Freelander I · 1997–2006

Land Rover Freelander 1.8 Freelander I · 120 hp (1997 to 2006)

The Land Rover Freelander 1.8 of the Freelander I generation uses the Rover K 1.8 petrol engine with 120 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 120 PS / 88 kW
Displacement: 1 796 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: Rover K 1.8
Period covered: 1997–2006
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

120 hp (88 kW), all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1997 to 2006.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The Rover K 1.8 engine is also fitted to: MG MG F (MG F), MG TF (TF), MG ZS (ZS Rover).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 26,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

26 000 km

12 months

JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Land Rover Freelander 1.8 Freelander I?

The Rover K 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 120 hp (88 kW).

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Which oil for the Land Rover Freelander 1.8?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the Rover K 1.8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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