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1997 Land Rover Discovery Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1997 Land Rover Discovery oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1997 Land Rover Discovery, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1997 Land Rover Discovery oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.0L 8-cylinder [2] 26.1 quarts (with filter) Refill capacity (engine excl. oil cooler).
6.7 quarts (with filter) Refill capacity (engine incl. oil cooler).
7.4 quarts (with filter) Dry fill capacity (engine incl. oil cooler).
6.9 quarts (with filter) Dry fill capacity (engine excl. oil cooler).
SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Below 35°C)
SAE 10W-30 (-10 To 35°C)
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
Land-Rover ERR3340

Select Your 1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine Option

4.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [2] 2

Engine:

4.0L 8-cylinder [2] 2 [aka 4.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

LSE, SD, SE, SE7, XD

Oil Capacity:

6.1 quarts (with filter) Refill capacity (engine excl. oil cooler).
6.7 quarts (with filter) Refill capacity (engine incl. oil cooler).
7.4 quarts (with filter) Dry fill capacity (engine incl. oil cooler).
6.9 quarts (with filter) Dry fill capacity (engine excl. oil cooler).

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Below 35°C)
SAE 10W-30 (-10 To 35°C)
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Land-Rover ERR3340

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1997 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L 8-cylinder [2] 2 oil change details

Oil Grade:

SJ

Oil Capacity:

6.1 quarts. (with filter). The amount shown is the refill capacity for the engine only (excluding the oil cooler).
6.7 quarts. (with filter). The amount shown is the refill capacity for the engine including the oil cooler.
7.4 quarts. (with filter). The amount shown is the dry fill capacity for the engine including the oil cooler.
6.9 quarts. (with filter). The amount shown is the dry fill capacity for the engine only (excluding the oil cooler).

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 (Below 35°C)
SAE 10W-30 (-10 To 35°C)
SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 15W-50, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51068-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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