Bristol 406

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Bristol 406 uses differential fluid with a capacity of 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checking at 1500 miles and changing at 10000 miles. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 406 (1958-1961)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 1500 miles
  • Change 10000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Bristol 406 rear differential holds 1.7 liters of fluid, which is a typical service fill volume for a rear axle of this era and reflects the quantity needed to maintain proper lubrication under normal operating loads.
  • Under normal use conditions, the Bristol 406 rear differential fluid is due for a change at 10,000 miles, placing routine maintenance intervals within a range common for mechanically driven rear axles of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
  • A check interval of 1,500 miles is specified for the Bristol 406 rear differential, indicating that fluid level verification was expected well before the full change interval, reflecting the closer attention to fluid condition typical of vehicles from the 1958-1961 period.

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