Ferrari 512 BB

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ferrari 512 BB manual transmission fluid capacity is 9 liter. Service intervals include a check at 10000 km and a change at 20000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
512 BBi (1981-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 5/1
512 BB (1976-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ferrari 512 BB carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 9 liters, a figure that reflects the combined gearbox and differential housing typical of a rear-mid-engine transaxle layout, where a single shared sump serves both functions.
  • Both the carbureted 512 BB (1976-1981) and the fuel-injected 512 BBi (1981-1984) share an identical 9-liter transaxle capacity, indicating no mechanical revision to the transaxle assembly between the two variants despite the change in fuel delivery system.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 10,000 km under normal use conditions, while the full change interval is 20,000 km, placing the drain-and-refill cycle at exactly twice the inspection frequency.
  • A 9-liter transaxle capacity is notably large relative to conventional separate gearbox units, which commonly hold between 1 and 3 liters, and the higher volume is consistent with a unit that integrates the final drive and requires sufficient lubrication across a broader internal surface area.
  • The 20,000 km change interval applies uniformly across both the 512 BB and 512 BBi under normal use, with no differentiated severe-use interval listed for either variant.

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