1996 Land Rover Discovery Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Land Rover Discovery takes 10W-40 motor oil — 7.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
10W-40 — 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD, Automatic | API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50 | 7.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. |
| SD, Standard | API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50 | 7.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. |
| SE | API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50 | 7.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. |
| SE7, Automatic | API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50 | 7.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. |
| SE7, Standard | API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50 | 7.00 QTS. | — | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Discovery
1996 Land Rover Discovery factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.0 quarts (11.35 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Land Rover Discovery take?
The 1996 Land Rover Discovery takes 10W-40 motor oil (API - SGMSH, SAE 10W-40, 10W-50), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1996 Land Rover Discovery take?
The 1996 Land Rover Discovery holds 7.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Land Rover Discovery?
Yes. 10W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.