Land Rover Freelander 2 in production since 2006. This crossover was already significantly different from the first generation, they had nothing in common except for the name. The quality is quite good SUV. Front and rear are equipped with two rigid subframes. Reliable and easy-to-repair independent suspension. All-wheel drive and reliable, proven diesel engine.

However, whatever the car, the engine life is not eternal, the suspension also fails. This period depends on the operating conditions and regular maintenance. We will tell you what problems and weaknesses the Land Rover Freelander 2 may have, what you should pay attention to and what the purchase of a second Freelander with a run is fraught with.

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Engine

Crossovers came off the assembly line with both gasoline and diesel engines.

It is quite difficult to find a car on gasoline on Russian roads. They released them a little. One of the problems of the version with a gasoline unit is the high fuel consumption - 15-17 liters per 100 km. Otherwise, the gasoline power unit has no problems. The main requirement is refueling with quality fuel and regular maintenance.

The gas pump, like all gasoline-powered cars, cools naturally, and in order to avoid the need to buy a new one, you need to constantly keep the floor of the fuel tank, especially in summer.

The diesel version turned out to be more popular, which showed itself from the best side and won the hearts of many owners of this SUV.

Diesel engine advantages:

1. High reliability;
2. The lowest fuel consumption among classmates;
3. Quiet enough.

Yes, and it's true - the second-generation Freelander engine is coupled with a turbine, and it runs unusually quietly. In the cabin, you can hardly hear it.

The biggest drawback of a diesel engine comes up in winter. It consists in a poor start in winter, especially when refueling with low-quality fuel. On cars of the first years of production, the exhaust camshaft constantly fails.

There is another significant drawback of the fuel system - condensate accumulates in the pipes and freezes. As a result, the dashboard may generate errors. Also, the fuel system freezes in severe frost.

Therefore, intending to purchase such a used car, it is worth asking the owner whether the camshaft has been replaced, otherwise there is a great chance of facing expensive repairs. Refueling a car with low-quality diesel fuel leads to quick wear of the fuel injectors, the price of which is quite high. One of the problems is poor quality and unprofessional service. To replace the oil filter, you need a special key, due to the absence of which the service station specialists simply do not perform the replacement.

Transmission

The Land Rover Freelander has no special transmission problems, except that the clutch is not fully reliable. In the first versions of the crossover, the clutch had to be changed almost every 60 thousand km, but over time, the manufacturer eliminated this drawback, increasing the service life by 2 times.

Most SUVs are equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. There are no problems with it, but with the gun, things are completely different. This box was not famous for its particular reliability, especially in the first lots of cars. After some time of operation, various slipping and jerking appeared. After 150 thousand km, the machine requires expensive repairs.

The main problems with the box arise mainly from harsh operating conditions and frequent off-road driving.

The all-wheel drive system is quite reliable. The main drawback is the poor location of the ECU clutch. We placed it under the bottom, so exposure to water and road reagents leads to quick wear and tear. And its price is quite high. The service life is about 70 thousand km.

Chassis

Some owners of this SUV complain about the short service life of wheel bearings. They walk about 100 thousand km, and are relatively inexpensive. Most often, repair of the suspension of the second Freelander is required after 150 thousand km. By this time, it is necessary to replace the CV joints, silent blocks, ball joints. The steering rack is quite reliable, there are no complaints, but if a backlash or tapping occurs, it is better to replace it immediately. The stabilizer racks serve approximately 50 thousand km.

In general, the Freelander 2 has no problems with the suspension, it is very strong and the service life is acceptable for an SUV.

Finally

The first models had many weaknesses, and as a result, they were expensive. Over time, they were finalized and a restyled model was released, which was very different in reliability. However, it should be borne in mind that after 150 thousand km, you will have to spend a lot on repairs and troubleshooting. The first thing that may require repair is the box and the gearbox.

In general, this is a fairly strong and comfortable crossover with high cross-country ability and compactness, but, of course, not devoid of flaws.

Disadvantages:

1. Small resource of the automatic box;
2. Quite expensive service;
3. The rubber bands of the silent blocks wear out quickly.

Advantages:

1. High cross-country ability, excellent off-road qualities;
2. Low consumption of diesel fuel;
3. High-quality interior trim;
4. Comfortable and high fit.

It is worth noting that professionalism and timely service are important for trouble-free operation. The quality of fuel, engine oil and other fluids, spare parts and repairs performed. Observing the maintenance regulations and carrying out regular diagnostics, you will not only extend the service life of the crossover, but also get a reliable car. Car service "Immotors" will help you with this. We are a specialized Land Rover auto repair shop in Moscow. We will fix all existing Freelander problems quickly and efficiently.

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The popularity of crossovers was torn up like an interceptor raised on alarm, and cooperation with the Ford concern bore fruit: the use of the proven EUCD platform (aka C1 plus) and the experience of Ford managers allowed solving the long-standing problem of the reliability of the brand's cars. Indeed, in addition to the Freelander 2, many bestsellers have been built on this platform from both Ford brands (for example, Mondeo, Escape, Kuga, Galaxy and S-Max) and Volvo (S80, XC70, XC60 and V70).

It is also worth noting that the British designers managed to create a surprisingly balanced car, which fully corresponds to the definition of a "premium compact crossover", while not sacrificing the brand's off-road image. And the price was not at all exorbitant (although, of course, it could not be attributed to budget models either).

All this allowed the company to proudly declare that it has a truly mass-produced model.

Indeed, in just 4 years the volume of production exceeded a quarter of a million, and by the end of 2014 more than 300 thousand Freelander 2 were running on the roads of the planet. The crossover has gained considerable popularity in Russia as well. But if you browse the web and see what the owners have to say about the model, it may seem like you are reading a collection of contradictions. For example, the reliability and quality of this car are among the most frequently mentioned advantages and among the main disadvantages! So what is the Land Rover Freelander 2 love and criticism for?

Hate # 5: small trunk

Any crossover is bought as a universal car, and for a universal car it is important to be able to carry a substantial amount of cargo. It would seem that such a solid and massive car (body length - 4.5 meters, width - 2.2 meters, wheelbase - 2 660 mm) and the trunk should be hoo. But the first thing the new owner discovers is that the luggage compartment isn't really that big. Let's be honest: the Freelander 2 has a small trunk.

Sly Englishmen write in the tablets that its volume is 755 liters and, in general, they are not lying. But this is the entire volume, to the ceiling. And if you measure it as we are used to, that is, up to the glazing line, then exactly 322 1 liter cubes fit into the luggage compartment. Plus, the floor of the trunk is at a height "you will be waist-deep", so stuffing heavy things (such as a boat motor) into the trunk is still a pleasure.

