Maserati Merak , AM 122
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
Maserati Merak AM 122 uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 0.2 liter. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Merak SS, AM 122/A (1976-1983) |
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| Merak SS USA, AM 122/A80 (1976-1983) |
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Additional Notes
- The Maserati Merak AM 122 power steering fluid capacity is listed at 0.2 liter for the steering box, a notably small volume that reflects the compact, self-contained nature of a recirculating ball or worm-type steering box rather than a full rack-and-pinion hydraulic circuit with a remote reservoir.
- Both the Merak SS USA (AM 122/A80) and the Merak SS (AM 122/A) share an identical 0.2 liter steering box capacity across the 1976-1983 model years, indicating no differentiation in steering system volume between the domestic European and United States market variants.
- The capacity figure of 0.2 liter applies under normal use conditions for both configurations, meaning the specification is not adjusted for severe or high-stress operating environments in the available data.
- A 0.2 liter fill volume is consistent with a sealed or semi-sealed steering box design, where fluid is retained within the gear housing itself rather than circulated through an external pump-and-reservoir loop, making precise fill quantity important to avoid overfilling or underfilling the unit.