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Range Rover 4.4 SDV8: Technical specifications

Technical specifications (2012–2020)

The Land Rover Range Rover (L405) 4.4 SDV8 is the 4.4-litre diesel variant, engine code 448DT, built from 2012 to 2020. Quick answers and key figures below, then the full workshop tables.

Engine code448DT
Power230 kW (313 hp)
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 bar0,5-5,5

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 WSS-M2C913C DPF=WSS-M2C934B
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
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

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Rear brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 Front3 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear3 mm

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

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Idle speed rpm660±150
Rated no load speed rpm4600-5000
Oil temperature °C80
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm510-810
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm4600-5000
Maximum time at governed speed secs2,0
Test mode A/BB
Probe type 1/21
Conditioning Accelerations/rpm5/4000 Min
Smoke opacity - homologation value m-1 (%)0,65 (24)

Service checks and adjustments

Radiator cap bar1,10
Thermostat opens °C88

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 block1)4 Nm 2)10 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.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head10 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head24 Nm
Water pump23 Nm
Injector/clamp10 Nm
Injector pipe unions10 Nm+73°
Fuel/injection pump mounting24 Nm
Glow plugs11 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor5 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor10 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch14 Nm
Oil filter27 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub120 Nm+60°
Rear hub120 Nm+60°
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 Front282 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear35 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear110 Nm+120°
ABS sensor Front9 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 TypeR134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams800±10
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 4.4 SDV8?

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

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

The Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 4.4 SDV8?

Valve clearances on the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

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

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) 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 4.4 SDV8?

Rear brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover 4.4 SDV8 (2012–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated).