Land Rover Discovery Oil Type & Capacity
The Land Rover Discovery takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.3-8.5 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 1998-2005 models use 10W-40 or 5W-30 (6.7-7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2026 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 6.3-8.5 qt |
| 1998-2005 | 10W-40 / 5W-30 | 6.7-7.6 qt |
| 1989-1997 | 5W-30 | 5.2 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Discovery year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Land Rover Discovery take?
The Land Rover Discovery takes 0W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.3-8.5 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 1998-2005 models use 10W-40 or 5W-30 (6.7-7.6 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Land Rover Discovery take?
About 6.3-8.5 qt with a filter change on 2016-2026 models, and 6.7-7.6 qt on 1998-2005 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Land Rover Discovery?
Yes. We record 3 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2016-2026: 0W-20/5W-30; 1998-2005: 10W-40/5W-30; 1989-1997: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.