Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon differential fluid capacity is 1,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 8000 km and changing at 16000 km or 160000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • V8-250 (1967-1969)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 16000 km
  • V8-250 (1967-1969)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 160000 km
  • Code: Powr-Lok
  • 2.5 V8 (1963-1967)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 16000 km
  • 2.5 V8 (1963-1967)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 160000 km
  • Code: Powr-Lok

Additional Notes

  • Both the 2.5 V8 (1963-1967) and the V8-250 (1967-1969) share an identical rear differential fluid capacity of 1.5 liters, applying equally to standard and limited slip configurations.
  • The standard rear differential on the 2.5 V8 carries a fluid change interval of 16,000 km under normal use conditions, with a check interval set at 8,000 km.
  • The limited slip rear differential on the 2.5 V8 (1963-1967) specifies a dramatically extended change interval of 160,000 km under normal use, compared to 16,000 km for the standard unit, reflecting the different fluid formulation and friction modifier requirements associated with limited slip differentials.
  • The V8-250 (1967-1969) standard rear differential mirrors the earlier 2.5 V8 exactly, with a 1.5-liter capacity, an 8,000 km check interval, and a 16,000 km change interval under normal use.
  • The V8-250 (1967-1969) limited slip rear differential likewise carries the 160,000 km change interval seen on the earlier model, paired with the same 8,000 km check schedule and 1.5-liter capacity.
  • The 8,000 km check interval, consistent across all four configurations, indicates that fluid level inspection was treated as a routine service point regardless of differential type or model designation.

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