The next chagrin befalls the owner of "Freelik" when he first tries to get in the car for the night. Well, yes, the rear sofa folds, only it folds in this way: first, the rear sofa cushion leans forward, then the backrest "drops" (more precisely, the cushions and backrests, because the seats fold in a 60:40 ratio). It turns out a platform with a flat floor, and that's good. The bad thing is that the pillow thrown forward “eats up” at least 30-40 centimeters, and the length of the formed area turns out to be less than one and a half meters. In general, the married couple of Boy-with-Thumb and Thumbelina will settle down to spend the night in comfort, and I, with a height of 182 cm, cannot even fit there diagonally.

Love # 5: appearance

At least in half of the reviews, external attractiveness was named as significant advantages of the model. Indeed, the appearance of "Frielik" can be attributed to the undoubted success of the design team led by Paul Hanstock: from any angle, the car is unambiguously recognizable as a representative of the glorious Land Rover tribe, while, despite the simplicity of the lines, it does not look like a gloomy "suitcase". It seems to be a typical middle peasant: not small and not large, not tall or short, moderately brutal, moderately aggressive, but not devoid of aristocratic elegance.

At the same time - a typical "unisex". An unshaven adventurer in camouflage, a manager in a business suit, a representative of the creative class in a youth outfit, and a fashionista in a dress from an expensive boutique look equally organic behind the wheel of the Freelander 2. And some similarities in the general outlines and pattern of the radiator lining with Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are enough for many modest car drivers to hurry to give way, having barely seen the "Friel" in the rear-view mirrors.

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Hate # 4: steering wheel and signal

And if they still do not give way to you, then you need to beep! Well, okay, that maybe doesn't fit into good form. But you never know when situations happen on the road when you need to warn of your presence with a sound signal: either a careless pedestrian crosses the road in an unidentified place, covering his head with a hood and not looking around, then the Gazelle driver tries to play the selfless patrol and the Yorktown cruiser - that is, it is rebuilt by the "slow bulk method". And now, as usual, you pound on the steering wheel hub - and in response, silence, because the horn is turned on by two buttons in the form of stripes located on the sides of this very hub. It can only be worse "bibikalka" at the end of the steering column lever ...

The quality of the steering wheel upholstery also raises a lot of complaints, both leather on the top version of the HSE and plastic on simpler trim levels.

But in assessing the steering wheel itself, the opinions of the owners differ diametrically. Someone thinks that the steering wheel is too big, and the cross-section is even, without the “ergonomic slosures” so dear to the heart of the riders, but someone (including me), all this is just to their liking.

Love # 4: interior and ergonomics

But the rest of the interior arrangement of Freelander 2, as a rule, causes only positive emotions. The materials are very high quality - leather, fabric, and soft plastic. Maybe by today's standards, the instrument panel looks rustic, but the digitization of both the speedometer and the tachometer is perfectly readable both day and night. Everything is convenient, everything is at hand. The seats with adjustable lumbar support and electric drives are especially good.

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The engine starts from the button. Now you will not surprise anyone with this, but in 2006 this decision was typical for much more expensive and representative cars. You need to get used to the fact that to start the engine you need to insert the key fob into a special slot to the left of the steering wheel, but this solution has a quite clear plus: when the engine is running, the key fob battery is charged, and you should not be afraid that in some the moment you will not be able to open the car due to the fact that your battery has run out. Well, in case you left the car in the parking lot with the headlights on, dropped the main battery, and the locks were locked in the “closed” position, the sting of a mechanical key is hidden in the body of the key fob. This will allow you to open the doors, pull the hood latch and “light” some compassionate Samaritan from the battery.

The review is also very good. First of all, because of the proprietary "commander" (more precisely, "semi-commander", after all, this is not a Defender) landing. Many people consider the salon mirror too small, but this drawback is fully compensated for by large mirrors, like in a real SUV, and ultrasonic sensors and a rear-view camera (which, however, only in top-end trim levels) help with parking maneuvers. And everyone loves the exceptional sound quality of the Meridian speaker system.

Hate # 3: Poor Noise Isolation

But here is an ambush: the Freelander is noisy after all. And it is not the rumbling of a 2.2-liter diesel engine that irritates at all - although it does not work silently, it does not rumble like a tractor. No wonder the overwhelming majority of sales fell on diesel versions. Moreover, in Russia they accounted for more than 95% of all Freelander sold! But aerodynamic noises and road noise from the wheel arches, both rear and front, are very annoying. You can, of course, attend to additional noise insulation, but this means serious investments, and most likely, it will not solve the problem radically. So most owners simply prefer to turn up the sound of that great Meridian media system on a bad road.

Love # 3: good handling and flotation

As befits a good crossover, in terms of the perception of the road surface, "Freelik" is absolutely omnivorous. Its suspension readily deals with a gentle wave, and with small irregularities, and with serious bumps and pits, without requiring a steering. In fact, the car's handling deserves to be discussed in more detail.

On the one hand, there are crossovers that steer much better, especially on good asphalt - for example, BMW or Audi. But you get tired in them much more, especially on long routes in the Russian outback, where good asphalt is rather a rarity than a rule. On the other hand, the fact that there are cars with sharper and sharper handling does not mean that in the case of the Freelander things are very sad. Yes, the car rolls in corners more than commensurate sedans and hatchbacks, but these rolls are within acceptable limits.

The situation with acceleration and braking dynamics also looks pretty good. The six-speed automatic provides extremely correct traction control, so you rarely want to switch to manual mode. Freelander accelerates very confidently, and you can get away from the traffic light even when there are much more powerful cars nearby. Then they will, of course, catch up with you, but that will be later ... In general, the accelerating Freelik resembles not so much a cannon-fired cannonball, as an electric train set off from the platform. It seems like nothing happened, and you were not pressed into the back of the chair, and there are already a hundred on the speedometer.

This, by the way, has a certain ambush. In terms of subjective perception of speed, Freelander has two positions: "standing still" and "food". Both 20 and 120 km / h are perceived almost the same, and the difference between 75 and 85 km / h (determining whether you receive a "letter of happiness" or not) is not felt at all. All in all, for a long time, the Freelander's only competitor for ride comfort within the premium compact crossover segment was the Mercedes GLK.

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Hate # 2: expensive service

Just like cars with a three-pointed star, Freelander is quite expensive to maintain, especially if you use an authorized dealer. All this is superimposed by the fact that for cars manufactured before and after 2012, there are different maintenance regulations, and, of course, in each case, separate for gasoline and diesel versions.

So, for pre-styling cars, the oil change in the transfer case, manual gearbox and the rear axle gearbox is supposed to be done with a mileage of 240,000 km, but since 2012, these operations should be carried out with a mileage of 130,000 km (except for servicing a manual gearbox, which needs oil change every 10 years, regardless of mileage). Conversely, the replacement of spark plugs before 2012 was carried out with a mileage of 48,000 km, and after 2012 - with a mileage of 78,000 km.

And in any case, all this is not cheap. For example, for cars produced in the period 2010-2011, the cost of maintenance with an oil change in an automatic transmission with a mileage of 48,000 km can reach 50,000 rubles. It is clear that the overwhelming majority of Freelander owners are people, although not in poverty, but also not related to the "masters of life".

