2020 Land Rover Defender Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Land Rover Defender oil type depends on the engine: the 110 First Edition takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter); the 110 HSE takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter); the 110 S takes 0W-20 (7.42 quarts with filter); the 110 SE takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter); the 110 X takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 0W-20 (7.42 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter); the 90 First Edition takes 0W-20 (9.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 110 First Edition: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
- 110 HSE: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
- 110 S: 0W-20, 7.42 quarts with filter
- 110 SE: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
- 110 X: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 0W-20, 7.42 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
- 90 First Edition: 0W-20, 9.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 First Edition — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
| 110 HSE — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
| 110 S — 2.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR 03.5006, or STJLR.51.5122 | 7.42 QTS. | — | — |
| 110 SE — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
| 110 X — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR 03.5006, or STJLR.51.5122 | 7.42 QTS. | — | — |
| 3.0L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
| 90 First Edition — 3.0L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Engine oil conforming to Land Rover oil specification: STJLR.51.5122 | 9.30 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Land Rover Defender take?
It depends on the engine: 110 First Edition uses 0W-20; 110 HSE uses 0W-20; 110 S uses 0W-20; 110 SE uses 0W-20; 110 X uses 0W-20; 2.0L uses 0W-20; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 90 First Edition uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2020 Land Rover Defender take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 110 First Edition holds 9.3 quarts with filter; 110 HSE holds 9.3 quarts with filter; 110 S holds 7.42 quarts with filter; 110 SE holds 9.3 quarts with filter; 110 X holds 9.3 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 7.42 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 9.3 quarts with filter; 90 First Edition holds 9.3 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Land Rover Defender?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Land Rover Defender. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.