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Land Rover Discovery 3 4.0 V6 petrol specs and manuals
Discovery 3 (2004–09) · 2004–2009
Model data
| Built | 2004–2009 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0 V6 petrol |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 6- or 8-speed automatic (6-speed manual on some early diesels), two-speed transfer box with optional locking rear diff |
| Notes | Integrated body frame, air suspension and Terrain Response. Sold as the LR3 in North America. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 5W-30 to the specification on the cap |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈5.5 L. Many later models have no dipstick: check the level in the instrument menu |
| Coolant | OAT antifreeze to Land Rover spec |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | Automatic gearbox, transfer box and differentials: Land Rover-specified fluids from the handbook (ZF Lifeguard ATF in the ZF autos). Land Rover changes the transfer box and locking-diff oil at 5 years and the rest at 10 |
| Transfer box | Two-speed transfer box: see above |
| Brakes | DOT4 low-viscosity brake fluid to Land Rover spec (ESP/ABS systems) |
| Land Rover service schedule | Land Rover service interval (UK): 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. Models with a service indicator may ask for a service sooner. Brake fluid every 3 years and coolant every 10 years, regardless of mileage. |
| Service note | Timing chain: no scheduled replacement. |
Settings & torque figures
| Spark plugs | Long-life iridium/platinum plugs to the part number for your engine |
|---|---|
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | LR029240 (no oil cooler) / 4454116 (with oil cooler) |
|---|---|
| Air filter | PHE000112 |
| Pollen filter | JKR500010 / LR170345 |
Sources for this model
- Wikipedia: Land Rover Discovery
- Rimmer Bros: Discovery 3 parts (genuine numbers)
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 12 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 13 model year on (brake fluid and coolant intervals)
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 14 and 15 model year on
- Land Rover TOPIx: Service Interval Plan, 16 model year on
- Engine Oil Journal: Land Rover oil capacity chart (approximate capacities)
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