Peugeot 305, 581

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Peugeot 305 and 581 models utilize manual transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,4 to 2 liters. Service intervals require a change every 30000 km. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
305 1.9 GTX, 581 M76/E76 (A1) (1987-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
305 1.6, 581 M27/E27 (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
305 1.6 GT, 581 M56 (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
305 1.9 GTX, 581 M76/E76 (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
305 1.8 Diesel, 581 M40/E40/U40 (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
305 1.8 Diesel, 581 M40/E40/U40 (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
305 1.9 Diesel, 581 M48/E48 (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
305 1.9 Diesel, 581 M48/E48 (1982-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All manual transmission fluid specifications listed here apply to normal use conditions, with a uniform 30,000 km change interval across every configuration in the range.
  • The Peugeot 305 1.6 GT paired with the 581 M56 transaxle carries a 2-liter fluid capacity, covering the 1985-1987 model years.
  • The 305 1.6 matched to the 581 M27/E27 transaxle shares the same 2-liter capacity and 30,000 km interval, with coverage extending through 1985-1988.
  • Diesel variants of the 305 use notably smaller transaxle fluid capacities. Both the 1.8 Diesel with the 581 M40/E40/U40 and the 1.9 Diesel with the 581 M48/E48 specify 1.4 liters, compared to the 2-liter figure seen in petrol-engined configurations.
  • The 1.4-liter capacity on the diesel transaxles reflects a physically smaller gearbox unit relative to the transaxles fitted to the petrol variants, which accounts for the reduced fluid volume required.
  • Both diesel transaxle families, the M40/E40/U40 and the M48/E48, share identical capacity and interval figures across their full 1982-1988 span.
  • The 305 1.9 GTX with the 581 M76/E76 transaxle returns to the 2-liter capacity figure, with specifications covering 1985-1987.
  • A revised designation, the 581 M76/E76 (A1), applies to the 1987-1988 period of the 305 1.9 GTX. Despite the sub-variant designation change, the fluid capacity of 2 liters and the 30,000 km service interval remain unchanged from the earlier M76/E76 specification.

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