Chevrolet Caprice (USA)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Caprice (USA) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 0,83 to 1 liter. Service intervals include a check every 2 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Caprice, 250 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,83 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 3/1
Caprice, 250 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 4/1
Caprice, 283 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,83 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 3/1
Caprice, 283 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 4/1
Caprice, 327 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,83 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 3/1
Caprice, 327 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 4/1
Caprice, 396 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,83 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 3/1
Caprice, 396 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 4/1
Caprice, 427 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,83 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 3/1
Caprice, 427 (1961-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Caprice (USA) manual transmission fluid specifications cover five engine variants across the 1961-1969 model range: the 250, 283, 327, 396, and 427.
  • Each engine variant carries two listed capacity figures for the manual transmission: 0.83 liter and 1 liter. The lower figure typically corresponds to a service top-up or partial drain refill, while the higher figure represents a fuller fluid change or overhaul fill.
  • The 0.83-liter capacity appears across all five engine variants — the 250, 283, 327, 396, and 427 — without differentiation by engine displacement, indicating the transmission unit rather than the engine dictates fluid volume in these cases.
  • The 1-liter capacity is similarly consistent across all five engine variants for the same 1961-1969 period, reinforcing that the two capacity values reflect fill-level distinctions rather than engine-specific requirements.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions, meaning none of the listed intervals or capacities are adjusted for severe-duty or other operating conditions.
  • A fluid check interval of 2 months applies uniformly to all engine variants and both capacity figures throughout the 1961-1969 range, making the check schedule the single consistent service interval across the entire dataset.

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