Fiat Argenta (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Fiat Argenta (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 7500 km or 6 months, changing at 30000 km, checking at 20000 km or 12 months, and changing at 40000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Argenta 100 (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Argenta 110 (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Argenta 120 i.e. (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Argenta Diesel (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Argenta Turbo Diesel (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 7500 km/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The manual transmission fluid capacity across all five Fiat Argenta (EU) configurations from 1983-1985 is 1.8 liters, indicating a service fill volume rather than a full overhaul drain-and-refill figure, which would typically be higher due to residual fluid retained in the housing.
  • The Argenta 100, 110, and 120 i.e. variants share identical manual transmission fluid intervals under normal use conditions, with a check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months and a change interval of 40,000 km.
  • The Argenta Diesel and Argenta Turbo Diesel carry a more frequent check interval of 7,500 km or 6 months, compared to the 20,000 km or 12-month interval applied to the petrol variants.
  • The fluid change interval for the Argenta Diesel and Argenta Turbo Diesel is 30,000 km under normal use, which is 10,000 km shorter than the 40,000 km change interval specified for the three petrol-engined variants.
  • All five configurations share the same 1.8-liter capacity despite differences in engine type, meaning the manual gearbox unit itself appears to be dimensionally consistent across the Argenta range for 1983-1985.
  • The 6-month time-based check trigger on the diesel variants means the interval is governed by calendar time before mileage in lower-usage scenarios, reflecting the more demanding lubrication conditions associated with diesel powertrains of that era.

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