Fiat Ritmo / Strada, 138 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Fiat Ritmo / Strada, 138 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,26 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 10000 km or 6 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 3,26 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
Ritmo / Strada Abarth 130 TC (1983-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,26 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Fiat Ritmo / Strada 138 (EU) Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC both share an identical manual transaxle fluid capacity of 3.26 liters across the 1983-1987 model years.
  • A transaxle unit combines the transmission and final drive (differential) into a single housing, meaning the 3.26-liter figure covers the entire integrated assembly rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The 3.26-liter capacity is consistent with a service fill level, representing the amount of fluid held during normal operation rather than a total system volume measured during a full overhaul flush.
  • The service interval for both the Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC transaxle is specified as a fluid level check at every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The dual-trigger interval of 10,000 km or 6 months reflects that time-based degradation of manual transmission fluid is treated as equally relevant as mileage accumulation under normal operating conditions.
  • Both the Abarth 125 TC and Abarth 130 TC variants carry the same 3.26-liter transaxle specification despite differing engine outputs, indicating the two performance variants shared the same gearbox assembly during the 1983-1987 production period.

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