Land Rover Range Rover Sport, L320 (USA)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Land Rover Range Rover Sport, L320 (USA) coolant capacity ranges from 9,3 to 20,5 liters. The service interval is 150000 miles or 120 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Range Rover Sport V8 5.0 (2009-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 16,6 liter (with 4 zone airconditioning system)
  • Capacity 15,9 liter (with 2 zone airconditioning system)
  • Change 150000 miles/ 120 months
Range Rover Sport V8 5.0 SC (2009-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 20,5 liter (with 4 zone airconditioning system)
  • Capacity 19,8 liter (with 2 zone airconditioning system)
  • Change 150000 miles/ 120 months
Range Rover Sport V8 4.2 SC (291 kW) (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Change 150000 miles/ 120 months
Range Rover Sport V8 4.4 (225 kW) (2005-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,3 liter
  • Change 150000 miles/ 120 months

Additional Notes

  • The Land Rover Range Rover Sport L320 (USA) V8 4.2 SC and V8 4.4 share an identical cooling system capacity of 9.3 liters, placing both engines in the same service fill range despite their difference in output.
  • Moving to the 2009-2012 V8 5.0, the cooling system capacity rises considerably, reaching either 15.9 liters with a 2-zone air conditioning system or 16.6 liters with a 4-zone air conditioning system, reflecting how cabin climate configuration directly affects total fluid volume.
  • The V8 5.0 SC carries the largest cooling system capacities across the lineup, at 19.8 liters with a 2-zone air conditioning system and 20.5 liters with a 4-zone air conditioning system, a substantial increase over the naturally aspirated 5.0 variant.
  • Within the V8 5.0 SC, the difference between the 2-zone and 4-zone air conditioning configurations amounts to 0.7 liters, the same margin seen between the two air conditioning variants of the naturally aspirated V8 5.0.
  • All four configurations share a uniform service interval of 150,000 miles or 120 months under normal use conditions, meaning the coolant change schedule does not vary by engine displacement or forced induction status.
  • The 120-month interval translates to a 10-year service cycle, which is consistent with modern extended-life coolant formulations designed to maintain corrosion inhibitor effectiveness over long periods.
  • The jump from 9.3 liters in the 2005-2009 V8 engines to the 15.9-20.5 liter range in the 2009-2012 V8 5.0 variants represents a significant increase in system volume, which typically corresponds to a larger engine block, additional cooling circuits, or expanded heater core and auxiliary loop integration.

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