A natural process was the migration to the so-called "club" services, specializing in Land Rover maintenance and repair, but not included in the official dealer network. There you will be clearly told that the oil in the engine must be changed at least every 12,000 km or once a year, and the oil in the automatic machine must be changed at least once every 65,000 km. But the oil in the manual gearbox, in the transfer case and in the axle gearboxes (with the exception of the rear one) can really change less often than once every 130,000 or 240,000 km, as prescribed in the official regulations. The fuel filter must be changed at each MOT, the air filter - every other time, dispensing with checking its condition.

Love # 2: even to Siberia!

If you treat the car with attention and love, then he will reciprocate you. This is especially true for operation in winter, the most difficult period for all motorists.

Surprisingly, but the car, designed on the British Isles washed by the warm Gulf Stream, and even equipped with a diesel engine, can be safely called one of the most "winter-resistant" models in our market. First, all Freelanders were equipped with standard Webasto pre-heaters with remote start. They have their own ailments: until 2013, rather fragile Webasto Thermo Top V were installed on the car, but after that new (and almost eternal) boilers with an evaporative burner Webasto Thermo Top VEVO went. One way or another, with a working heater and relatively fresh pre-glow plugs, the diesel Freelander 2 starts confidently even when the thermometer drops below 30.

But even starting the engine, the owner of the Freelander will continue to enjoy life: he will not have to, cursing everything in the world, violently rub the windshield frozen to full opacity. It is enough to press the Prog button located on the center console, and the car will go into quick warm-up mode. The electric heating of the windshield and rear windows, washer nozzles and side mirrors will turn on, the engine will increase the speed, and the air conditioner will work at maximum power. Naturally, for the comfort of the lower back (and what is below), you can turn on the heated seats. A couple of minutes - and the "wipers" will brush the melted ice from the windshield, melted windows will appear on the side windows, and the temperature in the cabin will rise to acceptable values. You can get under way ... And this despite the fact that the warming up of many diesel SUVs, even the premium level, requires at least 10-15 minutes.

Hatred # 1: And Still It Breaks ...

Yet the main stumbling block in evaluating the Freelander 2 is its reliability. Literally everyone agrees that this model is the most problem-free in the Land Rover range. Maybe the fact is that the car, although equipped with a sufficiently large number of automatic systems, is still not completely "electronic".

But here's what is interesting: as I have already noted, at least half of the owners consider the reliability of the Freelander 2 one of its main advantages, while the other half consider reliability as the biggest problem. Indeed, the car has several generic ailments, the fight against which almost no one can avoid.

At the turn of the run of 60-80 thousand km (sometimes earlier, sometimes a little later), you will begin to annoy the rumble that the rear axle emits. It is usually caused by the front bearing of the rear gearbox. At the "officials" you will most likely be offered to change the gearbox assembly, which is 32 thousand for the gearbox itself plus work and fluids ... In general, it comes up pretty much. Fortunately, in specialized unofficial services they acquired the necessary tool and adapted to sort out the gearbox, changing only the bearing itself and the "disposable" parts. Such an operation costs 10-12 thousand.

Another generic sore is the death of the intercooler pipes, which rub against neighboring metal parts, or even just burst.

As a result, the engine instantly loses traction and starts to smoke, and the display lights up either "POWER LIMIT" or CHECK ENGINE. This disease can be cured on your own, and a set of pipes can cost very differently: from 14-15 thousand for the original kit to 1,500 rubles for Chinese counterparts from Aliexpress. There are even originals that put pipes from KAMAZ, and surprisingly, everything works!

But the rest of the problems and the cost of solving them are not too different from other models. In general, all these real-life shortcomings cannot cast a shadow on the main advantage of the model.

Love # 1: like a real rogue!

The main advantage (for those who understand) is the best-in-class cross-country ability at the level of "real SUVs" with a transfer case and a downshift. In any case, in terms of cross-country ability Freelander 2 (naturally, on appropriate tires) is quite comparable to a standard Niva or Chevrolet Niva (and this despite the fact that you shouldn't even stutter about their comparison in terms of comfort).

It is worth mentioning here the serious ground clearance (220 mm - these are not bugs for you), and the excellent protection of all units under the bottom of the car, and durable bumpers, and a diesel engine that provides serious traction at low revs.

The Freelander 2's main off-road weapon is undoubtedly the proprietary Terrain Response system with the Snow, Mud / Rut and Sand modes, which until 2012 were turned on with a characteristic "washer", and after that - buttons located in a row as well as a downhill assist system. I will not go into the intricacies of controlling the system and how it works, I will only note that it (in the case of a correctly selected mode) ensures that the ESP does not "choke" the engine when you need to move with slipping, does not allow the wheels to turn when it is really harmful and will help to cope with diagonal hanging.

Naturally, "Freelik" has its limit of possibilities. For example, he really does not like a deep track, and if you put the car on the inter-track hillock so that it dangles all four legs, then you will have nothing to do but run after the tractor. In general, when off-road, it is recommended to include not only the Terrain Response, but also the head.

"Urban passability" can not even be discussed: neither the curbs, nor the courtyards covered with uncleaned snow and parking areas for this car are not an obstacle.

Summing up, we can say that the new owner of Freelander 2 should prepare for certain financial costs (especially since since 2015 the only source of purchase of this model can only be the secondary market). Proceeding from this, “Freelik” should not be bought with the last money, otherwise the owner may suffer severe disappointment. But in any case, there are still more reasons to love this car than reasons to hate, and the financial investment in it pays off with the tremendous confidence that you experience in any road conditions, and driving comfort.

Do you rather love or hate Freelander 2?

Part 4.200000

Good day to all. There was a round figure on the odometer, I decided to write another review.

About auto.

Let me remind you that the car was bought new, in May 2011 from the OD, in Moscow, for 1.4 million. In the second configuration with some additional options installed. I am one owner.

Weekend car. I traveled on it almost all of central Russia from Murmansk to Abkhazia, from Brest to Mongolia. Regular autumn trips to Akhtuba. The car is good for long trips, no fatigue, the high bus landing, assembled, but soft suspension is very pleasing.

For 7 years, the exterior and interior have practically not suffered, with the exception of a few chips on the body and glass. The paintwork firmly holds the blows of operation. Not in any comparison with my previous Lancer and Civic. In general, most of all that I value in a car (for which I bought it) is solidity, brutality. Not a single cricket in 7 years, no suspension bounce, no squeak of cheap cardboard trim in the cabin. Everything is conscientious, all finishing materials, metal, you can't wash it with a finger, the quality of the paintwork. Yes, by design, everything is already quite modest, dull by today's standards, but the feeling of quality and solidity, comfort has not gone anywhere. Yes, there are a number of shortcomings, but for me they are not significant. I don't even notice.

