AMC Matador

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

AMC Matador differential fluid capacity is 1,9 liters. Service intervals require a check every 9600 km. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Matador 232 Six (1971-1973)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Matador 232 Six (1971-1973)
  • Rear, limited-slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Code: Twin-Grip
  • Matador 258 Six (1971-1978)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Matador 258 Six (1971-1978)
  • Rear, limited-slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Code: Twin-Grip
  • Matador 304 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Matador 304 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear, limited-slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Code: Twin-Grip
  • Matador 360 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Matador 360 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear, limited-slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Code: Twin-Grip
  • Matador 401 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Matador 401 V8 (1971-1978)
  • Rear, limited-slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 9600 km
  • Code: Twin-Grip

Additional Notes

  • The AMC Matador rear differential fluid capacity is 1.9 liters across all listed engine configurations, spanning the 232 Six, 258 Six, 304 V8, 360 V8, and 401 V8. A capacity in this range is typical of a passenger car rear axle housing, reflecting a service fill level rather than a full overhaul or disassembly quantity.
  • The 1.9-liter capacity figure applies equally to both the standard rear differential and the limited-slip rear differential across every engine variant in the specifications. No separate or elevated capacity is listed for the limited-slip unit despite its additional clutch pack components.
  • The check interval for rear differential fluid is 9,600 km under normal use conditions, applying uniformly to all engine variants and both differential types covered in the specifications.
  • The 232 Six configuration covers the 1971-1973 model years, while the 258 Six, 304 V8, 360 V8, and 401 V8 configurations each span 1971-1978. The 232 Six therefore has a shorter production window within the Matador range as reflected in the specifications.
  • Despite the difference in displacement between the six-cylinder and V8 engines, ranging from 232 cubic inches up to 401 cubic inches, the rear differential fluid capacity and check interval remain identical at 1.9 liters and 9,600 km respectively. Engine output differences did not produce variation in the differential service specifications listed.
  • All specifications are assigned a normal use condition, meaning the 9,600 km check interval and 1.9-liter capacity figures are tied specifically to standard operating circumstances rather than severe or first-change scenarios.

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