuel Consumption

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
- Halogen headlamp (low and high beam): HB3/52W
- Xenon headlamp (low and high beam): D1S/35W
- Front direction indicators: PY21W/21W
- Rear direction indicators: PY21W/21W
- Front fog lamps: 55W/H11
- Side repeater lamps: 5/W5W
Rear Lights
- Reverse lamps: 21W/P21W
- Rear fog lamps: 21W/P21W
- Number plate lamps: 5W/ W5W
Interior Lamps
- All Interior lamps;5W/ W5W
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