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Land Rover Discovery 5 2.0 Ingenium petrol (Si4 / P300): transfer box & locking-diff oil

Transmission · Discovery 5 (2017 on) · 2017 on

How often: every 60,000 mi or 5 yrs, whichever comes first. Land Rover changes the transfer box and rear locking diff oil every 5 years on vehicles that have them.

Transfer box	Two-speed transfer box: see above

Work safely: support the vehicle on axle stands, never a jack alone; let it cool first. Check figures against your workshop manual. You do this work at your own risk.

Parts

Transfer box oil (Land Rover-specified fluid)
Locking diff oil (if fitted) (Land Rover-specified fluid)

Tools

Socket set
Oil pump

Step by step

Check your vehicle has a two-speed transfer box (a low-range button) and an electronic locking rear diff.
Drain and refill each to its level plug with the specified fluid.

More Land Rover Discovery 5 2.0 Ingenium petrol (Si4 / P300) servicing

Service: engine oil & filter every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Pollen (cabin) filter every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Air filter element every 42,000 mi or 4 yrs
Spark plugs every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Auxiliary belt & tensioner check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Coolant change (10-year) every 10 yrs
Brakes, tyres & suspension inspection every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Brake fluid change every 3 yrs
Automatic gearbox fluid & differentials every 60,000 mi or 6 yrs
Air suspension check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Electric parking brake check every 21,000 mi or 2 yrs
Underbody & corrosion check every year
Annual safety inspection every year
Monthly walk-round checks every month

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