Bentley R Type
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Bentley R Type manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,41 liters. The service interval is 16000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Type R Continental (1954-1955) |
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| Type R Continental, 4½-litre (1952-1954) |
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Additional Notes
- The Bentley R Type manual transmission fluid capacity of 3.41 liters applies across both the Type R Continental (1954-1955) and the Type R Continental 4½-litre (1952-1954), indicating a shared gearbox architecture between the two configurations despite their differing engine designations.
- A 3.41-liter fluid capacity is consistent with a full-size, multi-speed manual gearbox of the era, representing a total fill volume rather than a partial service top-up quantity.
- The specified change interval of 16,000 km is recorded under normal use conditions for both configurations, meaning the interval reflects standard operating circumstances rather than demanding or high-stress driving cycles.
- The 16,000 km change interval was a relatively short service cycle by modern standards, which reflects the lubrication technology and fluid formulations available during the early 1950s production period of the R Type.
- Both the 1952-1954 and 1954-1955 variants share identical capacity and interval figures, meaning the transition between the 4½-litre designation and the later Continental specification introduced no change to manual transmission fluid service requirements.