Land Rover Range Rover 98my Owners Nas Rover Manual

Cleaning & vehicle care
158 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 gasoline, detergents, furniture
creams or polishes....

Air cleaner
159
Renewing the air cleaner element at the
recommended service intervals (see your
Passport to Service) is extremely important.
However, to maintain optimum engine
performance under dusty operating
conditions, more frequent renewal will be
necessary. Consult your Land Rover dealer for
guidance.Air cleaner element removal
Release the five clips (1) securing the air
cleaner top, then release the two clips (2)
securing the hose to the rear of the air
cleaner. Detach the hose and remove the air...

Spark plugs
160
Spark plug removal
Remove the plug leads (1), ensuring that you
hold the rubber shroud and NOT the H.T.
leads (this prevents damage occuring to the
connectors during removal).
Ensure that the recesses around the plugs are
free from debris (to avoid foreign matter
accidentally entering the cylinder head), and
use a suitable spark plug wrench to remove
the plugs and washers (2).
Cleaning and adjusting
Check or replace the spark plugs as
applicable. If the plugs are in good condition
but...

Engine oil & filter
161 Ensure the engine oil is changed at the
recommended service intervals (see your
Passport to Service).
Under severe operating conditions (i.e. regular
use in muddy terrain or dusty conditions), the
engine oil must be changed frequently, even
to the extent of a daily change. Consult your
Land Rover dealer for guidance.
Engine oil drain and refill
With the engine warm (to assist oil drainage)
and the vehicle parked on firm, level ground,
remove the filler cap (1) and position a...

Engine oil & filter
162 Oil filter renewal
To avoid draining the oil pump, it is essential
that the engine is filled with oil to the correct
level BEFORE the filter is removed. It is
therefore recommended that the engine oil is
renewed before work on the filter commences.
1.Clean the area around the filter head and
place a container beneath the engine.
2.Using a strap spanner or similar tool,
unscrew the filter anti-clockwise and
discard it.
3.Smear the seal of the new filter with clean
engine oil,...

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SECTION 5
General data
Section Contents Page
Lubricants & fluids 165..................................
Capacities 167................................................
Engines 168....................................................
Steering 169...................................................
Electrical system 169......................................
Dimensions 169.............................................
Approach, departure & breakover
angles...

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General data
165 LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Recommendations for all climates and conditions
COMPONENTS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE°F
Specification SAE
-22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122
Engine sump
Oils must meet 5W/30
API service levels SG or SH 5W/40, 5W/50
10W/30
10W/40
10W/50
10W/60
Main gearbox - automatic
ATF Dexron III*
Transfer box
ATF Dexron III*
Final drive units
MIL-L-2105 or 90W EP
MIL-L-2105B, C or D 80W EP
Power steering
ATF Dexron III or Texmatic 9226*
* Manufacturer highly recommends the following blends:
-...

General data
166 Brake reservoir
Universal brake fluids or any brake fluid having a minimum boiling point of 500ÊF (260°
C) and complying with FMVSS 116 DOT 4.
Windscreen washers
Screen washer fluid.
Engine cooling system (petrol and diesel models)
Ethylene Glycol based anti-freeze (containing no Methanol) with non-phosphate
corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines. The specific gravity of a
50% anti-freeze solution at 68°F (20°C) is 1.075 and protects against frost down to
-33°F...

General data
167 CAPACITIES
The following capacities are approximate and provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be set
using the dipstick or level plugs as applicable.
US units Imperial Metric
Fuel tank 24.6 US gall 20.4 Imp gall 93,0 litre
Engine sump 7.0 US quarts 11.6 Imp pt 6,6 litre
Automatic gearbox 11.6 US quarts 19.3 Imp pt 11,0 litre
Transfer box 2.4 US quarts 4.2 Imp pt 2,3 litre
Front differential 1.8 US quarts 3.0 Imp pt 1,7 litre
Rear differential 1.8 US quarts 3.0 Imp pt 1,7 litre...