Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,6 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 km and changing at 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Discovery 2 4.6 V8i (2002-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Discovery 2 4.6 V8i (2002-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 (1998-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 (1998-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (EU) differential fluid specifications cover three engine variants across the 1998-2005 model range: the 2.5 Td5, the 4.0 V8i, and the 4.6 V8i.
  • The 4.6 V8i variant carries a narrower model year span of 2002-2005, compared to the 1998-2005 range shared by the 2.5 Td5 and 4.0 V8i.
  • Front differential capacity across all three engine variants is 1.6 liters, indicating a consistent axle housing size at the front regardless of engine displacement.
  • The rear differential on the 2.5 Td5 holds 1.7 liters, which is 0.1 liters more than the rear differential on both the 4.0 V8i and 4.6 V8i, which are each rated at 1.6 liters.
  • A 1.7-liter rear differential capacity, as seen on the 2.5 Td5, typically reflects a slightly larger differential housing or a different axle unit compared to those sharing the 1.6-liter figure.
  • All six configurations share an identical service interval structure: a fluid level check at 20,000 km and a full fluid change at 40,000 km or every 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • The 24-month time-based change interval runs alongside the 40,000 km mileage interval, meaning a vehicle accumulating low annual mileage would still require a fluid change within two years under normal use conditions.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions, meaning the 40,000 km or 24-month change interval applies to standard operating environments rather than severe or off-road-intensive duty cycles.

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