Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 6/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity cc | 2993 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 16,1 |
Injection system
| Air metering Type | Mass/MAP |
|---|---|
| Pump type | Common rail |
| Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar | 120-2000 |
| Injector Ohm | 0,15-0,25 |
Injection sequence
The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Injection sequence | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
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Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) 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 Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) takes 5.9 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Coolant
The listed coolant type is Havoline XLC. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 9.4 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil classification OEM | STJLR.03.5003 DPF=STJLR.03.5005 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 5.9 |
| View more information | — |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8) |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| 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 rear litres | 0.82-0.85 |
| Rear diff oil | |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | — |
| Transfer box litres | — |
| Coolant Type | Havoline XLC |
| Coolant Colour | Orange |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 9.4 |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 4 |
| Brake fluid classification | LRES22BF03 |
| Brake fluid litres | 0.9 |
| Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) additive Type | AdBlue (AUS 32/ARLA 32) |
| Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) additive litres | 18.0 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Rear brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated).
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | — |
|---|---|
| Minimum brake disc thickness - front | |
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear | 23 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Minimum brake disc thickness - front | |
|---|---|
| Disc runout Front | 0,05 mm |
| Disc runout Rear | 0,07 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Front | — |
| Minimum brake pad thickness - front | |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 3 mm |
Service & electrical
Battery
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12/150 (90) |
|---|
Glow plugs
Glow plugs for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020): Original equipment 9X2Q-6M090-AC.
| Glow plug - part no. Original equipment | 9X2Q-6M090-AC |
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Tuning and emissions
| Idle speed rpm | 675±75 |
|---|---|
| Oil temperature °C | 80 |
| Idle speed - for smoke test rpm | 500-800 |
| Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm | 4800-5100 |
| Maximum time at governed speed secs | 2,0 |
| Test mode A/B | B |
| Probe type 1/2 | 1 |
| Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%) | 1,50 (48) |
| Smoke opacity - homologation value m-1 (%) | 0,51 (20) |
Starting and charging
| Maximum cranking amps A | 850 |
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Service checks and adjustments
| Radiator cap bar | 1,40 |
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Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) are tightened in 5 stages: 20 Nm, then 40 Nm, then 80 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Renew bolts | Yes |
| Tighten | 20 Nm |
| Tighten | 40 Nm |
| Tighten | 80 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 10 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Assemble components within 7 minutes. | |
| Sump drain bolt | 23 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | -/50 Nm+45°+45° |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | — |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 25 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | — |
| View more information | — |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | — |
| View more information | — |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 10 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 28 Nm |
| Water pump | 10 Nm |
| Injector/clamp | 9 Nm |
| Injector pipe unions | 1)15 Nm 2)35 Nm |
| Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear | 50 Nm |
| Fuel/injection pump mounting | 23 Nm |
| Glow plugs | 10 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 5 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor | 48 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 14 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front 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 to carrier 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
| No. of AC service connectors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning restrictor type | Expansion valve |
| Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling | Yes |
| Compressor variable displacement solenoid | No |
| Air conditioning refrigerant Type | R1234yf |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams | 800±10 |
| AC refrigerant quantity | |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | SPA2 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the injection sequence of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6?
The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
What glow plugs does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 use?
Glow plugs for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020): Original equipment 9X2Q-6M090-AC.
How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 take?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) takes 5.9 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6?
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6?
The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) are tightened in 5 stages: 20 Nm, then 40 Nm, then 80 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6?
Rear brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (2015–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated).