Holden Commodore/Calais, VK

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Holden Commodore/Calais, VK automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,3 to 8,7 liters. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Calais EFI (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Dry fill including converter)
  • Code: 3/1
Calais V8 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Dry fill including converter)
  • Code: 3/1
Commodore SL/Berlina (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Dry fill including converter)
  • Code: 3/1
Commodore SL/Berlina EFI (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Dry fill including converter)
  • Code: 3/1
Commodore SL/Berlina V8 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Dry fill including converter)
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Holden Commodore/Calais VK automatic transmission service fill capacity is 2.3 liters across all listed configurations for 1984-1986, covering the Calais EFI, Calais V8, Commodore SL/Berlina, Commodore SL/Berlina EFI, and Commodore SL/Berlina V8.
  • A service fill of 2.3 liters reflects the volume required when fluid is changed without fully disassembling the transmission, as residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages after a standard drain.
  • The dry fill capacity, which accounts for a completely empty transmission and torque converter, splits into two distinct values depending on engine type: 6.1 liters for the EFI and base SL/Berlina variants, and 8.7 liters for the V8 variants.
  • The 8.7-liter dry fill on the Calais V8 and Commodore SL/Berlina V8 is notably higher than the 6.1-liter figure on the six-cylinder configurations, a difference of 2.6 liters that reflects the larger torque converter typically paired with V8 drivetrains.
  • All five configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the listed capacities and service parameters apply to standard operating conditions rather than severe or heavy-duty duty cycles.
  • The uniform 2.3-liter service fill across both the 6.1-liter and 8.7-liter dry fill variants indicates the partial-drain service procedure yields a consistent refill volume regardless of the total system capacity difference between engine families.

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