Bristol 404

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Bristol 404 uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity of 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checking at 3000 miles and changing at 6000 miles. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
404 (1953-1956)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 3000 miles
  • Change 6000 miles
  • Code: BWCR/7 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Bristol 404 manual transmission holds 1.4 liters of fluid, a figure consistent with the compact gearbox designs typical of British sports cars from the early 1950s.
  • Under normal use conditions, the specified check interval for the Bristol 404 manual transmission fluid is every 3,000 miles, placing routine inspection at half the frequency of a full fluid change.
  • The change interval for the Bristol 404 manual transmission fluid under normal use is set at 6,000 miles, reflecting the service cadence expected of vehicles from the 1953-1956 production period.

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