Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 6/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity cc | 2997 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 15,5 |
| Fuel system Make | Bosch |
Injection system
| Air metering Type | Mass/MAP |
|---|---|
| Pump type | Common rail |
| Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar | 2500 Max |
Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | Hydraulic |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) takes 8.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-30 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5007 and API/ACEA classification /C2.
Transfer box
The transfer box has a listed capacity of 1.5 litres. The specified oil is Shell TF 0753.
Coolant
The listed coolant type is Havoline XLC. The recorded coolant colour is Orange. The listed total cooling-system capacity is 14.5 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Engine oil options | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil classification OEM | STJLR.03.5007 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | /C2 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 8.8 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8) |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| Filling and checking level | |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | 8.5 |
| Automatic transmission - dry-fill capacity | |
| Differential oil grade - front SAE | Castrol BOT750B |
| Differential front/AT litres | 0.50-0.52 |
| Front differential | |
| Differential oil grade - rear SAE | Castrol BOT750B |
| Differential rear litres | 0.84-0.86 |
| Rear differential | |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | Shell TF 0753 |
| Transfer box litres | 1.5 |
| Coolant Type | Havoline XLC |
| Coolant Colour | Orange |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 14.5 |
| Cooling system | |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 4 |
| Brake fluid classification | ISO Class 6 |
| Brake fluid litres | 0.9 |
| Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) additive Type | AdBlue (AUS 32) |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 32 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front | |
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear | 23 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front | |
|---|---|
| Minimum pad thickness Front | — |
| Minimum brake pad thickness - front | |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 3 mm |
Service & electrical
Service checks and adjustments
| Radiator cap bar | 1,40 |
|---|---|
| Thermostat opens °C | 90 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are tightened in 3 stages: 50 Nm, then 90°, then a final 190°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Renew bolts | Yes |
| Tighten | 50 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 190° |
| Tighten | M6=12 Nm |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | — |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | Yes |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 20 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 125° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 25 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Lower oil pan | |
| Sump drain bolt | 23 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | -/30 Nm+120° |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts | 37 Nm+90° |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 80 Nm+90° |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 12 Nm |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 1)10 Nm 2)30 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 12 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 1)10 Nm 2)18 Nm |
| Water pump | 25 Nm |
| Injector/clamp | 11 Nm+236° |
| Injector pipe unions | 11 Nm+62° |
| Glow plugs | 18 Nm |
| Glow plugs | |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 8 Nm |
| Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensor | 60 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 15 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 120 Nm+60° |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | — |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | |
| Rear hub | 120 Nm+60° |
| Steering wheel | 48 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 110 Nm+180° |
| Steering track rod end | 140 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub Front | 10 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Front | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 133 Nm+60° |
| Brake disc to hub Rear | 10 Nm |
| Brake disc to hub - rear | |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 110 Nm+120° |
| ABS sensor Front | 9 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 9 Nm |
| Road wheels | — |
Air conditioning
| No. of AC service connectors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning restrictor type | Expansion valve |
| Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling | Yes |
| Compressor variable displacement solenoid | Yes |
| Air conditioning refrigerant Type | — |
| Do not mix R134a with R1234yf. | |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams | 650±10 |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity | |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | SPA2 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
How much oil does the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV take?
The Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) takes 8.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-30 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5007 and API/ACEA classification /C2.
What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV?
Valve clearances on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV?
The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are tightened in 3 stages: 50 Nm, then 90°, then a final 190°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV?
Brake discs on the Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 MHEV (2020–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 32 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.