The operation did not cause much trouble, and for the first 5 years I went only to MOT. The engine does not inspire enthusiasm for its power, it's a diesel after all. He is valuable to others. The first and foremost is fuel consumption, which is 6.5-7 liters all year round. On a cruise, going 90-100 km / h when alone in the cabin and without a load, the computer showed 5.6 liters. According to my estimates, the difference is twofold compared to a similar petrol version. I have a friend at work who has an Outlander 2.4, his average consumption is 12 liters. Thus, roughly, the savings for 7 years amounted to about 350,000 rubles. I refuel everywhere, but at branded gas stations. Several times there were forced refueling at unnamed gas stations and 2 times I got hit. Once in winter, at a gas station next to my GSK, where I used to run a Honda without problems, I grabbed a summer diesel fuel in December. The second time last summer in the village of Ust-Kan, Altai Republic. After refueling 20 forced liters, the engine began to smoke gray. On the ascents there was a smoke screen like from a KAMAZ. Even at idle there was blue smoke from the chimney. Everything, khan to the engine, or the fuel, or the catalyst, I thought then. Carried away.

The second plus is autonomy. In a quiet route mode, the tank (68 liters) is enough for 1000 km. Checked. 3. Torque. When you need to "whisper" to ascend at minimum speed into a steep rocky ascent, for example, the engine allows you to do this without straining. On previous gasoline cars, in such cases, it was necessary to turn the engine forcing the suspension and rubber of the car.

But, there are also disadvantages. The first is to constantly monitor the battery. At first, in the early years, I planted it to zero a couple of times. Those who only move around the city on a diesel engine, and even if they have a Webasto-type heater, they are favorites and are frequent customers of road support services in winter. The battery does not have time to charge in traffic jams. And even with a tricky Freelian smart battery charging system. People turn on the heating of everything and everyone, everything that is possible is stuck into the cigarette lighter)) ... My opinion, a personal passenger car on a diesel engine in the city and with "autonomous" - gemmor and irrational action, no savings. Long writing, explaining the principle of Webasto, but those who in the subject will support me. The autonomy takes a very long time to heat up, and the battery energy is very good. Diesel is good for long runs.

The second problem is the problem of the plant in severe frost. For me, without preliminary warming up of Webasto, the engine with a lot of tension for itself started even at -15. I am not responsible for all diesel engines, but Freel's is rather tender in this regard. Yes, it does, but with wild vibrations, double vision, triple vision, a smokescreen. But, after warming up Webasto, the plant has a half turnover. The problem is that, for example, if the frost is 35, there is a chance that it will not start at all. Once in 7 years I had this. In January frosts of 2017, in a village 600 km from Moscow ... The car stood for two days in such a frost, in the wind. The battery dropped to zero almost (I did not know that then). I launch Webasto, it puffs for 5 minutes, stalls from the battery landing, goes into blocking. Auto corpse. Only after charging the battery for a day, I wound up. And who else has dead candles - everything, a tow truck, a warm garage, or wait for spring.

Anyone who drives a little car is likely not to have time to switch from "summer" to "winter".

Another minus, subjective. The car is in the GSK box. Walk 15 minutes from the house. In winter, when you need to warm up the engine with autonomy, you need to go almost close to the garage door to start Webasto with the remote control. Previously, brains did not catch signals, noises. And here you are standing in the cold, early in the morning, in the dark, waiting, cleaning the snow from the gate so that the car will be warmed up with pre-heating for at least 15 minutes. Whoever has a car under the windows of the house does not have such discomfort, of course.

In short, diesel is more demanding for the winter mode of operation than gasoline, who are constantly in good shape and attentive to their cars have no problems. But if I lived somewhere in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, or in the Republic of Yakutia in the regions of our Siberia and the Urals, I definitely would not have bought it for personal purposes. Spring-summer-fall no problem. Even overheating is something you have to try. And only those who have not washed the radiators from fluff and dirt overheat.

And definitely, I can't say if I would like the next car to be diesel ... If the diesel version of the car will cost less than gasoline, as it was with Friel, which was much cheaper with the new diesel (like all other models of the brand), the diesel itself is good, as on Freelander, and the car is big, heavy - definitely yes. Pampering to have a car for personal use with a consumption of 15-20 liters. and more, I believe.

Service.

5 years and 145,000 km. as I said earlier, I drove without troubles. In fact, he only did THAT. I change the filter myself, I go to the specialized service to change the oil. In ordinary eateries like "Express" they themselves do not undertake to change, and you should not trust them. All because of the oil filter: 1. It is very difficult to get close to it, 2. The design is not in the usual sense, took it, screwed it on. Cartridge, in a cap flask with a sealing rubber. This elastic band is a delicate moment. If the gum of a substandard section (left), the oil will "fly away" very quickly. Wedge. Or, conversely, too large a cross-sectional diameter and the oil cartridge cover can be tightened with difficulty, and unscrewing it is generally unrealistic, only by overdoing it by tearing off the turnkey splines. Which I did once. Somewhere ... I had to change this plastic "figurine" (3500r) ... There are no analogues.

I fill in the oil with 5W30. Up to 150,000 km. there was no burnout at all. Now it began to leave somewhere 0.5-0.7 liters per 10t.km. The last 3 years I have been driving Lukoil Lux. Before that, there was an OD-th Castrol, then Motul. Recently I was in Pskov, bought NESTE at a proprietary gas station for 4 replacements, I fill it now, I don't feel the difference. I think to go to the mileage of 250,000 to 5W40.

Once I changed the candles for 100 t.km, it turned out in vain (the battery died, the Polish Warta) only later made a problem. The candles were working, but the intake manifold gaskets were crooked. It was revealed after 2 years, when the engine began to openly snot with oil from under the intake and the engine worked hard. The battery was supplied by Exide.

At 120 t.km. went to the Volvo service at Haldex's TO. With parsing, washing.

Every 3 years I change the power steering tank with fluid by the displacement method. Thanks to the club guruJ Every 3 years I changed the brake fluid. After 6 years, I replaced the brake hoses. After 5 years, I changed the antifreeze with flushing the radiators. In general, they were in vain, everything was clean there.

I also changed the oil in the front differential and in the box once. In the box recently, at 175 t.km, in principle in vain. The oil merged is conditioned, transparent, homogeneous, factory red. According to the regulations, it is supposed to be replaced every 240t.km. Filled with non-original Mobil Mobilube HD 75W90, but Castrol Syntrans V FE 75W80 is necessary.

It is only on order by the original number. Programs with Mobile began to turn on badly in winter. Later, with the replacement of the flywheel, I changed the coupling again to the original. Here, in the rear gearbox, I change the fluid every year, after winter. I fill in the usual Castrol EP 80W90 mineral water, because it makes no sense to pour good there. It will buzz anyway. The oil always merges inhomogeneous, cloudy, with water.

