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1998 Land Rover Range Rover HSE

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 Range Rover HSE.

The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover HSE is defined in part by a 6.1-quart engine oil capacity and API-rated 20W-40, 20W-50, or 15W-40 viscosity requirements, service specifications that anchor its mechanical profile alongside the HSE designation. Reliability data for this model year records 25 owner complaints with suspension identified as the top concern, alongside 3 recalls. Those documented figures form its concrete durability baseline, giving researchers a specific, measurable reference point for this vehicle's field history rather than a generalized reputation.

Model year1998 1997 1996

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque84 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 31A · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter ERR3340. Note the factory thermostat is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 31A · 660 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	ERR3340
Engine air filter	LR027408
Fuel filter	ESR4065
Spark plug	ERR3799
Battery	STC8588
Front wiper blades	DKC100830
Serpentine belt	ERR4461 alt ERR4460
Thermostat	PEM101130 discontinued
Cabin air filter	LR030219

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.4 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	71.7 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	4965 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API engine oil, 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 84 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 24.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 15W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt
Engine Oil	20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 15W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	6.1 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	16 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	44 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	24.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	84 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	20 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.038-0.043 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.76 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	SP-10
Oil Capacity	5.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	31A
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	30H

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	13.8-15.2 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	34-37 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1 in / 0.496 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1 in / 0.496 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 in / 0.46 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 38

7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 28

11 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 38

7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 28

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Initially torque all bolts to 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 9-10: 68 ft. lbs., Step 3: Side bolts: 33

10 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Tighten all bolts to 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-8: 53 ft. lbs., Step 3: Bolts 9-10: 68 ft. lbs., Step 4: Side bolts: 33

10 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Master Cylinder Cap Gasket (inspect) · Brake Master Cylinder Piston Cup (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
At 30,000 mi	Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 45,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 52,500 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Early Fuel Evaporation System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
At 75,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 82,500 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover HSE top in one area — the suspension, 4 of 25 reports (16%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the suspension, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension4

Visibility3

Fuel System, Other3

Fuel System, Gasoline3

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Power Train2

Air Bags2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V328000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/FittingsReported 16/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.

99V007000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 19/01/1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF WATER INGRESS AND SUBSEQUENT ICE BLOCKAGE, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED, EXPELLING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DIPSTICK TUBE ONTO HOT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE FROM THE INNER FENDER AND A SECTION OF THE HOSE WILL BE CUT AT AN ANGLE. THIS ACTION WILL REMOVE THE END OF THE BREATHER TUBE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 8 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SFCC_08MAR18_16	2018-03-08	Electrical System	The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a…
SFCC-14SEP17	2017-09-14	Equipment	Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM56457	2014-10-28	Fuel System, Gasoline	"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE…
LTB00389NAS3	2013-11-19	Equipment	Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
600105	2005-03-16	Suspension	AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 31A battery Vehicles taking 6.1 qt Engine oil filter ERR3340 Engine air filter LR027408 Fuel filter ESR4065 Spark plug ERR3799

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1998 Range Rover HSE take?

6.1 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE 14 degrees F:15W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, ABOVE -4 degrees F:10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, -4 TO 95 degrees F: 10W-30 API SM, BELOW 122 degrees F: 5W-4, per the factory manual.

Does the 1998 Range Rover HSE have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.