Hummer H1 (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Hummer H1 (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,5 to 1,9 liters. Service intervals require changes every 12000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • H1 6.5TD (1996-2004)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Capacity 0,5 liter (each hub)
  • Change 12000 miles
  • H1 6.5TD (1996-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Capacity 0,5 liter (each hub)
  • Change 12000 miles
  • H1 6.5D (1994-2004)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Capacity 0,5 liter (each hub)
  • Change 12000 miles
  • H1 6.5D (1994-2004)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Capacity 0,5 liter (each hub)
  • Change 12000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Hummer H1 6.5D covers model years 1994-2004, while the turbocharged 6.5TD variant spans a shorter range beginning in 1996, meaning the two engine configurations share an overlapping but not identical production window.
  • Both the front and rear differentials on the H1 carry a main housing capacity of 1.9 liters, which represents the primary service fill volume for each unit during a standard fluid change.
  • In addition to the 1.9-liter differential housing capacity, each hub on both axles holds 0.5 liters of fluid, making the per-hub volume a separate and distinct service consideration from the differential housing itself.
  • With two hubs per axle, the total hub fluid volume on a single axle amounts to 1.0 liter, which when added to the 1.9-liter housing capacity brings the complete per-axle fluid volume to 2.9 liters.
  • The 12,000-mile change interval applies to normal use conditions across all four differential positions, covering both the naturally aspirated 6.5D and the turbocharged 6.5TD configurations without distinction.
  • The front and rear differentials on the H1 6.5D (1994-2004) carry identical capacity and interval specifications, indicating no differentiation between axle positions in the service schedule for that engine variant.
  • The same pattern holds for the H1 6.5TD (1996-2004), where the front and rear differential specifications are identical in both fluid capacity and the 12,000-mile normal-use change interval.

Other Systems