Regularly, once every 2 years, I disassemble, clean the parking brake mechanism, there is such a sore in these cars - they wedge them at the most inopportune moment. Corrosion… Like all freelancers, the rear brake light is running after car washes. I planted it on a sealant. I changed the rubber seals of the wheel arches, they crumbled, lost their shape to the rubber band of the VAZ-2112 tailgate seal. For all the time, two summer and one winter sets of tires have worn out. Summer almost zero, factory Good Year and one set of the same company. Winter (Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV 5) with a wear rate of% 60 sold as used after 6 winters. Generally there is no wear on rubber. Here is a summer one, I think with increased wear, according to my rough estimates, 50-55 thousand have passed. The paradox is that the rubber is being worn down at an increased rate, but the brakes ... All the native discs and front pads are still there. The rear pads were changed to 135000km. The friction layer has already begun to peel off. But, I'm just about to deliver everything new, bought long ago, at the end of 2014, at the old prices. Then I bought a lot when everyone rushed after cars and TVs.

The shock absorbers are getting tired, they are already starting to pierce the suspension with full load where it was not there before. I think by 220-250 tons, I will change it immediately with springs. The rest is still holding, the only thing, a very insignificant backlash of one steering rod (bumped tangentially once into the curb). Because of this, the steering wheel skewed a little. I went like this until last year's trip to Altai, where this joint surfaced. On the Moscow-Gorno-Altaisk section, the rubber on one side was eaten to zero. The local tire service tightened up the traction on the wheel alignment. The rear wheel took a little more, but everything was sour there, since no one had climbed there for 7 years. Now only cut with a grinder and drill the bolts.

Replaced the gas stops for the hood and trunk lids. I put a Swedish analogue on the trunk, I was dissatisfied with it, although not much cheaper than the original (1250 rubles). I decided not to be goofy on the hood and bought an analogue (2500r).

At the 7th year of life, signs of corrosion appeared. The body is without galvanizing, as I understand it, and this makes itself felt. Firstly, the paint swelled up in small bubbles (match head) under those chips that I did not notice in time and did not paint over with a pencil. There are also bubbles on the rear door shower drain. Traces of rust on one left wheel arch (stoned). Processed .. The tailgate rusts under the molding, but then "thank you" Krivorukov OD for repairs on hull insurance after a small accident. Also, I tint, it does not spread yet. I want to self-antikorit spars under the bottom. So far, only they corrode. And then we'll see. The car, of course, runs all year round, on different roads, in the provinces the roads are still sprinkled with salt, not always mine after that ... There is nothing eternal.

Breakdowns.

In general, the car practically did not annoy with breakdowns. Only in the 6th year and by the run of 150,000 did it immediately pile up and hit the wallet noticeably. It was the summer of 2016.

Chronology.

38,000 - hood end switch (500r). I changed it myself. Most likely, it was splashed during a very heavy rain.

52,000 - a wedge of parking brake pads in one of the wheels. On my way. In a nearby service, they disassembled and cleaned. Subsequent complete disassembly cleaning the mechanisms of both rear wheels on your own

61,000 - the rear differential hummed. The most massive and widespread Freelander disease. Made under warranty.

98,000 - burned out "size" (18r). Replacement on your own

99 900 - repeated wedge of parking brake pads in one of the wheels. Subsequent complete disassembly cleaning the mechanisms of both rear wheels on your own

110,000 - one of the car key fobs refused to leave the lock slot without assistance due to the "swelling" of the opening buttons. I bought an analogue on Ali (420r).

123 000 - failure of the tailgate opening handle. Also a common disease, "thanks" to FORD, from FF2-wagon one-to-one detail. Replacement on your own (2100r)

143 500 - EGR valve cooler (32500r). A very dreary replacement, inaccessibility, sour bolts ... At first, in one service, the scan showed an error on the valve itself, there was no doubt that it was in it, EGR heat exchangers rarely break down. I bought an analogue of Piersburg (12000r). When I went to change, they changed it and the check did not go out, after scanning it again it turned out that there was an error in the heat exchanger. I ordered a part at Autodok, I bring it - not that one! It turned out that my restyled modification had another EGR cooler, more complicated, with a vacuum typewriter of some kind. I had to get a little nervous and quarrel with the return and wait for a part with the correct article.

144,000 - air conditioner compressor freewheel. Overheat. Very rare breakage, rare part, (15000 r).

144 300 - air conditioning compressor. Overheating, wedge. (29000r). The saddest and most unpleasant moment of all time. Brief history is as follows. In the spring of 1916, I went to a service (I will call it LR service) to wash the radiators, replace the belts with rollers, along the way, even then, the intake manifold gaskets were changed. In June, on the track, the overrunning compressor clutch rattled and it wedged, the drive belt was torn. Tow truck. In the LR service they put a new one, they determine that the compressor is almost jammed, they give it to me, I take it for repair to the AUTOMATICA firm on Krasnobogatyrskaya, 2. People, remember this office and never, NEVER go there! This is the only place in Moscow where DENSO compressors are (supposedly) repaired. These assholes instead of repairing my compressor sold a rebuilt one, only my new clutch was rearranged. It was a very long scandal, swearing, it hurts to remember, spent a lot of nerves then, spat, took it, brought it to the service, put it on the car. I went home, the compressor works only when the car is moving. At idle, hot air flows from the air ducts in the plug. I didn’t go to this Automation at once… 2 months later, after my vacation and a trip to Astrakhan, I went to them, they make diagnostics, and it turns out that I have…. the radiator blowers do not work at all! I go to the LR service, there, after a long search, they find an open circuit. The wiring on the fan ECU was rubbed against one of the pipes. The curtain! My version. In the spring, when I was digging in the engine compartment in this LR service with the disassembly and removal of all radiators, pipes, belts, intake manifolds, everything was crooked and this wire was assembled on the fans, rubbed, rubbed for a couple of months, until it was wiped, the fans “stood up”. Freon in the condenser of the kondeya began to cool down insufficiently, the pressure in the system was excessive all the time. So he began to wedge the compressor, from this the clutch burned out. Half of the summer I went with non-working fans, I even managed to go to Astrakhan and back! I didn't overheat just because the diesel engine, the summer was cold and was not stuck in traffic jams, all runs along the highway. The master of that service made excuses for a long time, calling all this nonsense. Alas, the causal relationship cannot be restored. He has his own version, I have my own ... I have not found a single topic about a wire break on the club forum. How did I manage not to notice? So, the diesel engine rattles so much that in the cabin, outside, you can't hear whether the fans are working, and even rarely when they turn on, the engine is cold.

At the moment, that with the second, restored compressor, God knows whether he had time to suffer too ... And this situation does not make me happy at all. New set -65t. + 10 work. In thought.

158 500 - repeated hum of the rear gearbox. I went through everything in the same LR service (16000r). This time we did it with good quality and very quickly.

