Bentley S Type

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Bentley S Type automatic transmission fluid capacity is 11,36 liters. Service intervals include a check at 8000 km and a change at 32000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Type S (1955-1959)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,36 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 32000 km
Type S Continental (1955-1959)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,36 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 32000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Bentley S Type automatic transmission carries a fluid capacity of 11.36 liters, a figure consistent with the large, multi-quart fills typical of mid-1950s automatic transmissions that incorporated a torque converter, valve body, and substantial fluid reservoir within a single unit.
  • Both the Type S and the Type S Continental share identical automatic transmission fluid specifications across the 1955-1959 model years, with the same 11.36-liter capacity and the same check and change intervals applying equally to each configuration.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 8,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning routine inspection of the transmission fluid level was expected well before any full drain and refill was due.
  • The change interval of 32,000 km under normal use conditions represents a four-to-one ratio relative to the check interval, indicating that fluid level monitoring was a more frequent maintenance task than a complete fluid replacement.
  • The normal use condition designation on both rows means the 8,000 km check and 32,000 km change intervals apply to standard operating circumstances, without any separate severe-duty interval specified for either variant.

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