Land Rover · United Kingdom · Class SUV
Land Rover Defender: Technical Specs, Engine Oil, Tires & Maintenance
Factory engineering reference for Land Rover Defender (1983–present): Off-Road SUV, 122–525 hp (90–386 kW), AWD / 4WD, recommended SAE 5W-30 oil (8.2 L), and OEM tire sizes.
| Production years | 1983–present |
|---|---|
| Power (hp / kW) | 122–525 hp (90–386 kW) |
| Recommended Engine Oil | SAE 5W-30 (alt: SAE 0W-30 (Low-SAPS DPF)) · 8.2 L (8.7 qt) |
| Common OEM Tire Sizes | 235/60 R18 · 255/55 R19 · 2.4/2.5 bar (35/36 PSI) |
Maintenance, Fluids & Tire Specifications
- Recommended Engine Oil
- SAE 5W-30 (alt: SAE 0W-30 (Low-SAPS DPF))
- OEM / API / ACEA Spec
- ACEA C3 / API SP
- Oil Service Fill Capacity
- 8.2 L (8.7 US qt)
- Service Interval
- 15000 km (9500 mi) / 12 months
- Brake Fluid Spec
- DOT 4 Class 6 (ISO 4925)
- Coolant Chemistry
- G12evo / G13 Lobrid Si-OAT
- Common OEM Tire Sizes
- 235/60 R18 · 255/55 R19
- Cold Tire Pressure (F / R)
- 2.4 / 2.5 bar (35 / 36 PSI)
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque
- 130 Nm (96 lb-ft)
Dimensions, Powertrain & Performance
- Production years
- 1983–present
- Body style
- Off-Road SUV (7 seats)
- Powertrain & Fuel
- Gasoline (Petrol), Diesel · Manual (MT), Automatic (AT) · AWD / 4WD
- Power (hp / kW)
- 122–525 hp (90–386 kW)
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 5018 × 2008 × 1967 mm
- Wheelbase & Clearance
- 3022 mm (clearance: 226 mm)
- Trunk Volume & Curb Weight
- 397 L · 2133–2550 kg
- Combined Consumption
- 7.6–12.8 L/100 km (18.4–30.9 US MPG) · Tank 90 L
Pre-Purchase Inspection & Diagnostics
Before buying a used Land Rover Defender, verify the 17-character VIN stamping against door-jamb and windshield plates, scan all OBD-II readiness monitors (mode $01 / $06), and check for open safety recalls.