Citroën DS3, A55

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Citroën DS3 and A55 automatic transmission fluid capacities range from 1,85 to 7 liters. Service intervals include normal use and filled for life. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
DS3 1.2 PureTech 110, HNZ (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Code: AT6 III 6/1
DS3 1.2 PureTech 82, HMZ (2014-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,85-2,15 liter
  • Code: MAP 5/1
DS3 1.2 e-VTi 82, HMZ (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,85-2,15 liter
  • Code: MAP 5/1
DS3 1.4 e-HDi 70 (2012-2015)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: MA5P 5/1
DS3 1.6 VTi 120 (2012-2015)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,85 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: AL4 4/1
DS3 1.6 VTi 120 (2010-2011)
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 5,85 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: AL4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Citroën DS3 1.6 VTi 120 lists two distinct capacity figures for its automatic transaxle: a dry fill of 5.85 liters and a service fill of 3 liters. The dry fill represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty or overhauled unit, while the service fill covers the smaller volume needed after draining during routine maintenance, since residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages.
  • Both the 2010-2011 and 2012-2015 DS3 1.6 VTi 120 share identical automatic transaxle capacity figures of 5.85 liters dry and 3 liters service fill, indicating no change to the transmission unit across those model year groups.
  • The DS3 1.6 VTi 120 automatic transaxle carries a "filled for life" designation, meaning the manufacturer specifies no scheduled fluid change interval under normal operating conditions. The fluid is intended to last the service life of the transmission without routine replacement.
  • The DS3 1.4 e-HDi 70, fitted with an automated transaxle, also carries a "filled for life" designation with a capacity of 2 liters. Automated transmissions of this type use electro-mechanical actuators rather than a traditional torque converter, which accounts for the notably lower fluid volume compared to the 1.6 VTi 120 unit.
  • The DS3 1.2 PureTech 110 with engine code HNZ uses a conventional automatic transaxle with a capacity of 7 liters, the largest fluid volume listed across all DS3 A55 automatic transmission configurations in these specifications.
  • The DS3 1.2 PureTech 82 (HMZ, 2014-2015) and the DS3 1.2 e-VTi 82 (HMZ, 2013-2014) both use a semi-automatic transaxle with a capacity range of 1.85 to 2.15 liters. A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value is typical for semi-automatic units where the correct fill level is confirmed by overflow or level-check procedures rather than a precise measured volume.
  • The shared HMZ engine code across the 1.2 PureTech 82 and the 1.2 e-VTi 82 variants corresponds to identical semi-automatic transaxle capacity specifications, despite the two engines carrying different commercial designations and covering slightly different model year spans.

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