Ford Pinto (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Pinto (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 6,3 to 7,6 liters. Service intervals occur every 20000 miles or 20 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Pinto 2.3 (1980-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Change 20000 miles/ 20 months
  • Code: C3 3/1
Pinto 2.3 (1980-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,3 liter
  • Code: C4 3/1
Pinto 2.3 (1977-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8-7,5 liter
  • Code: 3/1
Pinto 2.8 V6 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,3-7,6 liter
  • Code: 3/1
Pinto 2.3 (1974-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8-7,5 liter
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Pinto (USA) 2.3-liter engine paired with an automatic transmission carried a fluid capacity range of 6.8 to 7.5 liters across the 1974-1979 model years, a spread that reflects differences between a dry fill after a full overhaul and a service fill following a drain and refill procedure.
  • For the 1980 model year, the 2.3-liter automatic transmission appears in two separate capacity entries: one at 7.6 liters and another at 6.3 liters, indicating that two distinct automatic transmission units were fitted to the same engine in that year.
  • The 7.6-liter capacity entry for the 1980 2.3-liter configuration is the only specification across all listed rows that includes a defined service interval, set at 20,000 miles or 20 months under normal use conditions.
  • A 20-month time-based interval alongside a 20,000-mile mileage limit means fluid replacement is triggered by whichever threshold is reached first, a dual-condition structure common in manufacturer service schedules.
  • The 6.3-liter capacity entry for the 1980 2.3-liter configuration carries no service interval specification, distinguishing it from the 7.6-liter entry despite sharing the same model year and engine displacement.
  • The 2.8 V6 engine available in the Pinto from 1976-1979 shows a capacity range of 6.3 to 7.6 liters for its automatic transmission, a wider spread than the 2.3-liter entries for the same period, which held a narrower 6.8 to 7.5-liter range.
  • All five specification rows across the 1974-1980 range are designated under normal use conditions, meaning none of the listed capacities or intervals are associated with a severe-duty service classification.

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