Opel Sintra, APV

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Opel Sintra and APV manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sintra 2.2 DTi (1997-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sintra 2.2 (1996-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Opel Sintra APV manual transmission fluid specifications cover two engine variants: the 2.2 petrol (1996-1999) and the 2.2 DTi diesel (1997-1999), both using a transaxle layout.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and drive axle into a single integrated unit, which is a common configuration in front-wheel-drive vehicles.
  • Both the 2.2 and 2.2 DTi variants share an identical fluid capacity of 1.8 liters for the manual transaxle.
  • The 1.8-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the volume required when refilling a unit already installed in the vehicle rather than a fully drained overhaul quantity.
  • The specified check interval for both variants is 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, applied under normal use conditions.
  • The interval is defined as a check rather than a full fluid change, meaning the service action involves inspecting and topping up the fluid level rather than a complete drain and refill.
  • The 2.2 DTi variant carries a later start year of 1997 compared to the 2.2 petrol at 1996, though both share the same end year of 1999 and identical fluid specifications throughout.

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