Shibaura CM series

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Shibaura CM series differential fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 50 and 100 hours, with a change interval of 600 hours. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • CM224 (2000-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • CM274 (2000-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • CM304 (2000-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • CM354 (2000-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • CM214 (1998-2008)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 100 hours
  • Change 600 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Shibaura CM214 rear differential holds 1 liter of fluid, which is notably lower than the 1.7-liter capacity shared by the CM224, CM274, CM304, and CM354 models. A smaller differential housing volume like 1 liter generally corresponds to a lighter-duty or more compact drivetrain design.
  • The CM214 (1998-2008) carries a check interval of 100 hours under normal use conditions, while the CM224, CM274, CM304, and CM354 models from 2000-2008 each specify a shorter 50-hour check interval for the same rear differential under normal use conditions.
  • Despite the difference in check intervals, all five configurations in the CM series share an identical rear differential fluid change interval of 600 hours under normal use conditions, indicating a consistent drain-and-refill schedule across the lineup regardless of capacity or check frequency.
  • The 1.7-liter rear differential capacity listed for the CM224, CM274, CM304, and CM354 is consistent across all four of those models, suggesting a shared or closely related differential assembly among the larger configurations in the CM series from 2000-2008.
  • A 50-hour fluid check interval, as specified for the CM224 through CM354 under normal use conditions, is a relatively frequent inspection schedule in equipment maintenance terms, reflecting the importance of monitoring fluid level integrity between the longer 600-hour change cycles.

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