Chevrolet Celebrity (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Celebrity (USA) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,8 to 8,5 liters. Service intervals are not listed. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Celebrity 3.1 V6 (1989-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 6,6 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 4/1
Celebrity 2.5 TBI (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 4/1
Celebrity 2.8 V6 (1985-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Celebrity automatic transaxle specifications cover three engine configurations across the 1985-1990 model years: the 2.5 TBI four-cylinder, the 2.8 V6, and the 3.1 V6.
  • Both the 2.5 TBI and 2.8 V6 configurations share identical automatic transaxle capacities, with a dry fill of 5.7 liters and a service fill of 3.8 liters for 1985-1989.
  • A dry fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty transaxle, such as after a full overhaul or replacement, while a service fill reflects the smaller volume needed after draining during routine maintenance.
  • The gap between the 5.7-liter dry fill and the 3.8-liter service fill on the 2.5 TBI and 2.8 V6 transaxles indicates that approximately 1.9 liters of fluid remains in the unit during a standard drain, which is typical of transaxles where the torque converter retains fluid.
  • The 3.1 V6, introduced for 1989-1990, uses a notably larger automatic transaxle with a dry fill of 8.5 liters, which is 2.8 liters greater than the dry fill capacity of the earlier 2.5 TBI and 2.8 V6 units.
  • The 3.1 V6 service fill of 6.6 liters is 2.8 liters higher than the 3.8-liter service fill associated with the 2.5 TBI and 2.8 V6 configurations, reflecting a physically larger transaxle assembly.
  • On the 3.1 V6 transaxle, the difference between the 8.5-liter dry fill and the 6.6-liter service fill is 1.9 liters, the same retained volume seen in the smaller transaxle units, suggesting a similar torque converter retention characteristic despite the larger overall capacity.
  • All three configurations list a normal use condition, meaning the stated service fill capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles.

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