Mazda Luce/Legato/929(L) (EU)
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Mazda Luce/Legato/929(L) (EU) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1,3 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include change at 1000 km, 18000 km, or 20000 km/12 months, and checks at 6000 km or 10000 km/6 months. The data covers 16 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA4/5 (1977-1981) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA2/3 (1975-1977) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 2000, LA2/3 (1975-1977) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA2/3 (1973-1977) |
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| Luce Legato/929L 1800, LA2/3 (1973-1977) |
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| Luce 1800, SVA (1968-1973) |
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| Luce 1800, SVA (1968-1973) |
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| Luce 1500, SUA (1966-1972) |
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| Luce 1500, SUA (1966-1972) |
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Additional Notes
- The Mazda Luce 1500 SUA and Luce 1800 SVA share an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.3 liters, covering model years 1966-1973 across both engine variants.
- Starting with the Luce Legato/929L LA2/3 generation (1973-1981), the manual transmission fluid capacity increased to 1.4 liters, reflecting a larger gearbox unit compared to the earlier 1.3-liter figure.
- The LA4/5 generation (1977-1981) introduced a second capacity figure of 1.7 liters alongside the 1.4-liter value, applying to both the 1800 and 2000 engine variants. The two figures correspond to different transmission assemblies fitted within the same chassis generation.
- Across all configurations from 1966-1977, the normal-use change interval is set at 18,000 km with no time-based component. The LA4/5 generation (1977-1981) revised the normal change interval to 20,000 km with an added 12-month time limit, whichever comes first.
- A fluid level check interval of 6,000 km appears in the LA2/3 normal-use specifications (1973-1977). The LA4/5 generation extended the check interval to 10,000 km and added a 6-month time condition alongside the distance figure.
- An initial service change at 1,000 km is specified across every configuration in the lineup, from the 1966 Luce 1500 SUA through the 1981 LA4/5 variants. At 1,000 km, residual metal particles from manufacturing are typically flushed before they can cause abrasive wear.
- The initial service interval of 1,000 km carries no time-based component in any configuration, unlike the normal-use intervals in the LA4/5 generation, which pair distance with a month-based limit.
- The Luce Legato/929L 2000 LA2/3 (1975-1977) shares its 1.4-liter capacity and 18,000 km change interval with the 1800 LA2/3 of the same chassis generation, indicating a common transmission unit across the two engine displacements in that series.