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.
1999 Land Rover Discovery SDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.50 OZS. | 0.19 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Rear A/C | 1.96 LBS. | 0.88 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Rear A/C | 2.48 LBS. | 1.12 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | SD | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | MiL-L-2105 B 90W EP or MiL-L-2105 B, C and D 80W EP | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | SD | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill to "max" line on the reservoir. | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | SD | 1.80 QTS. | 1.7 L | (MiL-L-2105) 90W EP or (MiL-L-2105 B, C or D) 80W EP | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | SD | 12.00 QTS. | 11.35 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | Antifreeze containing no methanol with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminum engines. | S | |
| Engine Oil | SD | w/Filter | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Engine Oil | SD | w/o Filter | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | SD | 23.40 GALS. | 88.57 L | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | SD | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type F or G (M2C33) or DEXRON III | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | SD | 2.40 QTS. | 2.27 L | MiL-L-2105 90W EP or MiL-L-2105 B, C and D 80W EP | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | SD | 7.00 QTS. | 6.62 L | 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.