“The Ultimate Land Rover Oil Guide: From 1970s Classics to 2016 Defenders.”
Our oil recommendation guide was created to help Land Rover owners find the right oil for their vehicle, covering models from the early 1970s up to the latest Defenders built through 2016. Whether you’re driving a classic or a more recent model, the guide simplifies the search by clearly listing the recommended oil type and specifications for each model. Our goal is to make maintenance easy and reliable, so your Land Rover gets the performance and protection it deserves.
| Transfer case types | Oil recommendation | link to oil | Capacity | Filters+ service parts | important notes | service interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disco 200tdi 12L | 15W40 | 7,85L incl. filter | oil: Mann W930/20 or Mahle OC261 | 10.000 km or 12 months | ||
| TD5 | “5w30 ford WSS-M2C913-B (API CF / SN)” | MOTOR OIL 5W-30 PREMIUM SYNTHETIC FUEL CONSERVING FORD | 7 L incl filter | oil: Mann W 713/9 or BOSCH (P3342) fuel: BOSCH 1 457 434 329 (N4329) air: BOSCH 1 457 433 549 (S3549) | 10.000 km or 12 months | |
| 2.8 GTV (based on 300tdi) | 15W40 CI-4 semi or full synthetic | 6.5L incl. filter | oil: Mann W930/20 or Mahle OC261 fuel: bosch 0 450 906 172 air: ESR2623 V-belt: STC4096″ | 10.000 km or 12 months | ||
| 2.2 tdci | “5w30 ford WSS-M2C913-B (API CF / SN)” | MOTOR OIL 5W-30 PREMIUM SYNTHETIC FUEL CONSERVING FORD | 7.0L incl. filter | 15.000 km or 24 months |
| Gearbox types | Oil recommendation | link to oil | Capacity | Filters+ service parts | important notes | service interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT77 | ATF Dextron 2D also possible: MTF94 (=75W80 API GL-4) | 2.6L (overlflow) | clean the filter with the big bolt underneath | |||
| R380 | MTF94 ATF Dextron 2D Drop the MTL and put in ATF Dextron 2D If the shifts are hard because of the the synchros, a lighter fluid helps. | 2.5L (overflow) | ||||
| Gertrag MT82 (all PUMA def.) | 75W-90 API GL-4 (was BOT130M and later BOT328) | Castrol TRANSMAX Manual Multivehicle 75W-90 API GL-4 | 2.4L from new 2.2L for refill | do not use GL-5! it’s not a fill or overflow type! can not be measured, only empty and refill again. | LR: 200.000KM |
We were curious whether lifting the back of the Land Rover would level out the MT82 gearbox and allow us to adjust the oil level accurately. Unfortunately, this approach didn’t work, as we still couldn’t see the oil level even after checking inside with a camera.
| Transfer case types | Oil recommendation | link to oil | Capacity | Filters+ service parts | important notes | service interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT230 | | 2.3L (overflow) | | | ||
| LT230Q | 80w90 API GL-4 | | 2.3L (overflow) | | | |
| LT230QRS | 75W-90 or 80W/90 with API GL-5 (or GL-4) with the MIL-L-2105 spec | – kroon oil SP GEAR 1011 Premium MTF – Castrol TRANSMAX Universal 75w-90 API GL4/ GL5″ | 2.3L (overflow) | | LR: 80.000 |
| type | Oil recommendation | link to oil | Capacity | Filters+ service parts | important notes | service interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front and rear axle | 80w90 GL-4 | 10.000 km or 12 months |
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