Land Rover Defender, LD (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Defender, LD (USA) differential fluid capacity is 1,7 liters. Service intervals require a change every 30000 miles. Data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • Defender 90 4.0 V8i (1997-1998)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Defender 90 4.0 V8i (1997-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Defender 90 3.9 V8i (1994-1995)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Defender 90 3.9 V8i (1994-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Defender 110 3.9 V8i (1993-1994)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Defender 110 3.9 V8i (1993-1994)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Change 30000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Defender LD (USA) carries a 1.7-liter differential fluid capacity for both the front and rear differentials across all configurations listed in the 1993-1998 specification range.
  • A 1.7-liter fill volume is consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, meaning the figure reflects the amount of fluid required during a standard drain-and-refill procedure.
  • The front and rear differentials share an identical 1.7-liter capacity within each configuration, indicating a symmetrical axle design across the Defender 110 and Defender 90 variants covered here.
  • All six specification rows carry a normal use condition tied to a 30,000-mile change interval, meaning the interval applies to standard operating conditions rather than severe or off-road duty cycles.
  • The Defender 110 3.9 V8i covers model years 1993-1994, while the Defender 90 3.9 V8i covers 1994-1995, placing a one-year overlap at 1994 between the two body configurations sharing the same engine displacement.
  • The Defender 90 4.0 V8i, spanning 1997-1998, represents a displacement increase from the earlier 3.9 V8i, yet the differential fluid capacity and change interval remain unchanged at 1.7 liters and 30,000 miles respectively.
  • The absence of a Defender 110 entry for the 4.0 V8i years means the 1997-1998 specifications are exclusive to the Defender 90 body configuration within the data provided.

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