182,000 - one taillight connector has fallen apart. More precisely, after an accident, when the bumper of the OD was changed, the plug was apparently badly inserted into the connector, there was no plastic wedge-retainer at all when he got there himself. First, I changed the turn signal lamp, it did not help, then I looked at the contacts, they were all oxidized, turned green. I cleaned it, filled it with electric grease and fixed it with a homemade wedge. As long as everything holds, the flashlight is functioning.

198,000 - dual-mass flywheel (21,000r). In principle, he himself hastened the death. In February of this year, after a heavy snowfall, it skidded. After that, the stench from the burnt clutch and itching, vibration on the pedal when squeezing the clutch began to go periodically. Disc + basket (12000r), release bearing (1000r) are also changed. The disc was still alive. Plus, along the way, they replaced: the rear crankshaft oil seal (1200r), which began to sweat, the hydraulic clutch release tube (1000r), oil in the box (4500r) and something else.

Summary.

A car with character, requires some attention. If you follow a car and treat small corporate whims with restraint, then the thrill from owning a car is not transferable. Even when they were being taken on a tow truck, thoughts did not run to get rid of. Friel is like a family member to me. And the attitude towards him is appropriate. Change and don't think, is the point now? And what for? ...

Would I buy it myself again now? Definitely not at current prices! And in general, more than a million and more difficult than Duster, I would not buy anything. Waste of money is the purchase of movable property. Other worries already.

03.11.2016

Land Rover Freelander is the entrance ticket to the world of royal cars. This car is the younger brother of the world famous premium SUV. This relationship has a positive effect not only on popularity, but also on quality and off-road performance. Moreover, buying a used Land Rover Freelander poses far fewer potential problems than buying the flagships of the royal car line. But let's talk about everything in order.

A bit of history:

Land Rover did not immediately dare to release a small parquet SUV, despite the fact that in the 90s, crossovers were gaining more and more popularity. Fans of the English car industry are inclined to justify such a decision by the manufacturer's unwillingness to spoil its image by selling a not quite full-fledged SUV. In fact, financial problems are to blame: MG Rover, which owned the Land Rover brand, simply did not have the financial resources to develop and launch a fundamentally new car for itself. Therefore, the first Freelander appeared only in 1997, when he had more than enough competitors.

The first generation of the car was made in a five-door version, but in 1999 a three-door crossover was introduced. The second generation of the model was presented in July 2006 at the London Motor Show, which was produced at the Halwood plant. In addition to the exterior and interior, the range of power units has also been updated. In 2010, the car underwent a slight restyling, during which the main emphasis was placed on improving the technical part of the car. In the updated version of the Land Rover, Freelander began to be equipped with new engines, in which the level of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere was reduced, as well as to reduce fuel consumption.

Advantages and disadvantages of Land Rover Freelander 2 with mileage

Land Rover Freelander 2 can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel power units - gasoline 3.2 (233 hp); diesel 2.2 (150-160 and 190 hp). The diesel engine has become the most widespread, and as the operating experience has shown, it won popular recognition for a reason. Besides the fact that the motor is very reliable, it also has the lowest consumption among crossovers. The average consumption of this engine is only 7 liters per hundred. In addition, we are used to the fact that a diesel engine is usually noisy, but this model in this component is a rare exception, since here the turbo engine works very quietly, and in the cabin it is practically inaudible. There is only one of the standard diesel drawbacks, and that one is exclusively winter. The car may not start well in cold weather, if before that you refueled with low-quality diesel fuel. Due to design features, the exhaust camshaft collapsed on cars of the first years of production, fortunately, this drawback is not found on all cars.

When choosing a car produced in 2006-2008, check with the owner if he changed the camshaft under warranty, if this procedure was not carried out, there is a big risk of getting expensive repairs. Repair to replace the camshaft costs $ 1,500-2,000. Also, do not forget to pay attention to the condition of the timing belt. If the previous owner refueled with poor quality fuel, there is a high probability that you will have to change the fuel injectors, the original ones will cost 1000 cu. pcs., not original - from 200 USD In our harsh operating conditions, the engine needs to be serviced at least once every 10,000 km. Changing the oil filter is quite difficult, plus you need a special key to remove it, so many craftsmen in garage service stations do not change the filter ( be extremely careful). Also, the motor does not like air starvation, be sure to monitor the condition of the air filter and the air flow sensor (installed on the air filter housing).

Land Rover Freelander with gasoline engines in the secondary market is very rare, since they are sold very few even new ones. The main reason for small sales lies in high fuel consumption, in the city, on average, 15-17 liters per hundred. In terms of reliability, there are no complaints about the gasoline engine. This power unit was developed by the company and has been installed on a number of cars for a long time. Do not forget that the gas pump, like most cars, is cooled naturally (immersed in the gas tank), therefore, do not allow the tank to be low on fuel in the warm season (try to keep at least half a tank of gasoline in the heat).

Transmission

A six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission can be paired with a diesel engine, with a gasoline engine - only an automatic transmission. Operating experience has shown that the mechanical transmission is very reliable, as a result, calls to the service to eliminate any malfunctions are rare. But there are complaints about the reliability of the automatic transmission, so, in particular, gear changes occur with jerks and jerks. According to statistics, every second box requires serious investment after 150,000 km. In order to somehow calm the indignation of the owners in 2008, a service company was launched, according to the terms of which, on cars serviced at a branded service station, the box was changed with a mileage of more than 100,000 km even without signs of malfunctions. The promotion ended in July 2010.

The Land Rover Freelander all-wheel drive system is implemented using a Haldex clutch. This system is very reliable, the only thing that gives trouble is the electronic clutch control unit. This happens due to its unfortunate location (on the bottom of the car), as a result, all dirt and reagents get on it. This block is quite expensive - $ 600-700, and its resource is only 60-80 thousand km.

Problem areas of the suspension of Land Rover Freelander 2

The chassis of the car has a decent level of comfort and, together with electronic systems, is the pride of Land Rover. A MacPherson-type suspension with powerful longitudinal and transverse forged levers is installed at the front and rear. The arms are mounted on a heavy-duty subframe to enhance structural rigidity and eliminate unwanted vibrations. A reinforced anti-roll bar is used in the front suspension, which improves handling on the track. If you see the car from below for the first time, it may seem that this is not a crossover, but a full-fledged SUV, everything is done so thoroughly. Thanks to the reinforced chassis, the Land Rover Freelander has no weak points in the suspension.

Even if you storm off-road, the suspension elements take a very long time: bushings and stabilizer struts travel at least 50,000 km, the lower rear levers have to be changed every 60-80 thousand km, shock absorbers and thrust bearings serve 100,000 km or more (from $ 80 ., PC.). Closer to 150,000 km, CV joints, ball bearings, silent blocks and wheel bearings will need to be changed. The steering rack is not a problem area, but if it still starts tapping, it will have to be replaced as an assembly with internal steering tips, the replacement cost is 800-1000 USD. After 150,000 km, the gearbox bearings begin to buzz, the repair will cost 200-350 cu.

