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Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8: Technical specifications

Technical specifications (2014–2020)

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L494) 4.4 SDV8 is the 4.4-litre diesel variant, engine code 448DT, built from 2014 to 2020. Quick answers and key figures below, then the full workshop tables.

Engine code448DT
Power250 kW (340 hp)@ 3500 rpm
FuelDiesel
Cylinders8
Oil capacity9,4litres · with the filter

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type8/DOHC
Capacity cc4367
Compression ratio :116,1

Injection system

Air metering TypeMass/MAP
Pump typeCommon rail
Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar150-2000
Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar4,5-7,0
Injector Ohm0,15-0,25

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Injection sequence1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mmHydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mmHydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) takes 9.4 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 7.1 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
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 9.4
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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 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 7.1
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 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) 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 Rear23 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum brake disc thickness - front
Disc runout Front0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear0,07 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front
Minimum brake pad thickness - front
Minimum pad thickness Rear3 mm

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Service & electrical

Battery

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).

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

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed rpm660±150

Starting and charging

Maximum cranking amps A850

Service checks and adjustments

Radiator cap bar1,10
Thermostat opens °C88-96

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) are tightened in 4 stages: 20 Nm, then 40 Nm, then 80 Nm, then a final 180°.

Cylinder head
Renew boltsYes
Tighten20 Nm
Tighten40 Nm
Tighten80 Nm
Tighten180°
TightenM8=20 Nm
Cylinder head instructions
Other engine tightening torques
Oil pump to cylinder block10 Nm
Sump bolts
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Sump drain bolt23 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Camshaft sprocket/gear80 Nm+80°
Camshaft carrier/cap1)5 Nm 2)10 Nm
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Camshaft/rocker cover10 Nm
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Within 5 minutes apply sealant and assemble components. Tightening procedure must be completed within 10 minutes of sealant application.
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head20 Nm
Water pump23 Nm
Injector/clamp10 Nm
Injector pipe unions10 Nm+73°
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear60 Nm
Fuel/injection pump mounting24 Nm
Glow plugs11 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor5 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor10 Nm
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor60 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
Engine oil pressure switch14 Nm
Oil filter27 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
Rear hub
Steering wheel47 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting110 Nm+240°
Steering track rod end140 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front35 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front133 Nm+60°
Brake disc to hub Rear35 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear110 Nm+120°
Back plate to hub Rear9 Nm
ABS sensor Front10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear9 Nm
Road wheels

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors2
Air conditioning restrictor typeExpansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic couplingYes
Compressor variable displacement solenoidNo
Air conditioning refrigerant TypeR1234yf
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams800±10
AC refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil groupPAG
Air conditioning oil TypeSPA2
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³80

Frequently asked questions

What is the injection sequence of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8?

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 take?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) takes 9.4 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 4.4 SDV8?

Valve clearances on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8?

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) are tightened in 4 stages: 20 Nm, then 40 Nm, then 80 Nm, then a final 180°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8?

Rear brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated).

What battery does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 use?

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 SDV8 (2014–2020) uses a 12 V, 90 Ah battery (reserve capacity 150 minutes).