Dacia Previous models
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Dacia Previous models use manual transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,4 to 2 liters. Service intervals occur every 20000 km or 12 months. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 1210, 1310, 1410 (1984-1995) |
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| Duster (4x2) (1984-1999) |
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| Duster (4x4) (1984-1999) |
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Additional Notes
- The 1210, 1310, and 1410 models covering 1984-1995 use a transaxle layout, meaning the manual transmission and drive axle share a single housing, which accounts for the combined service fill capacity of 2 liters.
- At 2 liters, the transaxle fluid capacity in the 1210, 1310, and 1410 is notably higher than the 1.4-liter figure specified for the Duster variants, reflecting the structural difference between a transaxle unit and a standalone manual transmission.
- The Duster in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations across 1984-1999 shares an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.4 liters, indicating no difference in transmission unit size between the two drivetrain variants.
- All three row specifications carry a normal use condition tied to a change interval of 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, meaning fluid replacement is due at either threshold under standard operating conditions.
- The 20,000 km or 12-month interval applies uniformly across the 1210, 1310, 1410, and both Duster configurations, with no variation in service frequency between the transaxle and standalone transmission designs.
- The 12-month time-based component of the interval means fluid age alone can trigger a service requirement even when mileage accumulation is low, a consideration relevant to vehicles used infrequently.