Engine Oils


Series One 1600cc and 2000cc Petrol 1948 to 1958
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6L (6.3 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30Premium 20/50
Air cleaner0.5L (0.53 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30Premium 20/50
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 4090EPH90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 90EPH90 EP90
Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 90EPH90 EP90
Series One 2000cc Diesel 1954 to 1958
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.5L (6.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30HD30 H30
Air cleaner0.85L (0.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30HD30 H30
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 4090EPH90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 90EPH90 EP90
Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 90EPH90 EP90
Series 2 2000cc Petrol 1958 to 1961
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6L (6.3 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30Premium 20/50
Air cleaner0.5L (0.53 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30Premium 20/50
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 4090EPH90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 90EPH90 EP90
Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 90EPH90 EP90
Series 2 2000cc Diesel 1958 to 1961
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.5L (6.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30HD30 H30
Air cleaner0.85L (0.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/50SAE 20W or 10W30HD30 H30
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 4090EPH90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 90EPH90 EP90
Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 90EPH90 EP90
Series 2A and Series 3 2250cc Petrol 1962 to 1984
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.85L (7.24 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50Premium 20/50
Air cleaner0.85L (0.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50Premium 20/50
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 40Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Rover  Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
ENV Differentials1.4L (1.48 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Salisbury Differentials 2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Series 2A and Series 3 2250cc Diesel 1962 to 1984
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.85L (7.24 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50 (API-CC)HD30 H30
Air cleaner0.85L (0.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50HD30 H30
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 40Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Rover  Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
ENV Differentials1.4L (1.48 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Salisbury Differentials 2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Series 2A and Series 3 2.6 litre 6 cylinder Petrol 1964 to 1980
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine7.2L (7.6 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50Premium 20/50
Air cleaner0.85L (0.9 US quarts)Classic 20W/5020W50Premium 20/50
Gearbox 1.5L (1.59 US quarts)Gearoil 40Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Rover  Differentials1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
ENV Differentials1.4L (1.48 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Salisbury Differentials 2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90 Hypoid 90H90 EP90
Series 3 109 V8 3.5 litre Petrol 1979 to 1983
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine5.7L (6 US quarts)Classic 20W/50 Premium 20/50
Gearbox see Note 1 2.6L (2.75 US quarts)Gearoil 30 Premium 20/50
Transfer box2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Gearoil 40  H90 EP90
Rover Front Differential1.75L (1.85 US quarts) eachHypoid 80W/90  H90 EP90
Salisbury Rear Differential 2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W/90  H90 EP90
Note 1. LT95 gearbox. The main box must always have Gearoil 30 (or equivalent) as it is fitted with its own fibre wheel oil pump which will shear if a higher viscosity oil is used and cause the gearbox to fail. However the transfer box does not have a pump, consequently a higher viscosity oil can be used such as Hypoid 80W/90.

