Workshop data for the 5-litre petrol (engine code 508PS (AJ33)). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.
The firing order for the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
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Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) takes 8.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5006.
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 7.8 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-20
Engine oil classification OEM
STJLR.03.5006
Engine with filter(s) litres
8.0
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type
Shell L12108 (ZF Lifeguard 8)
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres
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Automatic transmission fluid
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 oil grade - rear
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
7.8
Brake fluid Type
DOT 4
Brake fluid classification
ISO Class 6
Brake fluid litres
0.9
03
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 32 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedFront
32 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedRear
23 mm
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - front
Minimum pad thicknessFront
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Minimum brake pad thickness - front
Minimum pad thicknessRear
3 mm
04
Service & electrical
Ignition timing
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) is not adjustable.
Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
Not adjustable
Tuning and emissions
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
ECM Controlled
Service checks and adjustments
Oil pressurebar/rpm
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Oil pressure
Thermostat opens°C
103-105
Fuel system
Fuel main pump delivery pressurebar
150 Max
05
Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions
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Other engine tightening torques
Oil pump to cylinder block
25 Nm
Sump bolts
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Flywheel/driveplate
-/45 Nm+90°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
200 Nm+270°
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Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts
65 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts
Camshaft sprocket/gear
32 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
11 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover
13 Nm
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Assemble components within 7 minutes.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head
25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
1)10 Nm 2)18 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold
40 Nm
Water pump
12 Nm
Spark plugs
22 Nm
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Spark plugs
Fuel rail
1)20 Nm 2)30 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor
10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
10 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
48 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
Knock sensor (KS)
20 Nm
Oil filter
25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
120 Nm+60°
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
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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 hubFront
10 Nm
Brake disc to hub - front
Brake caliper to carrierFront
35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubFront
133 Nm+60°
Brake disc to hubRear
10 Nm
Brake disc to hub - rear
Brake caliper to carrierRear
35 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubRear
110 Nm+120°
ABS sensorFront
9 Nm
ABS sensorRear
9 Nm
Road wheels
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06
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 refrigerantType
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Do not mix R134a with R1234yf.
Air conditioning refrigerant quantitygrams
650±10
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil group
PAG
Air conditioning oilType
SPA2
Air conditioning oil quantitycm³
80
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8?
The firing order for the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
How much oil does the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 take?
The Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) takes 8.0 litres of engine oil with the filter. The specified engine oil grade is SAE 0W-20 for all ambient temperatures, with oil specification STJLR.03.5006.
What is the ignition timing for the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8?
The ignition timing on the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) is not adjustable.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8?
Brake discs on the Land Rover Defender 5.0 V8 (2021–2026) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 32 mm (ventilated) front and 23 mm (ventilated) rear.