Land Rover Range Rover, P38A/LP (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Land Rover Range Rover, P38A/LP (EU) models utilize differential fluid with a capacity of 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
  • Range Rover 2.5 TDi (1995-2002)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Range Rover 2.5 TDi (1995-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Range Rover V8 4.0 (1995-2002)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Range Rover V8 4.0 (1995-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Range Rover V8 4.6 (1995-2002)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Range Rover V8 4.6 (1995-2002)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Range Rover P38A/LP (EU) specifies a 1.7-liter differential fluid capacity for both the front and rear differentials across all three engine variants: the 2.5 TDi, the V8 4.0, and the V8 4.6.
  • A 1.7-liter fill capacity is consistent with a standard service fill rather than a full overhaul quantity, reflecting the volume required when draining and refilling a differential under normal service conditions rather than a complete disassembly.
  • Front and rear differentials share an identical 1.7-liter capacity within each engine configuration, indicating no asymmetry in housing size between the two axles across the 1995-2002 model range.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is set at 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first, applying equally to both front and rear differentials on all three engine variants.
  • A separate check interval of 20,000 km is specified alongside the change interval, meaning the fluid level and condition are to be inspected at the halfway point between full change services.
  • The 24-month time limit on the change interval means that calendar time can trigger a fluid change before the distance threshold is reached, which is relevant for vehicles accumulating lower annual mileage.
  • The specifications apply uniformly across the 2.5 TDi diesel and both V8 petrol variants, meaning differential fluid capacity and service intervals are not differentiated by engine type or drivetrain output within the P38A/LP range.

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