Defender 1983 to 1993 approx 4 cylinder Petrol
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine 2.25 & 2.5 petrol6.85L (7.25 US quarts)Classic 20W50 15W50 or 20W50 to API-SEPremium 20/50
Gearbox LT77 5 spd manual 2.4L (2.554 US quarts) ATF Dexron IIDATF Dexron2
Transfer box3.1L (3.3 US quarts)Gearoil 30  see Note 2.ATF Dexron IID.ATF Dexron2
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATF Dexron2
Defender 2.5 Naturally Aspirated Diesel and 2.5 Turbo Diesel
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine 2.5 diesel6.85L (7.25 US quarts) 15W40, 15W50 or 10W40EUD 15W40 S/syn or PRD 15W40
Gearbox LT77 5 spd manual 2.4L (2.554 US quarts) ATF Dexron IIDATF Dexron2
Transfer box LT230T2.8L (3 US quarts) Gearoil 40  see Note 2.SAE 90 EP see Note 2.H90 EP90 see Note 2.
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATF Dexron2
Defender V8 Petrol 1983 to 1992 approx
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine 3.5 V85.7L (6.02 US quarts)Classic 20W50 15W50 or 20W50 to API-SEPRE20W50 or PRP 15W40
Gearbox LT95 4 speed 2.6L (2.75 US quarts)Gearoil 30 see Note 2.15W50 or 20W50   see Note 2.PRE20W50 or PRP 15W40
Gearbox LT85 5 speed (Santana)3.0L (3.2 US quarts)Gearoil 30 see Note 2.15W50 or 20W50   see Note 2.PRE20W50 or PRP 15W40
Transfer box LT953.1L (3.3 US quarts)Gearoil 30  see Note 2.15W50 or 20W50   see Note 2.PRE20W50 or PRP 15W40
Transfer box LT230T2.8L (3 US quarts)  Gearoil 40  see Note 1.ATF Dexron IID see Note 1.ATF Dexron2
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATF Dexron2
Defender 200TDI 1989 to 1994
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.85L (7.25 US quarts)  SHPD oil to CCMC D3EUD 15W40 S/syn or PRD 15W40
Gearbox LT77 2.4L (2.554 US quarts) ATF Dexron IIDATF Dexron2
Transfer box LT230T2.8L (3 US quarts)  Gearoil 40  see Note 1.ATF Dexron IID see Note 1.ATF Dexron2
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATF Dexron2
Defender 300TDI 1995 to 2001 approx
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine6.85L (7.25 US quarts)  SHPD oil to CCMC D3EUD 15W40 S/syn or PRD 15W40
Gearbox R380 2.4L (2.554 US quarts) ATF Dexron IIDATF Dexron2
Transfer box LT230T2.8L (3 US quarts)  Gearoil 40  see Note 1.ATF Dexron IID see Note 1.ATF Dexron2
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.5L (2.64 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90EP90 to API GL4H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATF Dexron2
Defender TD5 2001 to 2006 
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine8.2L (8.7 US quarts)  ACEA A1 & B1 5W30 5W40 or 5W50XTEC5W30 
Gearbox R380 2.4L (2.554 US quarts) Texaco MTF94 STC9158 
Transfer box LT230T2.3L (2.43 US quarts)   Texaco Multigear 75W90RSX75W90
Differentials Rover type1.7L each (1.8 US quart)Hypoid 80W90Molytex EP90H90 EP90
Differential Salisbury type 110/130 rear only2.26L (2.4 US quarts)Hypoid 80W90Molytex EP90H90 EP90
Power steering3.4L RHD (3.6 US quarts) 2.9L LHD (3.07 US quarts) ATF M2CATM Dexron2
Defender TD4 2007 onwards 
ComponentCapacityPenriteL/RoverComma Oils
Engine 2.4L diesel inline 4 to 20116.3L (6.7 US quarts)  WSS-M2C913-B 5W30 XTEC5W30 
Engine 2.4L diesel inline 4 2012 on6.3L(6.7 US quarts)  Mobil low ash 5w30
Gearbox R380 2.4L (2.54 US quarts) Castrol BOT 130M LR006519 
Transfer box LT230T2.3L (2.43 US quarts)   Texaco Multigear 75W90RSX75W90
Differential front1.6L each (1.7 US quart)Hypoid 80W90Texaco Geartex EP85W-90H90 EP90
Differential  rear 1.6L each (1.7 US quart)Hypoid 80W90Texaco Geartex EP85W-90H90 EP90
Power steering1.6L (1.7 US quarts) Texaco Cold Climate Fluid 33270 STC50519 
     
     
Note 1. LT230 transfer box. This box will work happily with either Gearoil 30, Hypoid 80W/90 or Auto DX II. As a rule of thumb, replace with which ever oil is drained from the unit. It is also usual practise to use same oil as specified for main gearbox.
Note 2. LT95 and LT85 gearbox. The main box must always have Gearoil 30 (or equivalent) as it is fitted with its own fibre wheel oil pump which will shear if a higher viscosity oil is used and cause the gearbox to fail. However the transfer box does not have a pump, consequently a higher viscosity oil can be used such as Hypoid 80W/90.