Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,4 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checking at 8000 km and changing at 160000 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 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 160000 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • V8-250 (1967-1969)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 160000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon's standard manual transmission holds 1.4 liters of fluid, while the overdrive-equipped variant requires 2.3 liters, a difference of 0.9 liters that reflects the additional fluid volume the overdrive unit itself contains.
  • Both configurations share a check interval of 8,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning neither variant calls for more frequent monitoring than the other despite the capacity difference.
  • The change interval for both the standard and overdrive manual transmissions is set at 160,000 km under normal use, which is a notably long drain period by general automotive service standards.
  • The 2.3-liter capacity of the overdrive transmission is a service fill figure that accounts for the combined fluid requirement of the gearbox and the overdrive mechanism as a single integrated system.

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