Citroën C3 I

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Citroën C3 I automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,9 to 5,8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 40000 km and 60000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
C3 I 1.4 16V, KFU (2004-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: MA5P 5/1
C3 I 1.4 i, KFV (2001-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: AL4 4/1
C3 I 1.4 i, KFV (2001-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 40000 km
  • Code: AL4 4/1
C3 I 1.6 16V, NFU (2001-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: MA5P 5/1
C3 I 1.6 16V, NFU (2001-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: AL4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Citroën C3 I 1.4 i (KFV) automatic transaxle carries a 3-liter fluid capacity, which aligns with a service fill rather than a full overhaul quantity, indicating fluid replacement during routine maintenance rather than a complete drain of a dry unit.
  • The 1.6 16V (NFU) automatic transaxle lists two distinct capacity figures: 5.8 liters for a dry fill and 3 liters for a service fill. The dry fill applies when the unit is completely empty, such as after a rebuild, while the service fill reflects the smaller volume exchanged during a standard fluid service.
  • The 1.4 16V (KFU) and 1.6 16V (NFU) automated transaxles both share a 1.9-liter capacity, which is notably lower than the 3-liter figure associated with the conventional automatic transaxle variants on the same model range.
  • The 1.4 i (KFV) automatic transaxle specifies a 60,000 km check interval under normal use conditions, extending to a shorter 40,000 km interval under severe use conditions, reflecting the greater stress placed on transmission fluid in demanding operating environments.
  • The 1.4 16V (KFU) automated transaxle carries a single 60,000 km check interval under normal use, with no severe-use interval listed in the specifications for that configuration.
  • The 1.6 16V (NFU) automated transaxle row specifies only a 60,000 km check interval under normal use, while the separate automatic transaxle row for the same engine code lists capacity figures without any interval data.
  • The KFU engine code variant entered the C3 I lineup from 2004, meaning the automated transaxle specification for that engine applies to a narrower window within the broader 2001-2009 model span covered by other configurations.

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