Austin-Healey Sprite

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Austin-Healey Sprite manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,3 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checking or changing the fluid every 6000 miles or 9600 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sprite MK IV (1966-1971)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sprite MK III (1964-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sprite MK II 1100 (1962-1964)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sprite MK II (1961-1962)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sprite MK I (Frogeye) (1958-1961)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 6000 miles/ 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Austin-Healey Sprite MK III (1964-1966) carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.4 liters, which is the highest figure across all Sprite variants in the specifications and stands apart from the 1.3-liter figure shared by every other mark.
  • The MK I (Frogeye), MK II, MK II 1100, and MK IV all share an identical 1.3-liter manual transmission fluid capacity, indicating a consistent gearbox fill volume across those four variants despite spanning model years from 1958 to 1971.
  • The MK I (Frogeye) and both MK II variants specify a fluid change at 6,000 miles (9,600 km) under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid is to be drained and replaced at that interval rather than simply inspected.
  • The MK III and MK IV specifications shift from a change interval to a check interval at 6,000 miles (9,600 km), which represents a fluid level inspection rather than a full drain-and-refill service at that mileage point.
  • The MK II 1100 (1962-1964) retains the same 1.3-liter capacity and 6,000-mile change interval as the standard MK II (1961-1962), indicating no transmission service specification difference between the two despite the 1100 designation reflecting an engine displacement distinction.
  • All five Sprite variants across 1958-1971 carry normal-use service designations for manual transmission fluid, meaning none of the specifications reference a separate severe-use interval or capacity figure.

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