Lancia Prisma

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lancia Prisma automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,6 to 6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 1 month or 10000 km/6 months and fluid changes at 30000 km or 60000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Prisma 1.5 (1987-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 1 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 3/1
Prisma 1500 (1983-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Lancia Prisma 1.5 (1987-1990) automatic transaxle carries a fluid capacity of 6 liters, which is a notably high figure for a transaxle of this class and typically reflects a full overhaul or dry-fill quantity rather than a routine service top-up.
  • By contrast, the Prisma 1500 (1983-1987) automatic transaxle holds 3.6 liters, a value more consistent with a partial service fill where residual fluid remains in the torque converter during a standard drain-and-fill procedure.
  • The capacity difference between the two configurations is substantial at 2.4 liters, indicating a meaningful mechanical distinction between the transaxle units fitted across the two production periods.
  • The Prisma 1500 (1983-1987) specifies a fluid change interval of 60,000 km under normal use conditions, which is a relatively extended drain interval for an automatic transaxle of that era.
  • The Prisma 1.5 (1987-1990) carries a significantly shorter change interval of 30,000 km under normal use conditions, half the distance specified for the earlier 1500 variant.
  • Fluid level checks for the Prisma 1.5 (1987-1990) are specified at every 1 month under normal use, a time-based interval that is unusually frequent and suggests the transaxle may be prone to minor fluid loss or requires close monitoring of fluid condition.
  • The Prisma 1500 (1983-1987) specifies fluid level checks at 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use, combining both a distance and a time threshold, meaning whichever milestone arrives first would trigger the inspection.

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