Range Rover P38 · 1994–2002

Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 V8 Range Rover P38 · 218 hp (1994 to 2002)

The Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 V8 of the Range Rover P38 generation uses the Rover 4.6 V8 petrol engine with 218 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 218 PS / 160 kW
Displacement: 4 554 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: Rover 4.6 V8
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

218 hp (160 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 1994 to 2002.

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In the range

It is the only petrol 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 4.6 V8 Range Rover P38?

The Rover 4.6 V8 petrol engine (4 554 cc), 218 hp (160 kW).

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Which oil for the Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 V8?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the Rover 4.6 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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