Fiat Ritmo / Strada, 138 (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Fiat Ritmo / Strada, 138 (EU) uses brake fluid with a capacity of 0,4 liter. Service intervals include checking every 500 km and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Ritmo / Strada Abarth 125 TC (1983-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Ritmo / Strada Abarth 130 TC (1983-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Fiat Ritmo / Strada Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC both share a hydraulic brake system capacity of 0.4 liter, which represents the total fluid volume held within the system including the master cylinder reservoir and brake lines.
  • A check interval of 500 km applies to both the Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC under normal use conditions, reflecting how frequently the brake fluid level in the hydraulic system is to be inspected.
  • The change interval for both variants is set at 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions, meaning time elapsed is as much a factor as distance traveled when determining when a full fluid replacement is due.
  • The 24-month time-based change interval is consistent with the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment over time and can lower the fluid's boiling point regardless of mileage accumulated.
  • Both the Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC carry identical brake fluid specifications across the full 1983-1987 model year span, with no variation in capacity, check interval, or change interval between the two engine variants.

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