Land Rover Discovery 3, L319 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Discovery 3, L319 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,61 to 1,5 liters. Service intervals include 120 months or 120000 km/12 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,61 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 (2005-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 (2005-2009)
  • Rear, electronic torque managed (ETM)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 DPF (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,61 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 DPF (2005-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 2.7 TdV6 DPF (2005-2009)
  • Rear, electronic torque managed (ETM)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Discovery 3 4.0 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,61 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 4.0 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 4.0 V6 (2005-2009)
  • Rear, electronic torque managed (ETM)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (2005-2009)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,61 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (2005-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Change 120 months
  • Discovery 3 4.4 V8 (2005-2009)
  • Rear, electronic torque managed (ETM)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 (EU) front differential holds 0.61 liter across all engine variants covered in the 2005-2009 range, including the 2.7 TdV6, 2.7 TdV6 DPF, 4.0 V6, and 4.4 V8.
  • The standard rear differential capacity is 1.1 liters across all four engine configurations, which is notably larger than the front differential fill volume of 0.61 liter.
  • Where the rear differential is fitted with the electronic torque managed (ETM) unit, the fluid capacity rises to 1.5 liters, reflecting the additional volume required by the ETM mechanism integrated into the rear axle assembly.
  • Front and standard rear differential service intervals are expressed purely in months, set at 120 months, meaning the change schedule is based on elapsed time rather than distance traveled.
  • A 120-month interval corresponds to a 10-year service cycle, which places differential fluid changes on a long-term maintenance schedule under normal use conditions.
  • The ETM rear differential carries a dual-condition interval of 120,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first under normal use. The distance-based trigger of 120,000 km distinguishes the ETM unit from the standard rear differential, which has no mileage-based interval in the specifications.
  • The 12-month time limit on the ETM rear differential fluid change is considerably shorter than the 120-month interval applied to the standard rear and front differentials, indicating a more frequent service requirement for the ETM variant regardless of mileage accumulated.
  • All differential fluid specifications across the 2005-2009 range are listed under normal use conditions, with no separate severe-use intervals present in the data.
  • The capacity and interval figures are identical between the 2.7 TdV6 and the 2.7 TdV6 DPF variants for all three differential positions, meaning the addition of a diesel particulate filter does not alter the differential service specifications.

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