Bentley Continental, Azure

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Bentley Continental and Azure models require 2,8 liters of differential fluid. Service intervals occur every 50000 km or 36 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Azure (1994-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Continental R/S/T (1991-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Continental (1986-1994)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • The Bentley Continental and Azure rear differential fluid capacity is 2.8 liters across all three configurations, which is consistent with a service fill volume for a conventional rear axle differential rather than a full overhaul drain-and-fill.
  • The Azure (1994-2003) rear differential carries a change interval of 50,000 km or 36 months under normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold arrives first governs the service timing.
  • The Continental (1986-1994) rear differential shares the same 2.8-liter capacity and 50,000 km/36-month interval as the Azure, indicating a common axle specification between the two models during the period where their production years overlap.
  • The Continental R/S/T (1991-2003) rear differential also holds 2.8 liters and follows the 50,000 km or 36-month change interval under normal use, matching the specifications of the other configurations in the lineup.
  • The 36-month time-based interval tied to normal use conditions reflects that fluid degradation can occur through calendar aging alone, independent of mileage accumulation, which is why both a distance and a time threshold are specified together.

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