Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 8/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 4999 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 11,5 |
| 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 supply voltage + with ballast V | 12,0 |
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Firing order
The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Firing order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
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Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) 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 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) 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 and API/ACEA classification SM.
Coolant
The listed coolant type is Havoline XLC. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 6.8 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil classification OEM | STJLR.51.5122 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SM |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 8.0 |
| View more information | — |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8) |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| Automatic transmission fluid | |
| 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 | 0.82-0.85 |
| 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 | 6.8 |
| 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 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) 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 | |
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear | 23 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Minimum disc thickness | |
|---|---|
| Disc runout Front | 0,05 mm |
| Disc runout Rear | 0,07 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Front | 3 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 3 mm |
Service & electrical
Ignition timing
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) is not adjustable.
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | Not adjustable |
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Spark plugs
The Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) uses NGK ILKR6C-10 spark plugs with a 1,0 mm electrode gap.
| Spark plugs Original equipment | NGK |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | ILKR6C-10 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,0 |
| Spark plugs Make | NGK |
| Spark plug Type | ILKR6C-10 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,0 |
Tuning and emissions
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | ECM Controlled |
|---|---|
| Idle speed rpm | 710±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 |
Service checks and adjustments
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | — |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure | |
| Thermostat opens °C | 88-90 |
Fuel system
| Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar | 4,5-6,3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar | 150 Max |
Tightening torques
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | — |
| Main bearings | |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 10 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 50 Nm |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 25 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Assemble components within 7 minutes. | |
| Sump drain bolt | 24 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | -/45 Nm+90° |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 200 Nm+270° |
| View more information | — |
| 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)12 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 | 120 Nm+60° |
| Rear hub | 120 Nm+60° |
| 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 | 282 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub Rear | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 110 Nm+120° |
| 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 | 800±10 |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity | |
| 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 5.0 V8?
The firing order for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
What spark plugs does the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 use?
The Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) uses NGK ILKR6C-10 spark plugs with a 1,0 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 take?
The Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) 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 and API/ACEA classification SM.
What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8?
Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) 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 5.0 V8?
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) is not adjustable.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8?
Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover 5.0 V8 (2012–2016) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 31 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.