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The 306DT engine was released by Land Rover in 2009 and was first installed on the Jaguar XF when it was launched in 2009. The engine has also been used in the Land Rover Discovery 4, the Range Rover Sport, and some other Jaguar and Range Rover vehicles.
Land Rover launched this engine and portrayed it as a very reliable engine. But, this engine also lived up to the expectations of unreliability, which often comes with Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles. The engine is a 3.0L Diesel equipping a robust 249bhp horsepower. It contains six cylinders, and the engine generates an overall power of 183kW.
When it comes to fine details of cubic centimeters, this engine is a 2993cc with twenty-four engine valves. It is a potent engine indeed, and being a Diesel, it is also eco-friendly, which isn’t the case with most Petrol engines.
Which Cars currently equip the 306DT engine?
The first launch of the 306DT engine came when it was installed in the Jaguar XF in the year 2009, which housed it till 2015. In the same year (2009), the Disco 4 was launched, which also came with this very same engine till 2015. In 2012, the Range Rover IV was commenced that also contained the same engine. In 2013, the Range Rover Sport also had this engine, and after 2015, no new Land Rover, Jaguar or Range Rover has had this engine.
What lead Land Rover to stop using this engine in newer Models after 2015?
With every engine, once it’s discontinued, there’s always a reason for its discontinuation. In other words, any engine which has too many issues even for the manufacturer gets stopped with a supposedly better new driver coming out. The same was the case with the 306DT. It had various engine issues and got dropped finally.
Common Problems with the Land Rover 306DT
The users of the 306DT frequently reported several engine issues, some of which are explained below.
1. Failure in Starting Engine
The users reported problems with the engine not starting at all, even at times when everything else seemed okay with it. These issues were quite mysterious, and the car owners didn’t know about the reason for the sudden failure.
2. High Consumption of Oil
The car owners also felt that the engine was acting as an oil-eater and consuming too much oil, a lot more than it usually would.
3.Engine Overheating
4. Oil Pump Failure
Oil pump issues also popped up a lot with the 306DT. Oil pump failure often occurs due to engine sludge. When the normal oil flow to the engine stops, friction increases and results in the oil pump completely failing.
5. Awful Mileage
Poor mileage means the car is eating money in other words. The 306DT often faced issues of having abysmal mileage, which affected a lot of users owning vehicles with this engine.
6.Radiator Leakage
The most common reason for radiator leakage is due to the coolant liquid not properly absorbing and dissipating heat. It could also occur due to coolant leakage, which will also result in engine overheating.
Solution if your Land Rover 306DT Engine is causing problems
Frequent issues with the engine will lead to you spending loads of money on too many repairs. The ideal solution is to get the engine replaced with a good-quality used or reconditioned engine. You will find the best used and reconditioned 306DT engines in the UK at LR306DTEngine.
Advantages of LR306DTEngine
We provide high-quality reconditioned and used engines for your car. You will save nearly 60% on buying an engine from us rather than going to the dealer to purchase it. We also offer up to 24 months of warranty, which shows the trust we put in the engines we sell. We assemble engines ourselves, so we take full responsibility for their functioning.
We have the engine you need most of the time, but in case we don’t have the one you need, we can take the existing engine out of your car and recondition it. We also provide fitting services, so we’ll fit the engine back in the car. It will save you more money. So, what are you waiting for? Head over to our portal for a free quote. We offer the best prices to our customers, so you’ll be right at home with LR306DTEngine.
