Renault 12 (EU)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Renault 12 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 5 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 15000 km or 12 months and changes every 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 12 1.3 L, TL, 1170, 1330 (1969-1980) |
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| 12 1.3 TS, 1177, 1337 (1969-1980) |
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Additional Notes
- The Renault 12 automatic transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 5 liters, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when the unit is completely empty, such as after a full rebuild or replacement.
- Service fill capacity for the automatic transaxle is listed at 2 to 2.5 liters, representing the partial volume exchanged during a routine drain and refill rather than a complete overhaul procedure.
- The gap between the 5-liter dry fill and the 2 to 2.5-liter service fill indicates that a significant portion of fluid remains trapped in the torque converter and valve body during a standard service, which is typical of automatic transmission designs.
- Under normal use conditions, the fluid check interval for both the 1.3 L/TL and 1.3 TS transaxle variants is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
- The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is 30,000 km or 24 months, placing the change cycle at exactly twice the length of the check interval across both engine variants covered in the specifications.
- Both the 1.3 L/TL (engine codes 1170, 1330) and the 1.3 TS (engine codes 1177, 1337) share identical capacity and interval figures, meaning no differentiation in automatic transmission fluid servicing exists between the two variants for the 1969-1980 period.