Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Rear axle and final drive15 Front axle and final drive16 Steering17 Brakes18 Chassis and body19 Air conditioning20 Electrical21 Instruments
Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement05 · Lubricants, fluids and capacities
05 · General

Capacities

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Information › Capacities
Lubricants, fluids and capacitiesCapacities

CAPACITIES

The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.

Capacities (approx.) Litres

Fuel tank usable fuel59 (13.0 gal)
Engine sump oil - V8i6.1 (10.7 gal)
Automatic gearbox *9.1 (16.0 gal)
Transfer gearbox oil2.3 (4.0 gal)
Front differential1.7 (2.9 gal)
Rear differential1.7 (2.9 gal)
Power steering box and reservoir2.9 (5.1 gal)
Swivel pin housing oil / grease (each) **0.35 (0.6 gal)
Cooling system12.8 (22.5 gal)
Washer bottle3.0 (5.3 gal)

NOTE: All levels must be checked by dipstick or level plugs as applicable.

* When draining fluid from the ZF automatic gearbox, fluid will remain in the torque converter, refill to high level on dipstick only.

** Swivel pin housings with a filler plug only must be filled with GREASE.

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