Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,85 liter. Service intervals include a check every 8000 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 0,85 liter
  • Check 8000 km
2.5 V8 (1963-1967)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
  • Check 8000 km

Additional Notes

  • Both the 2.5 V8 (1963-1967) and the V8-250 (1967-1969) share an identical power steering fluid capacity of 0.85 liters, indicating a consistent steering box design across the full 1963-1969 production span covered by these specifications.
  • The 0.85-liter figure represents a service fill capacity for the steering box, which is the volume needed to maintain correct fluid level during routine servicing rather than a full system overhaul quantity.
  • A check interval of 8,000 km applies to both configurations under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level in the steering box is to be inspected at each of those intervals rather than replaced on a fixed drain-and-refill schedule.
  • The Daimler 2.5 V8 saloon uses a steering box arrangement rather than a rack-and-pinion system, which is consistent with the engineering conventions common to British saloons of the 1960s and accounts for the relatively modest 0.85-liter capacity figure.

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