Mitsubishi Cordia (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Cordia (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks every 20000 km or 24 months and fluid changes every 40000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cordia 1.6 (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cordia 1.6 Turbo (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Cordia (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity differs between the 1.6 and 1.6 Turbo variants, with the naturally aspirated engine requiring 2.1 liters and the turbocharged engine requiring 2.3 liters across the full 1982-1988 production span.
  • The 0.2-liter difference in transaxle capacity between the two engine variants suggests a physically distinct or differently specified gearbox unit in the 1.6 Turbo, likely to accommodate the higher torque output associated with forced induction.
  • Both configurations share an identical fluid check interval of every 20,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions.
  • The fluid change interval for both the 1.6 and 1.6 Turbo is set at 40,000 km under normal use, meaning the check interval falls at the midpoint of each full drain-and-fill cycle.
  • A 2.1-liter transaxle fill on the 1.6 is consistent with a compact front-wheel-drive integrated gearbox and differential unit, where the shared housing requires a moderate fluid volume to lubricate both the gear train and the differential assembly.
  • Both rows specify normal use conditions, meaning the 40,000 km change interval applies to standard driving environments rather than severe-duty cycles involving extreme temperatures, heavy loads, or frequent short trips.

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