Mitsubishi Celeste (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Celeste (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,3 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
Celeste 1600, A73 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Celeste 1600, A73 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Celeste 2000, A78 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Celeste 2000, A78 (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Celeste (EU) manual transmission specifications cover two distinct engine variants sold between 1975-1980: the 1600 in the A73 body and the 2000 in the A78 body.
  • Both the A73 and A78 variants list two separate capacity figures, 1.7 liters and 2.3 liters, which typically correspond to different transmission units fitted to the same model range rather than a single fill amount.
  • A 1.7-liter fill is associated with the smaller of the two manual transmission units across both the 1600 and 2000 engine variants, while the 2.3-liter figure applies to the larger unit in each case.
  • The 0.6-liter difference between the two capacity values is a meaningful distinction in service practice, as underfilling a transmission designed for 2.3 liters with only 1.7 liters would leave gear sets and synchronizers without adequate lubrication coverage.
  • All four specification rows share an identical service schedule under normal use conditions: a fluid level check at 20,000 km intervals and a full fluid change at 40,000 km intervals.
  • The 40,000 km change interval applies uniformly across both the A73 and A78 platforms, meaning neither the engine displacement difference nor the transmission capacity difference affects the recommended drain frequency under normal use.
  • A check interval of 20,000 km, set at exactly half the change interval, reflects a standard practice of monitoring fluid level and condition at the midpoint between full service events to catch leaks or degradation before the scheduled drain.

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