Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (USA)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Discovery 2, L318 (USA) transfer case fluid capacity is 2,8 liters. The service interval is 30000 miles. The data covers 2 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)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
Discovery 2 4.0 V8i (1998-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 30000 miles

Additional Notes

  • Both the 4.0 V8i and 4.6 V8i engines share an identical transfer case fluid capacity of 2.8 liters, indicating a common transfer box unit across the Land Rover Discovery 2 L318 lineup in the USA market.
  • A 2.8-liter transfer case capacity falls into a range typical of full-size four-wheel-drive transfer boxes, reflecting the mechanical demands of a body-on-frame SUV designed for off-road use.
  • The 4.0 V8i covers model years 1998-2003, while the 4.6 V8i applies to 2002-2004, meaning both engine variants were available simultaneously during the 2002-2003 period, yet the transfer case fluid specification remains unchanged between them.
  • Under normal use conditions, the transfer case fluid change interval is set at 30,000 miles for both engine configurations, a figure consistent with moderate-duty drivetrain maintenance schedules on vehicles not subjected to sustained heavy off-road or towing cycles.

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