Delorean DMC-12
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Delorean DMC-12 manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,7 liters. Service intervals occur every 7500 miles or 12 months. Data covers 1 configuration.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| DMC-12 (1981-1982) |
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Additional Notes
- The DeLorean DMC-12 manual transaxle holds 3.7 liters of fluid, a figure consistent with a combined gearbox and differential housing sharing a single fluid reservoir, which is typical of rear-mid-engine transaxle layouts.
- A 3.7-liter capacity places the DMC-12 manual transaxle on the larger end of the spectrum for passenger car manual transmission systems, reflecting the integrated nature of the transaxle unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
- The specified change interval for the 1981-1982 DMC-12 manual transaxle under normal use conditions is 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, meaning time elapsed is treated as an equally valid trigger as mileage accumulation.
- The 12-month time-based component of the normal-use interval acknowledges that fluid degradation occurs through thermal cycling and moisture absorption regardless of distance driven, making calendar time a relevant service marker alongside odometer readings.
- The single fluid specification covering both 1981 and 1982 model years indicates no change in transaxle capacity or service interval was introduced between those two production years for the DMC-12.