Salon

The interior decoration is modest in comparison with its older brothers, but the materials are of good enough quality and retain their original appearance for a long time. On cars with a mileage of 100,000 km or more, the interior looks almost like new. The only thing that can give out mileage is cracked sidewalls of the front seats, this happens after 150-200 thousand km.

Like most modern crossovers, the Land Rover Freelander has a large number of electronic systems: adjustment of the driver's and passenger seats, a system for selecting four-wheel drive modes, an electronic parking brake, etc. But unlike its competitors, this model has no problems with electronics. The windows are equipped with a learning system, and if you remove the terminal from the battery, the settings go off. To reconfigure the system, you need to: while holding the button, lower the glass and hold the button for 5-10 seconds, then make 3-4 long presses on the "down" button. Then, while holding the button up, lift the glass, after the glass rises, hold the button for 5-10 seconds, then make 3-4 long presses on the "up" button.

Outcome:

Land Rover Freelander 2 is a high-quality, comfortable and fairly reliable car. And, if you need a compact crossover with good cross-country ability without unnecessary show-offs, then this car will not disappoint you.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

Best regards, editors AutoAvenu

This article provides a brief description of the construction of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine.

This engine, in comparison with other diesel engines installed on Land Rover models, has proven itself to be quite reliable in operating conditions on the Russian market.

The 2.2 liter diesel engine installed on the Land Rover FRILENDER 2, developed by the PSA concern, is produced in Tremery, a suburb of Paris. The engine represents the fourth phase of engine development work at Ford.

The engine is installed transversely between the front deformable side members, which absorb the impact energy in a road traffic accident.

Main technical characteristics

The diesel engine on FRILENED 2 has a 16-valve timing mechanism with an overhead camshaft, with roller pushers with hydraulic gap compensators. The cylinder block is made with double walls, cast iron.

The cylinder head is cast from an aluminum alloy. The shape of the cylinder head ensures optimal swirling of the air supplied to the cylinder over the entire engine speed range. Steel crankshaft with double flywheel - torsional vibration damper. Two balancer shafts are located under the crankshaft.

In the intake manifold, there are dampers that change the swirl of the air supplied to the cylinders or limit the air supply. The throttle valve is electronic.

The turbocharger installed on the FRILENEDER 2 diesel engine is manufactured by Garrett with a variable geometry of the blades with electronic control, which provides variable turbocharging.

The fuel injectors are located in the center of the combustion chamber, the fuel injectors themselves are piezoelectric and have 7 fuel injection holes. 3rd generation Bosch Common Rail fuel system.

The Freelander 2 engine is equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system. Pierburg exhaust gas recirculation valves, Visteon exhaust gas recirculation coolers. Diesel engine management system FRILENDER2 - advanced - Bosch Green Oak.

Diesel engine on Land Rover FRILENEDER 2 - meets the requirements of toxicity EURO stage 4 and US Federal Tier 2 Bin 8

Graphic characteristics of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine

Torque Nm; Crankshaft rotation speed rpm; Power, kWt

The block of cylinders of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine itself is cast from cast iron, with double walls, a special shape is designed to reduce noise and increase rigidity. There are no liners in the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine, the cylinders are made directly in the block. Cylinder numbers 1 to 4 start from the transmission side.

The cylinder head on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is cast from an aluminum alloy, and the valve cover is machined together as a precision pair. According to the technology, the design of the cylinder head is new, it provides a swirl of the air entering the cylinders without the need for additional valves.

The repair of the cylinder head on a FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is not provided by the manufacturer. The balancing shaft assembly on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is made with high precision and cannot be disassembled. The seating surfaces of the cylinder block may be machined. The cylinder head and valve cover on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine are machined together with high precision and, if necessary, must always be replaced together.

The cylinder head itself has a peculiarity, the intake valve seats are irregular, which causes a turbulence in the air flow

Freelander 2 Diesel Cylinder Head, Valve Cover and Camshafts

The cylinder head and camshaft cover have mating surfaces. These parts are ground and accurately positioned using two centering sleeves. These two components are always installed together and are not replaced separately. The cylinder head and the camshaft cover are sealed to each other. An oil seal located at the front of the cylinder head provides a tight connection to the exhaust camshaft housing.

FRILENDER 2 diesel engine crankshaft

The camshafts on the FRILENEDER 2 diesel engine are cast iron. For fastening, 5 plain bearings are used, located in the cylinder head and valve cover. The exhaust camshaft is driven by a toothed belt from a pulley on the crankshaft. The intake camshaft is driven from the exhaust by a chain drive. The vacuum pump is driven by the intake camshaft. The high pressure fuel pump on FRILENDER 2 is driven from the exhaust camshaft. Backlash compensators and rocker arms are of hydraulic type, respectively, the valve clearance is not adjustable.

Freelander 2 Diesel Engine Backlash and Rocker Hydraulic Compensators (Roller Rockers)

The 16 valves are controlled by roller rockers and lash adjusters, which are actuated by the camshaft cams. One end of the roller rocker rests on the end of the valve stem, the other is attached to the hydraulic gap compensator. In the middle of the roller rocker there is a roller that constantly contacts the camshaft cam.

Pistons and connecting rods of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine

The pistons on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine have a toroidal shape and are made of aluminum alloy. They have 3 piston rings (upper and lower compression, oil scraper). The pistons have double grooves for cooling oil supplied by spray nozzles, as well as a double tapered piston pin and piston pin bushings. The piston pin itself is held in place by two rings.

Let's explain a little their function (what they are for).

Consider the moment when the pistons of the 1st and 4th cylinders are at top dead center (TDC), while the pistons of the 3rd and 2nd cylinders are at bottom dead center (BDC), in this case, the forces arising at lowering pistons 1 and 4 differ from the forces required to lift pistons 3 and 2, the difference in these forces causes uneven rotation of the engine. In the FRILENDER 2 TD 4 diesel engine, these forces are compensated by creating opposing forces. For this, counterweights are used on the balancer shafts. To compensate for changing forces, the counterweights must be at BDC while the pistons are moving toward TDC. Since this situation is observed twice for each revolution of the crankshaft, the speed of the balance shafts on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is twice the speed of the crankshaft.

One balancer shaft is driven directly from the engine crankshaft and rotates in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the crankshaft. The second balancer shaft is driven by the first balancer shaft and rotates in the same direction as the crankshaft.

The clearance between the crankshaft gear and the balance shaft gear block is adjusted using a special tool. To adjust the clearance, spacers must be used, which are installed between the cylinder block and the body of the balance shaft assembly.

The sump of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is stamped, steel. The oil pump on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is of a rotary type, driven by a single-row chain from a sprocket on the crankshaft. Maximum oil pressure 6.5 bar at 4500 rpm. The FRILENDER 2 diesel engine has 4 oil spray nozzles to cool the pistons. The relief valve opens at a pressure of 8 bar. The oil system on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine provides for a combined filter and oil cooler unit with an oil pressure sensor, as well as a combined oil level and temperature sensor (vehicles with a DPF diesel combustion product filter installed).

