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Range Rover Oil Change Interval Guide

Current Range Rover models tell you when an oil change is due. Land Rover's Flexible Service system calculates the interval from how you drive, and Land Rover USA says it generally falls at 24 months or 21,000 miles, whichever comes first. Many earlier models use a fixed 12-month or 16,000-mile schedule.

  • Land Rover recommends fully synthetic Castrol EDGE Professional oil
  • Current 3.0L six-cylinder Range Rover and Range Rover Sport: 0W-20 oil, 9.4 liters with filter
  • RepairPal national average: $361 to $390 for a Range Rover oil change

How often does a Range Rover need an oil change?

Follow the service message in your instrument cluster. On current Range Rover models, Land Rover's Flexible Service generally calls for an oil and filter change every 24 months or 21,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Flexible Service uses the service interval indicator built into your vehicle. It weighs your driving style, driving conditions, and distance covered, so the message can appear earlier than the general guideline. Your vehicle and the InControl app alert you when it is time to book.

Many earlier Range Rover models were set up on a fixed schedule of every 12 months or 16,000 miles. If you are not sure which schedule your vehicle uses, the maintenance booklet for your model year will say, or our service advisors can check your VIN.

Range Rover Oil Change Intervals by Situation

The time limit applies even if you drive very little. "Whichever comes first" means the calendar can make an oil change due before the odometer does.

Range Rover oil change intervals
Situation Oil change interval What to know
Current models with Flexible ServiceCalculated by the vehicle; generally 24 months or 21,000 miles, whichever comes firstThe service message and InControl app tell you when it is due. Land Rover notes the interval is market-dependent.
Many earlier models on a fixed schedule12 months or 16,000 miles, whichever comes firstVisits alternate between an annual service and a two-year service that adds brake fluid replacement.
Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) modelsSame service-message schedule as gas modelsA PHEV still has a gas engine that needs oil, and the time limit applies even if you drive mostly on electric power.
Short trips, towing, or dusty trailsWhen the service message appears, which may be soonerOil that rarely reaches full operating temperature gets contaminated faster.
Older vehiclesAsk about Land Rover's Extended Care Oil ServiceA Land Rover oil service program for vehicles past their first years of ownership. Our advisors can confirm eligibility.

Sources: Land Rover USA Ownership FAQ and Servicing pages; Kelley Blue Book Land Rover maintenance schedules; Land Rover Anaheim Hills Land Rover maintenance schedule.

Range Rover Oil Type and Capacity by Engine

Capacity is the amount for an oil and filter change. "Specification" is the Land Rover approval code printed on qualifying oil.

Range Rover and Range Rover Sport oil specifications and capacities
Engine and model Oil specification Oil grade Oil and filter change
3.0L six-cylinder mild hybrid, current Range Rover (L460) and Range Rover Sport (L461)STJLR.03.50060W-209.4 L (9.9 qt)
2.0L four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (P400e), previous Range Rover and Range Rover SportSTJLR.03.50060W-207.0 L (7.4 qt)
Brake fluid, all models aboveDOT 4 fluid meeting ISO 4925 Class 6; Land Rover brake fluid recommended. Replaced on a time-based schedule.
Engine coolant, all models aboveSTJLR.651.5003, mixed 50% water and 50% antifreeze

Sources: Land Rover owner's handbooks, "Lubricants and fluids" and "Capacities" sections (Range Rover L460 MY2023; Range Rover Sport L494 MY2019 and MY2022), cross-checked against independent oil and parts references. Figures can differ by market and model year. For plug-in hybrid six-cylinder, 4.4L V8, diesel, and other engines not listed, ask our service team for the specification for your VIN.

Does a Land Rover Need Synthetic Oil?

Short answer

Yes: fully synthetic oil that meets Land Rover's specification

Land Rover recommends Castrol EDGE Professional, a fully synthetic oil, and new Land Rover vehicles leave the factory filled with it. Land Rover retailers use Castrol synthetic oil and genuine filters for scheduled maintenance.

Reading the label

The approval code matters more than the brand

Oil for your engine must carry the Land Rover approval code listed for it, such as STJLR.03.5006 for 3.0L six-cylinder gas engines. In a grade like 0W-20, "0W" describes how easily the oil flows when cold, and "20" describes its thickness at operating temperature. Matching the grade alone is not enough.

What Happens During a Land Rover Oil Service

1

Replace the oil and filter

The old oil is drained and replaced with Land Rover-recommended synthetic oil for your engine, along with a genuine oil filter.

2

Check and top up fluids

Brake fluid, coolant, and washer fluid levels are checked and topped up as needed.

3

Inspect key wear items

Technicians inspect brake pads, calipers, and discs, check tire pressure and tread depth, check battery condition, and look for fluid leaks.

4

Reset the service reminder and review

The service interval countdown is reset, and your advisor reviews the findings with you before you leave.

How Much a Range Rover Oil Change Costs

Parts, meaning the oil and filter, make up most of the price. Newer and larger models cost more because their parts cost more.

Range Rover oil change cost estimates (RepairPal national averages, retrieved October 2026)
Model Oil change total Labor Parts
Range Rover (all years)$361–$390$59–$87$301–$303
2023 Range Rover$492–$521$61–$90About $431
Range Rover Sport (all years)$373–$401$60–$87$313–$314
2022 Range Rover Sport$406–$447$61–$90$345–$358

National averages exclude taxes and fees and do not reflect Land Rover Anaheim Hills pricing. See our Range Rover maintenance cost benchmarks for more detail, check current service specials before you book, or lock in today's prices with a Land Rover prepaid maintenance plan.

Range Rover Oil Change FAQs

How often does a Range Rover need an oil change?

Follow the service message in your instrument cluster. Land Rover USA says current models generally need service every 24 months or 21,000 miles, whichever comes first. Many earlier models use a fixed schedule of every 12 months or 16,000 miles.

Does a Land Rover need synthetic oil?

Yes. Land Rover recommends fully synthetic Castrol EDGE Professional oil. Whatever oil is used must carry the Land Rover approval code listed for your engine, such as STJLR.03.5006 for 3.0L six-cylinder gas engines.

What oil does a Range Rover Sport take?

The current Range Rover Sport with the 3.0L six-cylinder mild-hybrid engine takes 0W-20 oil meeting Land Rover specification STJLR.03.5006. An oil and filter change takes 9.4 liters (9.9 quarts), according to the Land Rover owner's handbook.

How much does a Range Rover oil change cost?

RepairPal's national average is $361 to $390 across all Range Rover model years and $492 to $521 for a 2023 Range Rover, before taxes and fees. For an exact price on your vehicle, schedule service or call (714) 646-6039.

Can a Range Rover really go 21,000 miles between oil changes?

On models with Flexible Service, the vehicle decides based on how it is driven, and 24 months or 21,000 miles is the general guideline. Book service when the message appears, even if that is sooner.

Do plug-in hybrid Range Rovers need oil changes?

Yes. A plug-in hybrid has a gas engine that needs oil, and it follows the same service-message schedule. The time limit still applies if you drive mostly on electric power.

Schedule Your Range Rover Oil Change

Book online and our advisors will confirm the oil, capacity, and service items for your exact vehicle.

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