Range Rover P38 · 1994–2002

Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 DSE Range Rover P38 · 136 hp (1994 to 2002)

The Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 DSE of the Range Rover P38 generation uses the M51 2.5 diesel engine with 136 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Diesel
Power: 136 PS / 100 kW
Displacement: 2 497 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: M51 2.5
Period covered: 1994–2002
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 4 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

136 hp (100 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 1994 to 2002.

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In the range

It is the only diesel version of this generation.

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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.

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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 Range Rover 2.5 DSE Range Rover P38?

The M51 2.5 diesel engine (2 497 cc), 136 hp (100 kW).

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Which oil for the Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 DSE?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the M51 2.5 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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