Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1994 Land Rover Defender 90FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | R-134a | For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 3.00 PTS. | 1.41 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, (MiL-L-2105) or (MiL-L-2105 B, C or D), 90 EP, 80W EP | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 4.00 PTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, (MiL-L-2105) or (MiL-L-2105 B, C or D), 90 EP, 80W EP | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 22.50 PTS. | 10.64 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | S | |||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 10.00 PTS. | 4.73 L | API - SG, SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 9.00 PTS. | 4.25 L | API - SG, SAE 10W-40 or 10W-50 | API - SAE 5W-30 oil for winter use. | S | |
| Front Axle Swivel Pin Housing | 0.60 PTS. | 0.28 L | API - GL4 or GL5 MIL- L -2105 or ML - L - 21-05 B, C or D, 90 EP, 80W EP | S | |||
| Fuel Tank | 17.50 GALS. | 66.24 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4.70 PTS. | 2.22 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F or G (M2C33) or DEXRON IID | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 5.00 PTS. | 2.36 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F or G (M2C33) or DEXRON IID | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 4.00 PTS. | 1.89 L | API - GL-4 or GL5, MiL-L-2105 or MiL-L-2105 B, C or D, 90 EP, 80W EP | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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