Fiat Tempra, 159 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Fiat Tempra and 159 (EU) models utilize differential fluid with capacities ranging from 0,65 to 1,1 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km and 45000 km or 36 months, with a fluid change at 120000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Tempra 2.0 S.W. 4x4 (1992-1995)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Change 120000 km
  • Tempra 2.0 i.e. (1990-1995)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65 liter
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • The Fiat Tempra 2.0 S.W. 4x4 rear differential holds 1.1 liters of fluid, a capacity consistent with a dedicated rear axle unit in an all-wheel-drive wagon configuration.
  • The Tempra 2.0 i.e. differential associated with the automatic transmission variant carries a notably smaller capacity of 0.65 liter, reflecting the more compact nature of an integrated or transaxle-adjacent differential unit.
  • For the Tempra 2.0 S.W. 4x4, the rear differential fluid is specified for a check interval of 30,000 km under normal use conditions, with a full fluid change scheduled at 120,000 km.
  • The 120,000 km change interval on the Tempra 2.0 S.W. 4x4 rear differential indicates a long-drain specification, meaning the fluid is treated as a long-life fill rather than a frequently serviced item.
  • The Tempra 2.0 i.e. automatic differential specification lists a check interval of 45,000 km or 36 months under normal use, combining a distance threshold with a time-based limit, whichever comes first.
  • No fluid change interval appears in the specifications for the Tempra 2.0 i.e. automatic differential, as the row contains only a capacity figure and a check interval.

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