Facel Vega HK 500 / Excellence

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Facel Vega HK 500 / Excellence uses differential fluid with a capacity of 1,8 liters. The service interval is 30000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Excellence (1958-1964)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • HK 500 (1958-1961)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Change 30000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Facel Vega HK 500 and Excellence share an identical rear differential fluid capacity of 1.8 liters, which is a typical service fill volume for a rear axle housing of this era and class.
  • A 1.8-liter capacity in a rear differential generally reflects the volume needed to maintain proper lubrication of the ring and pinion gears during normal operation, rather than a full overhaul drain-and-fill figure.
  • Both the Excellence (1958-1964) and the HK 500 (1958-1961) share a 30,000 km change interval under normal use conditions, indicating the same service schedule applied across both models despite their differing body configurations.
  • The normal use condition tied to the 30,000 km interval means the specification applies to standard driving circumstances, without accounting for more demanding operating environments that would typically shorten fluid change intervals.

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