Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (EU) transfer case fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,8 liters. Service intervals include checks every 20000 km and fluid changes every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 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)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: LT230SE
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 (1998-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: LT230SE
Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: LT230SE

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Discovery 2 L318 transfer case fluid capacity differs between the diesel and petrol engine variants. The 2.5 Td5 holds 2.1 liters, while both the 4.0 V8i and 4.6 V8i require 2.8 liters.
  • The 0.7-liter difference in transfer case capacity between the Td5 and the V8i variants reflects the use of different transfer box units across the diesel and petrol drivetrains.
  • The 4.0 V8i and 4.6 V8i share an identical 2.8-liter transfer case capacity, indicating both petrol engines are paired with the same transfer box assembly.
  • All three configurations carry a fluid check interval of 20,000 km under normal use conditions, which falls at the halfway point between full drain-and-fill service intervals.
  • The change interval across all configurations is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold is reached first would trigger a fluid replacement.
  • The 24-month time-based limit on the change interval means that even low-mileage vehicles accumulate a service obligation on a calendar basis, independent of distance traveled.
  • The 4.6 V8i variant covers the 2002-2005 model years, a narrower window than the 1998-2005 span shared by the Td5 and 4.0 V8i, yet all three share the same check and change intervals.

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