AMC Matador

Coolant capacity & service interval

AMC Matador coolant capacity ranges from 9,9 to 13,2 liters. Service intervals include checks every 9600 km and changes every 12 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Matador 232 Six (1971-1973)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Change 12 months
Matador 258 Six (1971-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Change 12 months
Matador 304 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,2 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Change 12 months
Matador 360 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,3 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Change 12 months
Matador 401 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12,3 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Change 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The AMC Matador cooling system specifications cover five engine configurations across the 1971-1978 model years, with capacities ranging from 9.9 liters in the six-cylinder engines up to 13.2 liters in the 304 V8.
  • Both the 232 Six and 258 Six share an identical 9.9-liter cooling system capacity, reflecting the similar physical dimensions of AMC's inline six-cylinder engine family in normal use conditions.
  • The 304 V8 carries the largest cooling system capacity of all listed configurations at 13.2 liters, which is notably higher than the other V8 engines in the same lineup under the same normal use conditions.
  • The 360 V8 and 401 V8 share an identical cooling system capacity of 12.3 liters under normal use conditions, despite the displacement difference between the two engines.
  • The step from the six-cylinder 9.9-liter capacity to the V8 capacities of 12.3 and 13.2 liters represents a meaningful increase in coolant volume, consistent with the greater heat rejection demands of larger displacement V8 engines.
  • All five configurations share the same coolant check interval of 9,600 km under normal use conditions, regardless of engine type or displacement.
  • The change interval across all listed configurations is set at 12 months under normal use conditions, meaning calendar time rather than mileage alone governs the coolant replacement schedule.
  • The 232 Six specification applies only to the 1971-1973 model years, while the 258 Six, 304 V8, 360 V8, and 401 V8 specifications each span the full 1971-1978 range.

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