Peugeot 405

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Peugeot 405 transfer case fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 to 15000 km or 12 months, and changing every 20000 to 30000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
405 2.0 X4 (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 30000 km
405 2.0 X4 (1992-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 20000 km
405 T-16 (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Change 20000 km
405 1.9 X4 (1989-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Change 20000 km
405 MI-16 X4 (1989-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Change 20000 km

Additional Notes

  • Across all listed Peugeot 405 configurations with all-wheel drive, the transfer case fluid capacity is 1.8 liters, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill scenario.
  • The 405 1.9 X4 (1989-1990) and the 405 MI-16 X4 (1989-1992) share a straightforward service schedule under normal use conditions, with a fluid change interval set at 20,000 km and no intermediate check interval specified.
  • The 405 T-16 (1992-1996) also follows the 20,000 km change interval under normal use, matching the earlier X4 variants despite being a distinct performance-oriented configuration.
  • The 405 2.0 X4 (1992-1993) introduces an intermediate fluid level check at every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, alongside the 20,000 km change interval, adding a monitoring step absent from the 1.9 X4 and MI-16 X4 schedules.
  • The 405 2.0 X4 (1993-1996) extends the check interval to 15,000 km or 12 months compared to the 1992-1993 variant of the same engine, while also extending the change interval from 20,000 km to 30,000 km under normal use conditions.
  • The shift from a 20,000 km to a 30,000 km drain interval between the 1992-1993 and 1993-1996 versions of the 2.0 X4 represents a 50 percent increase in the service life expected from each fluid fill, while the 1.8-liter capacity remains unchanged across both periods.

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