Holden Premier, HQ

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Holden Premier, HQ automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 10,4 liters. Service intervals require checks every 5000 km or 3 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Premier, HQ 202 LC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Trimatic 3/1
Premier, HQ 202 HC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,1 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Trimatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 253 LC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Trimatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 253 LC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 253 HC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Trimatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 253 HC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 308 HC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Trimatic 3/1
Premier V8, HQ 308 HC (1971-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 5000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: Turbo-Hydramatic 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Holden Premier HQ automatic transmission fluid specifications cover the 1971-1974 model years across three engine displacements: the 202, 253, and 308 cubic inch units.
  • Dry fill capacity represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt transmission from empty, as opposed to a routine service top-up or partial drain.
  • The 202 HC and 202 LC variants carry a dry fill capacity of 6.1 liters, which is notably lower than the V8 configurations and reflects the smaller transmission unit paired with the inline six-cylinder engine.
  • Both the 253 HC and 253 LC V8 configurations share identical capacity figures, with dry fill values of either 8.7 liters or 10.4 liters depending on the transmission variant fitted, indicating two distinct automatic gearbox options were available across those engine tunes.
  • The 308 HC V8 likewise carries the same two dry fill capacities of 8.7 liters and 10.4 liters seen in the 253 variants, suggesting a shared transmission platform across the V8 range.
  • A service fill of 1.7 liters applies uniformly to the 202, 253 HC, 253 LC, and 308 HC configurations when paired with the 8.7-liter dry fill transmission, reflecting the smaller fluid volume displaced during a standard pan-drop service.
  • Where the 10.4-liter dry fill transmission is fitted to the 253 HC, 253 LC, or 308 HC, the service fill rises to 3.7 liters, consistent with a larger sump or deeper pan design that retains more fluid during a partial drain.
  • All configurations across the 202, 253, and 308 engine variants share a uniform fluid check interval of every 5,000 km or 3 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.

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