Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 6/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 2996 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 10,5 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 95 |
| Ignition system Description | Map-DI |
| Trigger location | Cam/Crankshaft |
| Fuel system Description | MFI-s(d) |
| Air metering Type | Mass/MAP |
| Combined ignition and fuel ECM | Yes |
| Diagnostic socket | Yes |
Ignition system
| Ignition coil Make | Land Rover |
|---|---|
| Ignition coil Type | LR121788 |
| Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V | 12,0 |
Firing order
The firing order for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | Hydraulic |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) takes 8.82 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5006-16.
Transfer box
See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.
Coolant
Cooling system must be filled using vacuum filling equipment.
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil classification OEM | STJLR.03.5006-16 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 8.82 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8) |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | 6.3 |
| View more information | — |
| Filling transmission and checking ATF level | |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | 8.3 |
| Automatic transmission - dry fill capacity | |
| Differential oil grade - front SAE | Castrol BOT 750B Synthetic |
| Differential front/AT litres | — |
| Selectable 4WD | |
| Differential oil grade - rear SAE | Castrol BOT 750B Synthetic |
| Differential oil grade - rear | |
| Differential rear litres | — |
| Electronic differential | |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | Castrol Halbot 311 Synthetic |
| Transfer box litres | 1.25 |
| Coolant Type | Havoline XLC |
| Coolant Colour | Orange |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 12.4 |
| Cooling system must be filled using vacuum filling equipment. | |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 4 |
| Brake fluid classification | ISO Class 6 |
| Brake fluid litres | 1.13 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 32 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front | |
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear | 23 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front | |
|---|---|
| Minimum pad thickness Front | 3 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 3 mm |
Service & electrical
Ignition timing
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is not adjustable.
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | Not adjustable |
|---|
Battery
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12/150 (90) |
|---|
Spark plugs
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) uses NGK SILZKAR8G7Y spark plugs with a 0,7 mm electrode gap.
| Spark plugs Original equipment | NGK |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | SILZKAR8G7Y |
| Electrode gap mm | 0,7 |
Tuning and emissions
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | ECM Controlled |
|---|---|
| Idle speed rpm | Not adjustable |
Service checks and adjustments
| Radiator cap bar | 2,0 |
|---|---|
| Thermostat opens °C | 101 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolt torque for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is 20 Nm.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Renew bolts | Yes |
| Tighten | 20 Nm |
| Tighten | 90º |
| Tighten | 180º |
| Tighten | M8=26 Nm |
| Tighten | M6=11 Nm |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | 1)25 Nm 2)37 Nm |
| Main bearings Stage 2 | 135º |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 20 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 125° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 25 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Lower oil pan | |
| Sump drain bolt | 30 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | -/30 Nm+120° |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 37 Nm+90° |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 25 Nm+60° |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | — |
| View more information | — |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 11 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 12 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | — |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 25 Nm |
| Water pump | 12 Nm |
| Coolant pump - engine | |
| Spark plugs | 23 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 30 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 11 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 48 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 20 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 15 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 120 Nm+60° |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | — |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | |
| Rear hub | — |
| Rear hub | |
| Steering wheel | 48 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 110 Nm+180° |
| Steering track rod end | 140 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub Front | 10 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub - front | |
| Brake caliper to carrier Front | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 133 Nm+60° |
| Brake disc to hub Rear | 10 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub - rear | |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 110 Nm+120° |
| Back plate to hub Rear | 9 Nm |
| ABS sensor Front | 9 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 9 Nm |
| Road wheels | — |
Air conditioning
| No. of AC service connectors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning restrictor type | Expansion valve |
| Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling | Yes |
| Compressor variable displacement solenoid | Yes |
| Air conditioning refrigerant Type | — |
| Do not mix R134a with R1234yf. | |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams | 650±10 |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | ND-12 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | 100 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity | |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV?
The firing order for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
What spark plugs does the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV use?
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) uses NGK SILZKAR8G7Y spark plugs with a 0,7 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV take?
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) takes 8.82 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5006-16.
What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV?
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV?
The cylinder head bolt torque for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is 20 Nm.
What is the ignition timing for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV?
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 P300 MHEV (2022–2026) is not adjustable.