Alfa Romeo 147, 937 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Alfa Romeo 147, 937 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 2,01 liters. Service intervals include checks at 80000 km or 48 months and 80000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
147 GTA 3.2 V6 (2002-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,01 liter
  • Check 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
147 1.6 TS (77 kW) (2000-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,01 liter
  • Check 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
147 1.6 TS (88 kW) (2000-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,01 liter
  • Check 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
147 1.9 JTD (74 kW) (2000-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 80000 km
  • Code: 5/1
147 1.9 JTD (85 kW) (2000-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 80000 km
  • Code: 5/1
147 2.0 TS (2000-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,01 liter
  • Check 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All manual transmission configurations in the Alfa Romeo 147 937 use a transaxle layout, meaning the gearbox and final drive share a single housing filled from one fluid reservoir. A transaxle design is common in front-wheel-drive vehicles where the transmission and differential are integrated into one unit.
  • The 1.9 JTD variants, available in 74 kW and 85 kW outputs, carry a transaxle fluid capacity of 2.0 liters, while the 1.6 TS, 2.0 TS, and GTA 3.2 V6 variants each specify 2.01 liters. The marginal difference of 0.01 liter between these groups reflects manufacturer-measured fill volumes and is relevant when precision filling is required.
  • The 1.6 TS in both 77 kW and 88 kW forms shares an identical fluid capacity of 2.01 liters and the same check interval of 80,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions. The two power outputs represent different engine tune states rather than different transmission units, which accounts for the matching fluid specification.
  • The 1.9 JTD configurations specify a check interval of 80,000 km with no accompanying time-based interval, whereas the petrol-engined variants pair the same 80,000 km distance with a 48-month maximum. A time-based limit alongside a distance limit means whichever threshold is reached first triggers the service, regardless of mileage accumulation rate.
  • The 147 GTA 3.2 V6, produced from 2002-2007, carries the same 2.01-liter transaxle capacity and 80,000 km / 48-month check interval as the smaller-displacement petrol variants despite housing a significantly larger engine. The GTA uses a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox, and the shared capacity figure indicates the transmission casing volume rather than engine output determines the fluid fill amount.
  • All six configurations specify a fluid check interval rather than a fluid change interval. A check interval means the fluid level and condition are inspected at the stated mileage or time point, which is a distinct service action from a full drain-and-refill procedure.
  • The normal use condition applies across every configuration listed. In transmission service terminology, normal use typically refers to standard road driving without sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, as opposed to severe use classifications that would apply to towing, track use, or extreme climates.

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