Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon automatic transmission fluid capacity is 8,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 2000 km and changing at 16000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
V8-250 (1967-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 2000 km
  • Change 16000 km
  • Code: 3/1
2.5 V8 (1963-1967)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 2000 km
  • Change 16000 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon carries an automatic transmission fluid capacity of 8.5 liters, a figure that applies to both the 2.5 V8 (1963-1967) and the V8-250 (1967-1969) variants without variation across the model range.
  • An 8.5-liter fill capacity for an automatic transmission of this era reflects a total system volume, encompassing the torque converter, valve body, and fluid passages, rather than a simple pan drain-and-refill quantity.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 2,000 km under normal use conditions, a relatively short inspection cycle that reflects the maintenance expectations common to vehicles of the 1960s.
  • The change interval is specified at 16,000 km under normal use conditions, applying equally to both the 2.5 V8 and V8-250 configurations across the full 1963-1969 production span.
  • The consistency of both the 8.5-liter capacity and the 16,000 km change interval across the 1963-1967 and 1967-1969 model designations indicates that the transmission unit itself remained unchanged between the two naming periods.

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