When shopping for Land Rover Discovery engine oils, many owners wonder what type of oil specification their specific model uses. Blauparts is here to help! In this blog article, we've put together a Land Rover Discovery oil type application list or guide to help you determine the correct Land Rover oil type needed when changing your motor oil. We offer a full line of premium approved European Land Rover oils and convenient BLAU Oil Change Kits that include the necessary quantity of oil, oil type, oil filter, and hardware for 2015-2024 Land Rover Discovery and Discovery Sport models.
With our long history as an independent service garage with over 30 years of hands-on experience in automotive service, we've seen many mechanical breakdowns on vehicles. Experience has shown that changing your oils and fluids is the most crucial preventive maintenance routine to avoid vehicle breakdowns. Regular oil change intervals and using high-quality OEM approved engine oils can significantly help extend the life of your engine to well over 150,000 miles and beyond.
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- What Type of Engine Oil Should I Use In My Land Rover Discovery?
- Recommended Land Rover Discovery Oil Type Specifications
- Land Rover Discovery Oil Fill Capacity
- Land Rover Discovery Oil Change Interval
What Type of Engine Oil Should I Use In My Land Rover Discovery?
The owner's manual specifies the recommended Land Rover oil, specifications, quality standards, and oil viscosity weight. Always consult the vehicle's service owner's manual to confirm what specific fluids or oils are required for your Land Rover Discovery model. These specifications can typically be referenced in the owner's manual index under engine oil or operating fluids. If the owner's manual has been lost and it is difficult to determine what type of Land Rover Discovery oil to use, refer to our BLAU® Oil Change Kits buttons below, which match the correct Discovery oil specification, oil filter, and hardware for each specific model and engine type.
Recommended Land Rover Discovery Oil Type Specifications
Land Rover STJLR.03.5006 Oil Type Specification
STJLR 03.5006 oil quality specification started being used in the USA by Land Rover in 2018. Currently, the Land Rover STJLR.03.5006 oil type is being specified for use in the Discovery 5.0L V8 and 3.0L V6 gasoline engines. It is also specified for use in the 2018 onward Discovery 2.0 liter turbocharged gasoline engines. Land Rover STJLR.03.5006 is a Mid SAPS (Mid Sulphated Ash Phosphorus Sulfur) additive level formulation with lower viscosity and is suitable for extended oil change intervals. This oil specification also focuses on improved fuel economy and should have a minimum HTHS viscosity of 2.6 mPa*s.
- Discovery oil type specification correlates to ACEA C5 oil specification and a SAE 0W20 viscosity.
- If you are challenged in finding an oil that meets the approved Discovery STJLR.03.5006 specification in your region, you can choose to substitute the use of STJLR.03.5006 with the STJLR.51.5122 oil spec.
STJLR 03.5006 Oil Type is Used in the following Land Rover Discovery Models:
- 2019-2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L 16V models use STJLR 03.5006 oil type with viscosity SAE 0W20
- 2019-2024 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L 16V models use STJLR 03.5006 oil type with viscosity SAE 0W20
- 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Turbocharged L6 models use STJLR 03.5006 oil type with viscosity SAE 0W20
Land Rover STJLR.51.5122 Oil Type Specification
STJLR 51.5122 oil quality specification started being used in the USA by Land Rover in 2015. Currently, the Land Rover STJLR.51.5122 oil type is being used in the 2015 onward Discovery 5.0L V8 and 3.0 Liter V6 gasoline engines. Land Rover STJLR.51.5122 is a lower viscosity oil grade with a Mid SAPS (Mid Sulphated Ash Phosphorus Sulfur) additive-level formulation. It is engineered for improved fuel economy and extended oil change intervals. Any oil claiming to meet Land Rover STJLR 51.5122 should have a minimum HTHS viscosity of 2.6 mPa*s.
- Land Rover Discovery oil type specification correlates to ACEA C5 oil specification and a SAE 0W20 viscosity.
- 5W20 oil weight is also in accordance with the Land Rover Discovery STJLR 51.5122 oil specification. However, the SAE 5W20 viscosity can be difficult if not impossible to find. The availability of this oil will depend on your region.
STJLR 51.5122 Oil Type is Used in the following Land Rover Discovery Models:
- 2018-2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L 16V models use STJLR 51.5122 oil type with viscosity SAE 0W20 or newer STJLR 03.5006 oil specification
- 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Supercharged V6 models use STJLR 51.5122 oil type with viscosity SAE 0W20 or newer STJLR 03.5006 oil specification
Land Rover STJLR.03.5005 Oil Type Specification
STJLR 03.5005 oil qualtiy specification was primarily developed for use with mid-size displacement diesel engines equipped with diesel particulate filter emission after treatment systems. Currently in the USA the Land Rover STJLR.03.5005 oil type is only used in the Land Rover Discovery models equipped with the 3.0L V6 diesel engine. Land Rover STJLR.03.5005 will typically always require a Low SAPS (Low Sulphated Ash Phosphorus Sulfur) additive level formulation to extend the life of modern engine emission systems, lower oil viscosity, extended oil change intervals, and should have a minimum high temperature high shear viscosity HTHS of 2.9 mPa*s.
- Land Rover Discovery STJLR.03.5005 oil type specification correlates to ACEA C1 oil specification and SAE 5W30 viscosity.
STJLR 03.5005 Oil Type is Used in following Diesel Td6 Land Rover Discovery Models:
- 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Td6 3.0L 24V Diesel models use STJLR 03.5005 oil type with viscosity SAE 5W30
Land Rover STJLR.03.5003 Oil Type Specification
STJLR 03.5003 oil quality specification was primarily used and developed for select gasoline and diesel engines without diesel particulate filter systems. The Land Rover STJLR.03.5003 specification will always require a Full SAPS or Full Ash (Full Sulphated Ash Phosphorus Sulfur) additive level formulation, suitable for extended oil change intervals, and should have a minimum high temperature high shear viscosity HTHS of 2.9 to 3.5 mPa*s.
