Land Rover2015–2016Technical specifications

Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3-litre petrol (engine code 306PS). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Updated 8 Sep 2026Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (306PS) and chassis (L494) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Land Rover
Model: Range Rover Sport
Chassis: L494
Years: 2015–2016
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: 306PS

Performance & efficiency

Power: 280 kW (381 hp)
Engine size: 2,995 cc
Cylinders: 6 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel system: Bosch

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 8.0 litres

All 99 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2995
Compression ratio :1	10,5
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Bosch
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Bosch
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(d)
Air metering Type	Mass/MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,18-0,22 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,23-0,27 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) takes 8.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.51.5122.

Coolant

The listed coolant type is Havoline XLC. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.1 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20
Engine oil classification OEM	STJLR.51.5122
Engine with filter(s) litres	8.0
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Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8)
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
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Filling and checking level
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	8.5
Automatic transmission - dry fill capacity
Differential oil grade - front SAE	75W-90 Castrol SAF-XO
Differential front/AT litres	0.51-0.54
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	75W-90 Castrol SAF-XO
Differential oil grade - rear
Differential rear litres	0.84-0.87
Rear differential
Transfer box oil grade SAE	—
Transfer box oil grade
Transfer box litres	—
Transfer box oil
Coolant Type	Havoline XLC
Coolant Colour	Orange
Cooling system - total capacity litres	8.1
Cooling system
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Brake fluid classification	LRES22BF03
Brake fluid litres	0.9

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 31 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	31 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear	23 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,07 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	2 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	3 mm

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) is not adjustable.

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	Not adjustable

Battery

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/150 (90)

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	600±150 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	70
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,5 Max Not adjustable
CO level at idle speed - sample pipe Vol. % CO	Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	200
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2350-2650
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,90-1,09

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A	850

Fuel system

Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar	200 Max

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	SILZKAR7C-10S
Electrode gap mm	0,9-1,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
Renew bolts	Yes
Other engine tightening torques
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	—
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Assemble components within 7 minutes.
Sump drain bolt	24 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	-/45 Nm+90°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	200 Nm+270°
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Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts	65 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts
Camshaft sprocket/gear	32 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	1)3 Nm 2)11 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	13 Nm
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Assemble components within 7 minutes.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	1)10 Nm 2)18 Nm
Water pump	12 Nm
Spark plugs	20 Nm
Fuel rail	1)20 Nm 2)30 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	10 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	48 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
Knock sensor (KS)	20 Nm
Oil filter	25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	—
Front/rear hub
Rear hub	—
Steering wheel	47 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	110 Nm+240°
Steering track rod end	140 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	133 Nm+60°
Brake disc to hub Rear	35 Nm
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	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	9 Nm
Road wheels	—

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant quantity
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	R1234yf
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	800±10
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SPA2
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	80

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged?

The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged take?

What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged?

Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the ignition timing for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged?

The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) is not adjustable.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged?

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 31 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.

What battery does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged use?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 HST Supercharged (2015–2016) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).