Land Rover Range Rover 2000 2001 Owners Handbook 2nd Edition Aus Rover

Cleaning & vehicle care
168 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Wash your vehicle frequently using a clean,
grit free sponge and generous quantities of
cold or lukewarm water containing a car
shampoo. Rinse and dry off with a chamois
leather.
Do not use hot water!
Do not use detergent soap products or
washing-up liquid!
During winter months when salt has been
used on the roads, use a hose to wash the
underside of the vehicle. Pay particular
attention to wheelarches and panel seams,
and to removing accumulations of...

Cleaning & vehicle care
169 LOOKING AFTER THE INTERIOR
Clean plastic-faced or cloth covered surfaces
with diluted upholstery cleaner.
Leather seats, steering wheel and trim
features should be cleaned with a damp cloth
moistened with undiluted upholstery cleaner.
Leave for five minutes, and then repeat the
operation using a clean, cloth and water, but
avoid flooding the area! Dry and polish the
leather with a dry, clean, lint-free cloth.
DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture
creams or polishes....

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SECTION 5
General data
Section Contents Page
Lubricants & fluids 173..................................
Capacities 175................................................
Engines 176....................................................
Steering 177...................................................
Electrical system 177......................................
Dimensions 177.............................................
Approach, departure & breakover
angles...

172 

General data
173 LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and conditions
COMPONENTS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE°C
Specification SAE -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
Petrol engine sump
Oil to meet 5W/30
ACEA A1, 5W/40, 5W/50
(Note: ACEA A2 oils 10W/30
are also suitable) 10W/40
10W/50
10W/60
Main gearbox - automatic
Dexron IID or III
Transfer box
Dexron IID or III
Final drive units
Texaco Multigear 75W 90R
Power steering
ATF Dexron IID, Dexron III or
Texmatic 9226 

General data
174 Brake/clutch reservoir
Universal brake fluids or any brake fluid having a minimum boiling point of 260°C.
Windscreen washers
Screen washer fluid.
Engine cooling system
Use carboxylate formula/organic acid technology (OAT) based coolant. This is extended
life ethylene glycol based coolant, containing no phosphates, silicates, borates, nitrates,
amines or methanol.
The specific gravity of a 50% anti-freeze solution at 20°C is 1.075 and protects against
frost down to -36°C.
Inertia reel...

General data
175 CAPACITIES
The following capacities are approximate and are provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be
checked using the dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
Fuel tank 100 litres.............................................................................
Engine sump
(including filter)6.6 litres
..................................................................
Automatic gearbox
- 4.0 litre models 9.7 litres...........................................................
- 4.6 litre...

General data
176 ENGINES
4.0 litre petrol
Bore 94 mm............................................................................
Stroke 71.12 mm..........................................................................
Number of cylinders 8....................................................
Compression ratio -
low compression 8.2:1.........................................
high compression 9.35:1........................................
Cylinder capacity 3950 cm...

General data
177 STEERING
Steering wheel turns lock to lock 3.2 turns.................................
Camber angle (at kerb weight) 0° .....................................
Castor angle (at kerb weight) 4° .......................................
King pin inclination 8° ......................................................
Front wheel toe out 0.60 mm to 1.80 mm......................................................
Turning circle between kerbs 11.89 m.......................................
ELECTRICAL...