Fiat Argenta (EU)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Fiat Argenta (EU) uses brake fluid with a capacity of 0,4 liter. Service intervals include a 500 km check and a 40000 km or 24 month change. The data covers 5 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Argenta 100 (1983-1985) |
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| Argenta 110 (1983-1985) |
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| Argenta 120 i.e. (1983-1985) |
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| Argenta Diesel (1983-1985) |
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| Argenta Turbo Diesel (1983-1985) |
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Additional Notes
- The Fiat Argenta (EU) hydraulic brake system holds 0.4 liter of brake fluid across all five variants covered in the 1983-1985 model range, including the 100, 110, 120 i.e., Diesel, and Turbo Diesel.
- A 0.4 liter capacity is a relatively modest reservoir volume, consistent with the fluid level maintenance needs of a passenger car hydraulic brake circuit rather than a high-volume overhaul fill.
- All five variants share an identical check interval of 500 km under normal use conditions, indicating a very early inspection point intended to verify fluid level integrity shortly after service.
- The change interval for all variants is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, meaning time elapsed can trigger a fluid change independently of distance traveled.
- The 24-month time-based threshold reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time and degrades braking performance regardless of mileage accumulation.
- No variation in brake fluid capacity or service intervals exists between the petrol-engined variants (100, 110, 120 i.e.) and the diesel-engined variants (Diesel, Turbo Diesel) within the 1983-1985 specification range.