Deutz-Fahr DX
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Deutz-Fahr DX requires 0,5 liter of brake fluid. Service intervals occur every 2000 hours or 24 months. The data covers 7 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| DX 80 (1982-1983) |
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| DX 86 (1982-1983) |
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| DX 92 (1982-1983) |
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| DX 145 (1981-1983) |
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| DX 110 (1978-1983) |
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| DX 120 (1978-1983) |
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| DX 160 (1978-1983) |
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Additional Notes
- All seven Deutz-Fahr DX variants covered by these specifications share an identical brake fluid capacity of 0.5 liter for the hydraulic brake system, indicating a compact and consistent reservoir design across the model range.
- The 0.5 liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the volume required to maintain or refill the hydraulic brake system under normal operating conditions rather than a full system overhaul quantity.
- The change interval for all listed variants is set at 2000 hours or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. In agricultural equipment, dual-trigger intervals of this kind account for both heavy seasonal workloads and calendar-based fluid degradation.
- A 24-month calendar limit alongside the 2000-hour threshold reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture over time regardless of operational hours, lowering its boiling point and reducing braking effectiveness.
- The DX 110, DX 120, DX 160, and the later DX 80, DX 86, DX 92, and DX 145 all carry the same 0.5 liter capacity and 2000-hour/24-month interval, showing no variation in brake fluid specifications across different power classes within the DX series.
- The DX 145 entered production in 1981, while the DX 80, DX 86, and DX 92 followed in 1982, making them later additions to a range that began with the DX 110, DX 120, and DX 160 in 1978. Despite the staggered introductions, all models share uniform brake fluid service specifications.