Chevrolet Aveo, T250 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Aveo, T250 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Aveo 1.6 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Aveo 1.6 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Aveo T250 1.6 carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 1.8 liters across both the 2008-2010 and 2011-2012 model year groups, indicating a relatively compact transmission unit consistent with a subcompact front-wheel-drive platform.
  • A transaxle configuration combines the transmission and differential into a single housing, meaning the 1.8-liter fill volume covers the lubrication needs of both gear sets within one shared fluid reservoir.
  • Both the 2008-2010 and 2011-2012 specifications are rated under normal use conditions, which in fluid service contexts refers to standard driving patterns as opposed to elevated-stress or severe-duty operation.
  • The 1.8-liter capacity figure represents a service fill volume, which is the amount of fluid required when refilling a drained but otherwise intact transaxle, rather than a larger overhaul capacity that would account for fluid retained in disassembled components.
  • The capacity value of 1.8 liters remains unchanged between the 2008-2010 and 2011-2012 model year spans, indicating no revision to the transaxle fluid volume specification across the full 2008-2012 production range covered here.

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