JAC M3 / Refine

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

JAC M3 / Refine manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,45 to 2,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km or 8 months, and changes at 3000 km or 3 months and 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
M3 1.6 (2013- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,45-1,55 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 8 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
M3 1.6 (2013- )
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,45-1,55 liter
  • Change 3000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: 5/1
M3 2.0 (2013- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4-2,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 8 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
M3 2.0 (2013- )
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 2,4-2,6 liter
  • Change 3000 km/ 3 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The JAC M3 / Refine manual transaxle fluid capacity differs notably between engine variants. The 1.6 holds 1.45-1.55 liters, while the 2.0 holds 2.4-2.6 liters, reflecting the larger physical size of the 2.0 unit.
  • Both the 1.6 and 2.0 variants express capacity as a range rather than a fixed value, which is typical for manual transaxles where the accepted fill level falls between a minimum and maximum mark.
  • Under normal use conditions, both engine variants share the same check interval of 10,000 km or 8 months, whichever comes first.
  • The normal-use change interval for both the 1.6 and 2.0 manual transaxles is 30,000 km or 24 months.
  • A first-change-only interval is specified for both variants at 3,000 km or 3 months. A break-in fluid change at such an early interval is associated with removing metal particles and contaminants generated during initial component wear-in.
  • The first-change-only interval of 3,000 km or 3 months is considerably shorter than the subsequent normal-use change interval of 30,000 km or 24 months, indicating a distinct servicing phase specific to new or rebuilt transaxles.
  • No check interval is listed under the first-change-only condition for either variant, as the early fluid change itself serves as the primary service action during that initial period.

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