2020 Land Rover Discovery Oil Type & Capacity

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery oil type depends on the engine: the 3.0L takes 5W-30 (6.3 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (8.5 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (8.5 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-30 (6.3 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-30 (6.3 quarts with filter); the 3.0L takes 0W-20 (8.5 quarts with filter); the Landmark takes 0W-20 (8.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
3.0L — DieselSAE 5W-30 meeting specs ST JLR.03.50056.30 QTS.
3.0L — GasSAE 0W-20 meeting specs ST JLR.51.51228.50 QTS.
3.0L — GasSAE 0W-20 meeting specs ST JLR.51.51228.50 QTS.
3.0L — DieselSAE 5W-30 meeting specs ST JLR.03.50056.30 QTS.
3.0L — DieselSAE 5W-30 meeting specs ST JLR.03.50056.30 QTS.
3.0L — GasSAE 0W-20 meeting specs ST JLR.51.51228.50 QTS.
Landmark — GasSAE 0W-20 meeting specs ST JLR.51.51228.50 QTS.

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2020 Land Rover Discovery factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

1.6 quarts (1.51 L) — 50/50 mixture of HAVOLINE XLC Antifreeze and Water

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2020 Land Rover Discovery take?

It depends on the engine: 3.0L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 3.0L uses 0W-20; 3.0L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 0W-20; Landmark uses 0W-20.

How much oil does a 2020 Land Rover Discovery take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 3.0L holds 6.3 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 8.5 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 8.5 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.3 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.3 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 8.5 quarts with filter; Landmark holds 8.5 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Land Rover Discovery?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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