MG Montego
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
MG Montego power steering fluid capacity is 0,5 liter. Service intervals are 20000 km or 12 months. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Montego 2.0 EFi (1986-1989) |
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| Montego 2.0 Turbo (1986-1989) |
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| Montego 2.0i (1984-1986) |
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Additional Notes
- The MG Montego power steering system holds 0.5 liter across all three listed configurations, a figure typical of compact rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball steering units where the reservoir volume is small by design.
- The 2.0 EFi and 2.0 Turbo variants, both covering 1986-1989, share an identical 0.5 liter capacity alongside a check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions.
- A check interval rather than a change interval is specified for the 2.0 EFi and 2.0 Turbo, meaning the service action at 20,000 km or 12 months is an inspection of fluid level and condition rather than a full drain and refill.
- The 2.0i covering 1984-1986 carries the same 0.5 liter capacity but has no check interval listed in the specifications, distinguishing it from the later EFi and Turbo entries in that regard.
- All three configurations are assigned a normal use condition, meaning the stated capacity and interval figures apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or demanding duty cycles.
- The 0.5 liter figure represents a service fill capacity, consistent with a top-up or reservoir refill rather than a full system overhaul, which would typically require a higher volume to account for fluid retained within the rack and lines.