Humber Super Snipe

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Humber Super Snipe automatic transmission fluid capacity is 8,5 liters. Service intervals require a check every 4800 km. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Super Snipe Series V (1964-1967)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 4800 km
  • Code: Borg Warner 3/1
Super Snipe Series IV (1962-1964)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 4800 km
  • Code: Borg Warner 3/1
Super Snipe Series III (1960-1962)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 4800 km
  • Code: Borg Warner 3/1
Super Snipe Series II (1959-1960)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter
  • Check 4800 km
  • Code: Borg Warner 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Humber Super Snipe automatic transmission carries a fluid capacity of 8.5 liters across all four series covered by these specifications, spanning Series II through Series V from 1959 to 1967.
  • An 8.5-liter capacity is a relatively substantial figure for an automatic transmission fluid fill, reflecting the larger fluid reservoirs typical of early automatic gearboxes from this era, which often incorporated a significant sump volume to aid cooling and lubrication.
  • The check interval is set at 4,800 km for all four series under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level is to be inspected at that mileage point rather than necessarily replaced in full.
  • A check interval rather than a drain-and-fill interval suggests the specification is oriented toward fluid level monitoring, which was a common service approach for automatic transmissions of the late 1950s and 1960s.
  • The capacity and check interval figures remain unchanged from Series II (1959-1960) through Series III (1960-1962), Series IV (1962-1964), and Series V (1964-1967), indicating no variation in automatic transmission fluid servicing requirements across the full production span covered here.
  • All four series carry the normal use condition designation, meaning the 4,800 km check interval applies to standard operating circumstances rather than any elevated-stress or severe-duty scenario.

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