Shibaura S series

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Shibaura S series requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 1,8 liters. Service intervals include checking every 50 hours and changing every 600 hours. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • S 330 HST (2000-2008)
  • System, power steering
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • S 330 SSS (2000-2008)
  • System, power steering
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • S 435 SSS (2000-2008)
  • System, power steering
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • S 445 HSS (2000-2008)
  • System, power steering
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours
  • S 455 HSS (2000-2008)
  • System, power steering
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 50 hours
  • Change 600 hours

Additional Notes

  • The Shibaura S series power steering fluid capacity is rated at 1.8 liters across all five configurations covered in the 2000-2008 model years, spanning the S 330 HST, S 330 SSS, S 435 SSS, S 445 HSS, and S 455 HSS.
  • The 1.8-liter figure represents a shared hydraulic system capacity, as the power steering function on each of these configurations is integrated within the broader hydraulic system rather than served by a dedicated standalone reservoir.
  • A fluid level check interval of 50 hours applies uniformly across all five configurations under normal use conditions, reflecting the relatively frequent monitoring expected of a hydraulic system that also handles power steering duties.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 600 hours for all configurations under normal use conditions, meaning a single change cycle spans twelve times the length of the check interval.
  • The identical capacity, check, and change specifications across the HST, SSS, and HSS transmission variants suggest the hydraulic system volume and service schedule are not differentiated by drivetrain type within the S series for this period.

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