The manufacturer provides for the use of 5W / 30 oil - fully synthetic, corresponding to the Ford 913-B specification.

The volume of oil to be poured into the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine:

• Dry engine (including filter) - 6.46 liters;
• Oil and filter change - 5.86 liters.

The oil change service interval is 12,000 km according to regulations until 2013, and 13,000 km according to regulations since 2013. In case of a high sulfur content in diesel fuel, the manufacturer recommends changing the oil in Land Rover diesel engines every 6000 km.

Diesel engine cooling system FRILENDER 2

It consists of a water pump driven by a camshaft drive belt, a main cooling radiator, a radiator thickness of 7 mm, made of aluminum, an expansion tank, which is molded at high pressure. Cooling fan block, only one modification of the cooling system fans is completed, regardless of the climate in which the car is operated. The fan is controlled by a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. For markets with a cold climate, the Land Rover FRELENDER 2 is additionally equipped with a fuel heater and an additional coolant pump.

The volume of the cooling system fluid on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine is 7.6 liters, the fluid volume of the cooling system with an additional heater is 8.0 liters, the antifreeze content is 50%, the specification of the Texaco XLX coolant. The radiator has a coolant drain plug.

The intake system of the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine

The air intake and purification system on the FRILENDER 2 diesel engine includes: a paper filter element, a Garratt turbocharger with an electronically controlled drive for changing the geometry of the turbine blades, an air cooler for cooling the charge air (intercooler), 4 resonator tubes in the intake tract, an integrated throttle valve assembly and an intake manifold, an improved cylinder head design for maximum swirling of the incoming air flow, flaps that cover the air supply to the cylinder head.

3rd generation Bosch Common Rail fuel system. It has a mechanical pump for feeding fuel from the fuel tank, the maximum pressure created in the system is 1800 bar. Piezoelectric injectors have 7 holes and are capable of performing 5 separate injections of fuel during one working cycle. The nozzles have a built-in non-return valve in the drain circuit.

Fuel is supplied from the fuel tank by a mechanical pump located at the rear of the high pressure fuel pump housing. The fuel itself passes through a cassette filter and enters the inlet of the high pressure fuel pump.

The fuel filter assembly has the following features: a shell to increase the filter's strength in case of road accidents, a paper element located inside a sealed plastic container (maintenance-free); fuel heating using a thermostatic valve to prevent fuel thickening, there is a pipeline for draining water; In the upper part of the fuel filter housing, a fuel temperature sensor (in the circuit to the engine) is inserted to transmit data to the electronic engine control unit, which is used to calculate the required pressure in the fuel rail.

Replacing the fuel filter with the FRILENDER 2 is scheduled to be performed every 24,000 km.

A thermostatic valve is built into the fuel filter assembly and helps to raise the fuel temperature and prevent fuel gelling.

If the temperature of the FRILENDER 2 fuel supplied from the fuel tank is below 10 ° C, all the fuel drained from the high pressure circuit is supplied to the area around the fuel filter. fuel filter. The amount of fuel that will drain into the tank past the fuel filter will depend on the fuel temperature and the position of the thermostatic valve.

The high pressure fuel pump is driven by the exhaust camshaft. Maximum fuel pressure in the rail - 1800 Bar. Fuel pressure at idle - 300 Bar. The non-return valve maintains the pressure in the return line of the injectors at 10 bar. Piezoelectric nozzles, 7 holes, installed in the center of the combustion chamber.

High Pressure Fuel Pump Diesel Engine 2.2L TD4 Freelander 2

The high pressure fuel pump of the 2.2L TD4 Freelander 2 diesel engine is attached to the rear right side of the cylinder head and is driven by the exhaust camshaft. There is a flange connection at the end of the pump casing, and the pump drive shaft is installed in the cylindrical casing. The pump drive shaft housing extends into the cylinder head housing and is sealed with an O-ring.

Each injector has a 10 digit alphanumeric code that allows the ECM to optimize fuel injector control based on the calibrations of each individual injector. The calibrations represent the actual amount of fuel that is injected into the cylinder at a specific fuel pressure in relation to the nominal amount of fuel at the same pressure. If the injectors are removed from the engine, it is important to remember their position and install each injector in the same place from which it was removed. In case of replacing injectors, it is necessary to enter a 10-digit alphanumeric code into the memory of the electronic engine control unit using the IDS diagnostic system.

Particulate matter (soot):

If insufficient air is supplied to the cylinder, the content of particulate matter (soot), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) increases, as in this case incomplete combustion of the fuel occurs.

Nitrogen oxides NOx:

If the mixture becomes leaner (for the same amount of diesel fuel) then the content of nitrogen oxides NOx increases. Exhaust gas supply to the cylinder is used to maintain balance. The oxygen sensor affects the formation of particulate matter in the exhaust gas and therefore the ability to comply with the emission limits for 100,000 km. The oxygen sensor measures the oxygen-to-fuel ratio from the composition of the exhaust gases, which allows the actual amount of fuel to be supplied to the cylinder to be calculated. Therefore, if there are deviations in the operation of the injectors and / or the mass air flow sensor, these deviations can be compensated by the oxygen sensor. According to the readings of the oxygen sensor, the information contained in the data arrays in the memory of the electronic control unit is corrected, which makes it possible to calculate the required amount of fuel and fresh air supplied to the cylinder. Also, according to the readings of the oxygen sensor, the optimal operation of the exhaust gas recirculation system is determined.

The saddle type fuel tank is made of six-layer laminated plastic and contains the following components:

• Fuel delivery module with integrated pumping module, which uses a Venturi tube;
• 2 magnetic fuel level senders transmit fuel level information to the central junction box CJB. The CJB calculates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and sends the calculated value to the instrument cluster.

A strategy to prevent running out of fuel from the fuel tank on Freelander 2

1. The low fuel tank warning on FRELENDER 2 is generated when 10.3 liters of fuel remain in the tank.
2. Fuel volume in the tank \u003d 4.5 liters (Torque limitation, cruise control is canceled / not activated. DTCs are not recorded, the driver of FRILENDER 2 may notice a lack of torque only during intensive acceleration).
3. The volume of fuel in the FRILENDER 2 tank \u003d 3.5 liters (symptoms as in stage 1 + skip flashes) DTCs are not logged.
4. Fuel tank capacity \u003d 2.5 liters (symptoms as in stage 1 + 2 + Engine shutdown. DTC P 115B 68 "Low Fuel Level Forced Engine Shutdown" is set - low fuel level caused the engine to stop.
5. For the possibility of further use of FRILENDER 2, more than 5.5 liters of fuel should be filled. To be sure that the readings of the fuel level sensors are updated, add fuel with the ignition off, as with a normal refueling.
6. If you try to start the engine without refueling, the engine will start and stop after 500ms.