- Land Rover Discovery STJLR.03.5005 oil specification will always correspond to an ACEA A5 B5 specification and SAE 5W30 viscosity.
- The original Land Rover Discovery STJLR.03.5003 oil specification may have referenced the ACEA A1 B1 specification. This is now obsolete and has been updated and replaced by ACEA A5 B5.
STJLR 03.5003 Oil Type is Used in following Land Rover Discovery Models:
- 2015-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L 16V models use STJLR 03.5003 oil type with viscosity SAE 5W30
Land Rover Discovery Oil Fill Capacity
3.0L Gasoline Land Rover Discovery Oil Fill Capacity
- 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L V6 Supercharged oil change fill capacity is 8.0 liters or 8.4 quarts
- 2021-2024 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L L6 Turbo oil change fill capacity is 8.8 liters or 9.29 quarts
3.0L Diesel Land Rover Discovery Oil Fill Capacity
- 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery Td6 3.0L Diesel oil change fill capacity is 5.96 liters or 6.3 quarts - Incl. Sport
2.0L Land Rover Discovery Oil Change Fill Capacity
- 2015-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L gasoline oil change fill capacity is 5.4 liters or 5.7 quarts
- 2018-2024 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L gasoline oil change fill capacity is 7.0 liters or 7.4 quarts - Incl. Sport
Importance of Not Overfilling Your Discovery Oil
It is important not to overfill your engine with oil. The below charts recommend adding 0.5 liters less engine oil than the total oil capacity called for Land Rover Discovery. After changing the oil and filter, start the engine, and run it until it reaches the full operating temperature of approximately 180°F. Typically, it will take around 15 minutes to achieve engine operating temperature. With the vehicle on level ground, wait a minute or two once the engine is shut off. Then, check the dipstick oil level or use the vehicle's onboard Multimedia Interface computer system to check the oil level. Fill the engine to the full mark. This is the correct way to check the engine oil level and avoid overfilling the engine crankcase when performing your Discovery oil change. Following this procedure allows the oil in the engine to warm up and expand so that the dipstick reflects the accurate oil level in the engine. It is also good to ensure your engine and oil are warm before draining because this allows the oil to flow or drain down to the engine's oil pan sump for a more thorough and complete draining of the old engine oil.
Overfilling engine oil is a common mistake. If checking the Discovery oil level when the engine is cold, remember that the oil has not fully expanded and if the oil is topped off to the maximum fill level on the dipstick, the engine will likely be overfilled. If the engine oil is overfilled, the excess oil expands, resulting in excess crankcase pressure, which can make its way into the engine's crankcase ventilation breather hoses, PVC valves, and EGR systems. The excess oil will create above-normal engine crankcase pressure and above-normal oil smog, or mist, known as blowby. The excess blowby can pollute the air the engine is ingesting for combustion and impairs the engine PCV ventilation and the EGR systems. When the engine experiences repeated overfilling, the excess blowby will likely contribute to an oily carbon buildup on the topside of the engine's intake and exhaust valves. Over time, repeated overfilling can also cause oily residue and carbon buildup in expensive emission system components and cause catalytic converters, EGR valves, oxygen sensors, EGT sensors, and engine filters to plug up and fail prematurely.
Land Rover Discovery Oil Change Interval
The recommended Land Rover Discovery oil change intervals may depend on your exact year and engine option and circumstances.
Important Information! The below oil change interval recommendations should only be followed with an oil that has the OEM Land Rover Discovery oil quality specifications listed explicitly on the datasheet or oil bottle, along with an OEM oil filter designed for extended oil change intervals. Using engine oils labeled without the correct Land Rover Discovery oil type specification, and using generic aftermarket oil filters, could lead to engine mechanical breakdowns and reliability issues associated with the vehicle's emission system components.
2.0L and 3.0L gasoline engines:
- Land Rover Discovery recommended oil change interval is every 10,000 miles, once a year, whichever occurs first.
3.0L diesel engines:
- Land Rover Discovery recommended oil change interval is every 8,000 miles, once a year, whichever occurs first.
Under certain circumstances, we recommend performing oil change intervals more frequently. If the vehicle is exposed to any of the below-driving conditions, consider changing the engine oil sooner. Examples:
- The engine is new and is still going through the break-in period.
- The engine is consistently under load and subject to conditions such as sustained high speeds or in spirited driving conditions.
- Consistently using ethanol types of gasoline (premium non-ethanol types of gasoline recommended for extended oil change intervals).
- Driving short distances or stop-and-go intermittent driving where complete engine operating temperature is not reached—especially in cold winter climates.
- Running the engine at idle for an extended period.
- Drive-in extreme hot summer temperatures for an extended period.
Modern synthetic engine oils have motivated some owners to run their oil longer than the recommended change interval or oil change service. However, it is the best practice to stick to the Land Rover Discovery recommended oil change interval. We feel that the vehicle manufacturers have done due diligence in defining the correct engine oil specification requirements and quality standards, and precisely how many miles an owner should run the oil to ensure the best engine longevity. If you choose to run an oil with an OEM Approval beyond the recommended change interval, it would be a good practice to confirm it can be run safely beyond it, by collecting a sample of your used engine oil. After collecting the sample, you should send it to an oil analysis laboratory so they can analyze and test the oil to confirm it has not broken down, and it is still maintaining its ability to provide maximum lubrication protection for whatever length of oil change interval you may be choosing.
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