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1999 Land Rover Range Rover — 4.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Range Rover 4.6L.

Engine 4.6LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1999 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6L features a 4.6‑liter engine paired with an Automatic 4‑spd transmission. It uses a 6.1‑quart oil capacity with recommended 20W‑40/20W‑50/15W‑40 API viscosity oil and achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 11/15/13 mpg. Reliability data record 30 total owner complaints, chiefly in steering, and five recalls, situating the 1999 model near the lower tier of the model’s complaint history that ranges from six complaints in 1992 to 127 in 2003.

Model year2000 1999

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

EPA fuel economy11/15/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 30H · 900 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 Note the factory thermostat is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 30H · 900 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	ERR3340
Engine air filter	LR027408
Fuel filter	ESR4065
Spark plug	ERR3799
Front wiper blades	DKC100830
Serpentine belt	PQS101480 alt PQS101630
Thermostat	PEM101130 discontinued
Cabin air filter	LR030219

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

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	10935 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	11 / 15 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 1999 4.6 HSE

222 hpHorsepower (as tested)

300 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	4.6 HSE 4.6L V8	9.50 sec	17.20 sec	222 hp	AWD

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, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 84 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 24.0 ft-lbs. 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

Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
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 torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	200 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	44 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	24.0 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

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.038-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.75 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	30H
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	900 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	185 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	13.8-15.2 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	34-37 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

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

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.

At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
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) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
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)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

The 1999 Range Rover sits at the peak of a mid‑generation spike, with 30 complaints and five recalls, higher than the 25 complaints in 1998 and the 26 complaints in 2000, but lower than the 38 complaints in 1995 and the 39 complaints in 1996. Recall activity also peaks in 1999 at five, the highest for this period until the 2003 model year, indicating a notable but not unprecedented safety concern. The top complaint areas—steering, service brakes/hydraulic, power train, and engine cooling—reflect typical wear‑and‑tear issues rather than catastrophic failures, and the absence of crash complaints suggests structural integrity remains solid. Compared to adjacent years, 1999’s complaint and recall figures are moderate, implying the model is generally reliable but may require attention to steering and brake systems during maintenance. For a buyer, 1999 is a reasonable year to consider, provided the vehicle has been well serviced and the steering and brake components are in good condition.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98’99’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’19 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering6

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4

Power Train4

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Tires2

Air Bags2

Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline1

Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V329000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 16/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE CAST ALLOY THROTTLE BODY IS HEATED BY FLUID BLED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM, TO PREVENT ICING IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS FLUID PASSES THROUGH A SMALL… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY GASKET, DE-ICER ATTACHMENT, AND SECURING HARDWARE.

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.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 20 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 30H battery Vehicles taking 6.1 qt Engine oil filter ERR3340 Engine air filter LR027408 Fuel filter ESR4065 Spark plug ERR3799

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1999 Range Rover 4.6L 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 1999 Range Rover have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.6L get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.