Renault 12 (EU)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Renault 12 (EU) requires Brake fluid with a capacity range of 0.5 to 0.7 liters. Service intervals occur every 30000 km or 24 months. The data covers 4 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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| 12 1.6 (1969-1980) |
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| 12 1.6 Gordini (1969-1980) |
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Additional Notes
- The Renault 12 (EU) brake fluid specification applies to the hydraulic brake system across all listed configurations, covering the 1969-1980 model years.
- No fixed volume figure is stated for any configuration. The fill level is expressed as a range between the reservoir minimum and maximum marks, which is standard practice for hydraulic brake fluid reservoirs where the level drops gradually as brake pads wear.
- All four configurations share an identical service interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
- The 24-month time limit exists because brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time, which lowers its boiling point regardless of distance driven.
- The 1.3 L, TL variants with engine codes 1170 and 1330 follow the same brake fluid interval as the higher-specification 1.3 TS variants with codes 1177 and 1337, despite the TS designation typically indicating a sportier tune.
- The 1.6 Gordini, which represents the performance-oriented variant of the Renault 12 (EU) lineup, carries no differentiated brake fluid change interval compared to the standard 1.6, both specifying 30,000 km or 24 months under normal conditions.