BYD S6

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BYD S6 manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 3000 km or 10000 km/6 months and changes at 8000 km/6 months or 20000 km/12 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
S6 1.5 (2014-2016)
  • Use: Subsequently
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
S6 1.5 (2014-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Change 8000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
S6 1.5 (2014-2016)
  • Use: Normal, first inspection
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 3000 km
  • Code: 5/1
S6 2.0, QCJ6480S/S5 (2011-2016)
  • Use: Subsequently
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
S6 2.0, QCJ6480S/S5 (2011-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Change 8000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
S6 2.0, QCJ6480S/S5 (2011-2016)
  • Use: Normal, first inspection
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 3000 km
  • Code: 5/1
S6 2.4 (123 kW), QCJ6480S2, BYD6480S1/S2 (2011-2016)
  • Use: Subsequently
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 6T25 6/1
S6 2.4 (123 kW), QCJ6480S2, BYD6480S1/S2 (2011-2016)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Change 8000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 6T25 6/1
S6 2.4 (123 kW), QCJ6480S2, BYD6480S1/S2 (2011-2016)
  • Use: Normal, first inspection
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 3000 km
  • Code: 6T25 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The BYD S6 1.5 and S6 2.0 (QCJ6480S/S5) share an identical manual transaxle fluid capacity of 2.1 liters across all service conditions.
  • The S6 2.4 (123 kW) fitted with the QCJ6480S2 or BYD6480S1/S2 transaxle carries a notably higher fluid capacity of 3 liters, reflecting the larger physical size of the gearbox assembly compared to the 1.5 and 2.0 units.
  • Across all three engine configurations covering 2011-2016, the first change only interval is set at 8000 km or 6 months. A shorter initial drain interval is standard practice for breaking in new transmission components, as early operation generates fine metallic particles from gear and bearing surfaces bedding in.
  • Following the first change, the subsequent change interval extends to 20000 km or 12 months for all configurations, doubling the distance threshold established at the first change.
  • A fluid level check interval of 10000 km or 6 months applies to all configurations under the subsequent service schedule, running at half the distance of the full change interval.
  • A normal, first inspection check at 3000 km is specified for all three configurations. At 3000 km, no fluid change is called for, only a level verification.
  • The 1.5-liter variant carries a model year range of 2014-2016, making the span of applicable years shorter than the 2011-2016 range shared by the 2.0 and 2.4 configurations.
  • All service intervals across the three configurations are expressed as dual thresholds combining distance and time, meaning whichever limit is reached first would govern the service action.

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