The 3.0-liter Land Rover 306D1 or Range Rover 3.0 TD6 engine was assembled from 2002 to 2006 and was installed only on the third generation of the Range Rover SUV before its first restyling.
Joint development engines with BMW: 204D3, 256T, 306D1.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2006 |
| Displacement, cc | 2926 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 177 |
| Torque output, Nm | 390 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2256V |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.75 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Range Rover 3.0 TD6 2004) — city — highway — combined |
14.4 9.4 11.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Land Rover Range Rover 3 (L322) in 2002 – 2006.
Disadvantages of the Land Rover 306D1 engine
- The engine is demanding on fuel quality, but with proper maintenance it runs for a long time;
- A lot of trouble here is caused by constant fogging on the nozzles or the crankcase ventilation valve;
- Intake manifold swirl flaps can fall off and fall straight into the cylinders;
- On runs over 200 thousand km, a sudden breakdown of the crankshaft is often encountered;
- The weak points of the engine include electro-vacuum bearings and the crankshaft damper pulley.
