Land Rover Discovery Discovery 2012 to 2026 Fluid level checks Car Owner Manuals

Fluid level checks

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

2.7 V6 diesel engines

Check the engine oil weekly. If any significant or sudden drop in oil level is noted, seek qualified assistance.

Check the oil level when the engine is cold and with the vehicle resting on level ground.

Note: If it is necessary to check the oil level when the engine is hot, switch off the engine and let the vehicle stand for 5 minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the sump. Do not start the engine.

1. Withdraw the dipstick and wipe the blade clean with a lint-free cloth.
2. Fully re-insert the dipstick and withdraw again to check the oil level. Never allow the oil level to fall below the lower mark or notch on the dipstick.

As a general guide, if the level on the dipstick:

• Is nearer to the upper mark or notch than the lower, add no oil.
• Is nearer to the lower mark or notch than the upper, add half a litre (one pint) of oil.
• Is below the lower mark or notch, add 1 litre (2 pints) of oil and re-check the level after a further 5 minutes.

3.0 V6 and V8 petrol engines

Check the engine oil weekly. If any significant or sudden drop in oil level is noted, seek qualified assistance.

If the message ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW is displayed, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so and seek qualified assistance. Do not start the engine until the cause has been rectified.

Prior to checking the oil level ensure that:

• The vehicle is on level ground.
• The engine oil has reached working temperature (oil is hot).
• The engine has been switched off for 10 minutes, as the system will not give an accurate reading until the oil level has stabilised.

The oil level can then be checked as follows:

1. Switch on the ignition (do not start the engine).
2. Ensure Park (P) is selected.
3. Select the Service menu using the driver information module menu control.
4. Select Oil level display from the Service menu. The current oil level status and topping-up advice is displayed in the instrument panel, top-up as instructed.

An indication of the oil level is displayed in the gauge. Messages to the right of the gauge advise you of any action you may need to take.

• If the oil level is within the required operating range, the message Engine Oil Level OK will be displayed. Do not add any additional oil to the engine.
• If the oil level is below the required operating range, a message advising you how much oil to add will be displayed (e.g. Add 0.5 Litre). Add the recommended quantity of oil.
• If the message Engine Oil Level Overfilled is displayed, seek qualified assistance immediately. Do not drive the vehicle as this will cause serious damage to the engine.
• If the message Engine Oil Level Underfilled is displayed, add 1.5 litres (2.6 pints) of oil, then recheck the level.
• If the message Engine Oil Level Not Available is displayed, the oil level is stabilising. Switch off the ignition, wait 10 minutes, then recheck the oil level display.
• If the warning message ENGINE OIL LEVEL MONITOR SYSTEM FAULT is displayed, seek qualified assistance.

TOPPING UP THE OIL

Your vehicle warranty may be invalidated if damage is caused by using oil that does not meet the required specification.

Failure to use an oil that meets the required specification could cause excessive engine wear, a build up of sludge and deposits, and increase pollution. It could also lead to engine failure.

Overfilling with oil could result in severe engine damage. Oil should be added in small quantities and the level re-checked to ensure that the engine is not overfilled.

1. Remove the oil filler cap.
2. Add oil as instructed by the dipstick display (3.0 Diesel and V8 Petrol engines) or to maintain the level between the MIN and MAX marks or notches on the dipstick (2.7 Diesel engine).
3. Clean up any oil spilled during topping-up.
4. Check the oil level again after 10 minutes (3.0 Diesel and V8 Petrol engines) or after 5 minutes (2.7 Diesel engine).

It is essential to use the correct specification oil, and to ensure it is suitable for the climatic conditions in which the vehicle is to be operated.

Note: The approximate quantity of oil required to raise the level from MIN to MAX on the dipstick is 1.5 litres (2.6 pints) for all models.