Reliant Scimitar, SE/SS

Clutch fluid capacity & service interval

Reliant Scimitar, SE/SS models utilize clutch fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include a 3 month check and changes at 36000 km, 18 months, or 6 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Scimitar GTE 2.8, SE6b (1980-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 3 months
  • Change 36000 km/ 18 months/ 6 months
Scimitar GTE 3.0, SE6/6a (1975-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 3 months
  • Change 36000 km/ 18 months/ 6 months
Scimitar GTE 3.0, SE5a (1972-1975)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 3 months
  • Change 36000 km/ 18 months/ 6 months
Scimitar GTE 3.0, SE5 (1968-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 3 months
  • Change 36000 km/ 18 months/ 6 months
Scimitar GT 2.5, SE4a/b (1967-1970)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
Scimitar GT 3.0, SE4c (1966-1970)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.

Additional Notes

  • All Reliant Scimitar SE/SS variants listed across the 1966-1986 production span use a hydraulic clutch system, meaning clutch actuation is fluid-operated rather than cable-driven, and the reservoir level must be maintained within the marked minimum and maximum range.
  • The Scimitar GT 2.5 SE4a/b (1967-1970) and the Scimitar GT 3.0 SE4c (1966-1970) carry only a reservoir level specification, with no check or change interval listed for either variant.
  • The Scimitar GTE 3.0 SE5 (1968-1972), SE5a (1972-1975), and SE6/SE6a (1975-1980) all share identical service intervals: a level check every 3 months and a full fluid change at 36,000 km, 18 months, or 6 months, whichever comes first.
  • The Scimitar GTE 2.8 SE6b (1980-1986) carries the same check and change intervals as the earlier GTE 3.0 variants, despite the engine displacement difference between the SE6b and the SE5/SE5a/SE6/SE6a models.
  • The 6-month change interval listed alongside the 18-month interval for the GTE variants reflects a shorter threshold that applies under more demanding operating conditions, giving two time-based limits within the same normal-use classification.
  • A 36,000 km change interval for clutch fluid is relatively short by modern standards, consistent with older hydraulic system designs where fluid degradation and moisture absorption were managed through more frequent replacement cycles.

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