Ford Probe (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Probe (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 6,8 to 8,8 liters. Service intervals include checks every 10000 km or 12 months and changes every 48000 miles or 36 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Probe 2.0 16V (1992-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Probe 2.5 24V V6 (1992-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,8 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Probe GL (1988-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8 liter
Probe GL (1988-1992)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,8 liter
  • Change 48000 miles/ 36 months
Probe GT (1988-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8 liter
Probe LX (1988-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,8 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Probe (USA) automatic transaxle fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across the model's production span: 6.8 liters for the 1988-1992 generation and 8.8 liters for the 1992-1997 generation, representing a difference of 2.0 liters between the two generations.
  • The 8.8-liter capacity shared by the Probe 2.0 16V and Probe 2.5 24V V6 applies to the automatic transaxle and reflects a notably larger fluid volume than the earlier generation, which is consistent with the more complex drivetrain packaging of the second-generation platform.
  • Among the 1988-1992 trims, the GL, GT, and LX all carry an identical automatic transaxle capacity of 6.8 liters, indicating no variation in fluid volume across those trim levels for that generation.
  • The Probe 2.0 16V and Probe 2.5 24V V6 both carry a fluid check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, meaning the interval is triggered by whichever threshold is reached first.
  • The 1988-1992 Probe GL under severe use conditions carries a fluid change interval of 48,000 miles or 36 months, with the capacity remaining at 6.8 liters. Severe use conditions typically involve more demanding operating environments such as frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, or extreme temperatures, which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 1988-1992 Probe GL, GT, and LX under normal use conditions list only a capacity value of 6.8 liters without an associated check or change interval, whereas the GL under severe use conditions adds a defined change interval of 48,000 miles or 36 months to the same 6.8-liter capacity figure.

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