Ford Capri MK II (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Capri MK II (EU) uses power steering fluid with a capacity range of 0,14 to 1,5 liters. The data covers 14 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Capri (1.3 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (1.3 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (1.6 - GT) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (1.6 - GT) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (1.6 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (1.6 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (2.0 - HC V6) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (2.0 - HC V6) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (2.0 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (2.0 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (2.3 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (2.3 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter
Capri (3.0 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
Capri (3.0 - HC) (1974-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,14 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Capri MK II (EU) power steering system carries a fluid capacity of 1.5 liters across all listed engine variants, spanning the 1.3 HC, 1.6 GT, 1.6 HC, 2.0 HC, 2.0 HC V6, 2.3 HC, and 3.0 HC configurations from 1974-1978. A 1.5-liter figure represents the total system volume including the reservoir and hydraulic lines, which is a moderate capacity typical of rack-and-pinion or recirculating-ball power steering assemblies of that era.
  • The steering box or steering gear fluid capacity is listed at 0.14 liters for every engine variant in the 1974-1978 range. At 140 milliliters, this is a small but distinct volume, consistent with the lubricant fill required for a recirculating-ball steering box housing rather than a full hydraulic circuit.
  • The separation of power steering fluid capacity (1.5 liters) from steering box capacity (0.14 liters) across all configurations indicates two distinct service points within the steering system. The larger figure covers the hydraulic assist circuit, while the smaller figure applies to the mechanical gear housing itself.
  • All specifications across the 1974-1978 Capri MK II lineup are listed under normal use conditions, meaning the capacities of 1.5 liters for the power steering system and 0.14 liters for the steering box apply to standard operating environments without a separate severe-use interval or capacity distinction.
  • The 2.0 HC V6 variant labels the secondary steering component as a "steering gear" rather than a "steering box," as seen in the other configurations. Despite the difference in terminology, the listed capacity of 0.14 liters is identical to all other variants, suggesting the same physical unit or an equivalent housing volume.
  • No variation in power steering fluid capacity exists across the displacement range from 1.3 to 3.0 liters in the 1974-1978 Capri MK II. The uniform 1.5-liter figure across six distinct engine variants points to a shared hydraulic steering assembly regardless of engine size or trim designation.

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