Peugeot 205

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Peugeot 205 automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 2 to 2,4 liters. Service intervals include checks every 10000 km or 12 months and changes every 40000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
205 1.9 (1989-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 4/1
205 1.6, J2/K (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 4HP14 4/1
205 1.6, XU5 (1988-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km
  • Code: 4HP14 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Peugeot 205 automatic transaxle fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across engine variants: the 1.6 J2/K and 1.6 XU5 both hold 2 liters, while the 1.9 requires a notably larger 2.4 liters, reflecting the greater fluid volume associated with the larger transmission unit.
  • All three configurations share an identical check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The change interval is set at 40,000 km across all listed variants, applying uniformly to the 1.6 J2/K, 1.6 XU5, and 1.9 engine configurations under normal use.
  • The 1.9 variant covers a narrower model year span of 1989-1991, compared to the 1988-1996 range shared by both 1.6 engine variants.
  • All three rows are designated as transaxle, automatic units, meaning the transmission and final drive share a common fluid reservoir, which accounts for the relatively modest 2 to 2.4 liter service fill capacities rather than the larger volumes associated with separate transmission and differential systems.
  • The two 1.6 variants, the J2/K and XU5, represent different engine families fitted to the same generation of the 205, yet both carry identical fluid capacity and service interval specifications across the full 1988-1996 period.

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