Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi

Land Rover Discovery 1990 2.5 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi has been produced from April, 1994 to December, 1998. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 113 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett T25004 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Land Rover Discovery 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.7 litres.

Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi has full time 4WD (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 20.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 145 km/h.

Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Land Rover Discovery 1990 - 1998 versions, city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 89 litres or 23.51 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Land Rover Discovery version with manual gearbox (Land Rover Discovery 1990 2.5 300 Tdi MT 4x4) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.1 seconds faster (in 18.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km.
Land Rover Discovery 1990

Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi technical data

Model: Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 1994. April ... 1998. December 
Engine: 2495 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 113 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 265 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 145 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.9 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 89 litres (23.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.48m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.91m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Gross weight: 2720 kg

Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi engine 300Tdi

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2495 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90.47 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 97 mm
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Land Rover Discovery 1990 300 Tdi oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 111 - 122 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 265 - 300 NM ON 1800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1997 onwards.

Engine also used on Land Rover Range Rover Land Rover Defender

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Land Rover Discovery crossover [1990 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Land Rover Discovery 1990 2.5 300 Tdi 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 113 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 2.5 300 Tdi 4x4 Apr 1994 — Dec 1998 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Land Rover Discovery 1990 3.5 V8i 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 155 HP 15.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 3.9 V8i 4x4 Apr 1994 — Dec 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds

3.9 Petrol 185 HP 16.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 3.9 V8i 4x4 Apr 1994 — Dec 1998

Most powerfull petrol version (185 HP)

3.9 Petrol 185 HP 16.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
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