The 2.5-liter Land Rover 256T or Range Rover II 2.5 TD engine was assembled from 1994 to 2002 and installed only on the popular second-generation Land Rover Range Rover SUV. This power unit existed in a single modification with a capacity of 136 hp and 270 Nm.
Joint development engines with BMW: 204D3, 256T, 306D1.
Specifications
| Production years | 1994-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2497 |
| Fuel system | prechambers |
| Power output, hp | 136 |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.8 |
| Compression ratio | 22.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Mitsubishi TD04-11G-4 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.7 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 1/2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Range Rover II 2000) — city — highway — combined |
11.5 8.2 9.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Range Rover 2 (P38A) in 1994 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover 256T engine
- This diesel engine is very afraid of overheating and the cylinder head cracks here quite often;
- Closer to 150,000 km, the valve timing may go astray due to chain stretching;
- At about the same mileage, cracks often appear in the hot part of the turbine;
- Saving on oil here turns into rapid wear of the injection pump plunger pair;
- Difficult cold start usually hints at booster pump failure.
