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2009 Land Rover LR3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 LR3.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 is an SUV powered by an engine requiring 8.1 quarts of 5W-30 oil and paired with an automatic (S6) transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 12/17/14 mpg. Across the 2005-2009 complaint history, the 2009 model year recorded the lowest owner-reported complaint count at 3, with no recalls, compared with a high of 96 complaints for the 2005 launch year. That places the 2009 LR3 at the most settled point of the model run, even as its small set of reported issues centers on suspension and air bag systems.

Model year2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy12/17/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR031439. 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 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR031439
Engine air filter	PHE000112
Fuel filter	LR060042
Spark plug	LR005253
Battery	YGD500190
Front wiper blades	LR154776
Thermostat	4362513 alt LR005765
Cabin air filter	JKR500010 alt LR023977

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	74.4 in
Wheelbase	113.4 in
Curb weight	5315 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	48/52

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	12 / 17 / 14 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 road tests for the LR3 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2005 HSE V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	SE 4.0L V6	10.80 sec	17.80 sec	216 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.00 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.20 sec	16.50 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	SE V8 4.4L V8	8.70 sec	16.40 sec	300 hp	AWD
2005	HSE V8 4.4L V8	9.20 sec	16.90 sec	300 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.1 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	8.1 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	280 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	16.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance

13.1-14.5 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	203 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.669 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil · Bolts 1-10

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees; Step 4 degrees; Bolts 11-12	90 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (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.

From 2005 to 2009 the LR3’s complaint count fell steadily from 96 to just 3, while recall activity dropped from a peak of six in 2006 to none in 2009. Investigations remained at zero each year, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) were relatively stable, ranging from 66 in 2006 to a high of 114 in 2008, with 112 in both 2007 and 2009. In 2009 the three complaints that were recorded concerned suspension/air‑bag, structure, and power‑train systems, each accounting for a single report. This places the 2009 model at the low‑end of the complaint and recall arc for the generation, indicating a trend of improving field performance over the later years. Consequently, the 2009 Land Rover LR3 represents one of the stronger years to consider when buying a used example, given its minimal complaint and recall history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

112

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Suspension,Air Bags1

Structure1

Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 112 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LTB00552NAS3	2021-01-25	Equipment	RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
SSM74374	2019-04-10	Power Train	Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the…
SSM74283	2019-02-22	Seats	Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after…
SSM74283	2019-02-22	Seats	Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after…
SSM74086	2018-09-18	Suspension	Customer may see message on the Instrument cluster stating "Air suspension not in…

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

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 8.1 qt Engine oil filter LR031439 Engine air filter PHE000112 Fuel filter LR060042 Spark plug LR005253

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 LR3 take?

8.1 qt of 5W-30 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 LR3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LR3 get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 17 highway / 14 combined mpg.