Lonsdale All models

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lonsdale All models use Automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 km and changing at 40000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Lonsdale 2.0 (1983-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
Lonsdale 2.0 (1983-1986)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km
Lonsdale 2.6 (1983-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
Lonsdale 2.6 (1983-1986)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km

Additional Notes

  • The automatic transmission fluid capacity for both the Lonsdale 2.0 and 2.6 is 2.2 liters, a figure that typically reflects a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, meaning the volume accounts for a partial drain and refill rather than a complete fluid exchange.
  • Both engine variants share an identical 2.2-liter capacity across the 1983-1986 model range, indicating no differentiation in transmission fluid volume between the smaller and larger displacement engines.
  • Under normal use conditions, the specified interval for both the 2.0 and 2.6 is a fluid check at every 20,000 km, with no change interval listed for that condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, both the 2.0 and 2.6 retain the same 20,000 km check interval but add a fluid change requirement at 40,000 km, doubling the check interval to establish the replacement point.
  • The presence of a dedicated severe use row for both engine variants reflects that operating conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go driving, or extreme temperatures are treated as a distinct service category with a mandatory change interval not applied under normal conditions.

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