Fiat 132 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Fiat 132 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 2,8 liters. Service intervals include checking every 5000 km and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
132 1.6, 132A (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
132 2.0, 132A2 (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
132 1.6, 132A (1974-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
132 1.8, 132A (1974-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
132 1.6, 132A (1972-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1
132 1.8, 132A1 (1972-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Fiat 132 (EU) automatic transmission service fill capacity is 2.8 liters across all listed engine variants and model years. A service fill figure represents the amount of fluid added during a routine drain-and-refill, which is always less than the total system capacity because fluid retained in the torque converter and valve body is not fully expelled during a standard drain.
  • The 2.8-liter service fill figure applies uniformly to the 1.6-liter 132A, the 1.8-liter 132A and 132A1, and the 2.0-liter 132A2 variants, spanning the full 1972-1981 production range covered in the specifications. The consistency across different engine displacements points to a shared automatic transmission unit across the 132 lineup.
  • The fluid check interval is set at every 5,000 km for all configurations. A check interval shorter than the change interval is standard practice for automatic transmissions, as it allows for early detection of fluid loss or contamination without requiring a full fluid exchange each time.
  • The fluid change interval is 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions. The time-based limit of 24 months acknowledges that fluid degrades chemically over time regardless of mileage, which is particularly relevant for vehicles driven infrequently.
  • The 1.6-liter 132A variant spans three consecutive generation brackets in the specifications: 1972-1974, 1974-1977, and 1977-1981. Despite covering nearly the full model range, the automatic transmission fluid capacity and service intervals remain unchanged across all three brackets.
  • The 1.8-liter engine appears in two separate variant designations within the specifications. The 132A1 covers 1972-1974, while the 132A designation for the 1.8-liter covers 1974-1977. Both share the same 2.8-liter service fill and identical check and change intervals.

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