Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (USA) uses differential fluid with a capacity of 1,6 liters. The service interval is 30000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Discovery 2 4.6 V8i (2002-2004)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Discovery 2 4.6 V8i (2002-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2003)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 miles

Additional Notes

  • Both the front and rear differentials on the Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (USA) share an identical fluid capacity of 1.6 liters across all listed engine configurations.
  • A 1.6-liter fill volume is a moderate capacity for a differential housing of this class, consistent with a standard service fill rather than a full overhaul drain that would account for residual fluid in the axle tubes or housing passages.
  • The 4.0 V8i, covering model years 1998-2003, carries the same 1.6-liter front differential capacity as the 4.6 V8i covering 2002-2004, indicating no axle housing change between the two engine variants.
  • The rear differential on both the 4.0 V8i and the 4.6 V8i is also specified at 1.6 liters, matching the front axle capacity exactly, which reflects the use of similarly sized axle assemblies at both ends of the drivetrain.
  • Under normal use conditions, the specified change interval for all four differential positions across both engine variants is 30,000 miles.
  • The 30,000-mile interval applies uniformly to both the front and rear differentials on the 4.0 V8i for 1998-2003, with no differentiation between axle positions in the service schedule.
  • The 4.6 V8i for 2002-2004 follows the same 30,000-mile normal-use change interval for both differentials, aligning with the schedule established for the 4.0 V8i despite the difference in engine displacement.

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