Lancia Thema

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lancia Thema automatic transmission fluid capacities range from 2,8 to 4,1 liters. Service intervals include a check every 1 months and a change every 30000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Thema 2.0 i.e. 16V (1988-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Check 1 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: AP 3/1
Thema 2.0 i.e. (1984-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Check 1 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: AP 3/1
Thema 2.8 V6 (1984-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Check 1 months
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Lancia Thema 2.0 i.e. (1984-1988) and the 2.0 i.e. 16V (1988-1992) share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 4.1 liters, despite the 16V variant representing a later, higher-output engine generation.
  • The Thema 2.8 V6 carries a notably lower automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 2.8 liters, a full 1.3 liters less than either 2.0 i.e. variant, reflecting a different transaxle unit paired with the V6 engine.
  • All three configurations specify a monthly fluid level check interval, which points to a relatively close monitoring schedule regardless of engine displacement or variant.
  • A 30,000 km fluid change interval applies uniformly across all three configurations under normal use conditions, meaning standard driving without the added stress of towing, extreme temperatures, or frequent short trips.
  • The transaxle designation across all three rows indicates a combined transmission and differential assembly, which is characteristic of front-wheel-drive layouts and explains why fluid capacity figures are relevant to both gear and differential lubrication within a single unit.
  • The 4.1-liter capacity shared by both 2.0 i.e. variants suggests the same transaxle unit was carried over from the standard 2.0 i.e. into the 16V version, with no change in fluid volume requirements between the 1984-1988 and 1988-1992 production periods.

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