Land Rover Defender, LD (USA)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Defender, LD (USA) transfer case fluid capacity is 2,3 liters. The service interval is 30000 miles. The data covers 3 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)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: LT230T
Defender 90 3.9 V8i (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: LT230T
Defender 110 3.9 V8i (1993-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: LT230T

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Defender LD (USA) transfer case fluid capacity is 2.3 liters across all three listed configurations, covering the 110 3.9 V8i, the 90 3.9 V8i, and the 90 4.0 V8i.
  • A 2.3-liter capacity is consistent with a service fill level, meaning the fluid volume applies to routine drain-and-refill procedures rather than a full overhaul or component replacement scenario.
  • The specified change interval for all three configurations is 30,000 miles, applied under normal use conditions.
  • The normal use condition tied to the 30,000-mile interval distinguishes standard operating environments from more demanding cycles, which would typically warrant shorter intervals in other specifications.
  • The Defender 110 3.9 V8i covers model years 1993-1994, while the Defender 90 3.9 V8i covers 1994-1995, placing both within an overlapping production window that shares identical transfer case fluid capacity and interval values.
  • The Defender 90 4.0 V8i, spanning 1997-1998, carries the same 2.3-liter capacity and 30,000-mile change interval as the earlier 3.9 V8i variants, despite the displacement difference between the two engine families.

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