Land Rover Discovery: Fluid level checks
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Owner's Manual / Fluid level checks
- Fluid filler locations
- Checking the engine oil level
- Topping up the oil
- Topping up the coolant
- Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
- Checking the washer fluid level
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Fluid filler locations
Brake fluid reservoir cap (right-hand
drive). Remove the right-side under
bonnet cover for access.
Engine oil filler cap (2.0L petrol
engine).
Brake fluid reservoir cap (left-hand
drive).
Checking the engine oil level
Check the engine oil weekly. If any
significant or sudden drop in oil
level is noted, seek qualified
assistance.
Never allow the oil level to fall
below the lower mark or notch on
the dipstick
Topping up the oil
Your vehicle's warranty may be
invalidated if damage is caused by
using oil that does not meet the
required specification.
Failure to use an oil that meets the
required specification could caus
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Glow Plugs
Glow plug (4 off)
Glow plug harness
The glow plug system has a glow plug installed in the inlet side of each
cylinder. The glow plugs heat the combustion chambers before and during
cranking, to aid cold starting, and after the engine starts to reduce
emissions and engine noise when idling with
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
In order to comply with exhaust emissions
requirements, some vehicles with diesel
engines are fitted with a reservoir
containing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). In
some markets, DEF is known as AdBlue,
AUS 32 and ARLA 32.
Note: It is a legal requirement that the
DEF system is used correctly, as detailed
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