Renault 19, X53 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault 19, X53 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 2 to 4 liters. Service intervals occur every 50000 km or 36 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
19 1.8, X53 (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: AD4 4/1
19 1.4 (44 kW), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: MB1 3/1
19 1.4 (59 kW), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: MB1 3/1
19 1.7 (F2N), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: MB3 3/1
19 1.7 (F2N), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: AD4 4/1
19 1.7 (F3N), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: MB3 3/1
19 1.7 (F3N), X53 (1988-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: AD4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Renault 19 X53 1.4 variants, covering both the 44 kW and 59 kW outputs from 1988-1995, share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 2 liters, indicating a service fill volume rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • The 1.7 F2N engine from 1988-1995 carries a notably higher capacity of 4 liters across both the transaxle and transmission configurations, which is double the figure seen in the 1.4 variants and points to a larger fluid sump or a more complex automatic unit.
  • The 1.7 F3N engine from 1988-1995 shows a split between two automatic fluid capacities depending on the unit type: the transaxle holds 2 liters while the separate transmission holds 3.5 liters, reflecting a meaningful mechanical distinction between the two assemblies.
  • The 1.8 variant from 1993-1996 specifies a transmission capacity of 3.5 liters under normal use conditions, aligning with the F3N transmission figure rather than the larger F2N value.
  • All rows across the Renault 19 X53 lineup share a uniform service interval of 50,000 km or 36 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, with no variation tied to engine size or fluid capacity.
  • The presence of both transaxle and transmission entries for the 1.7 F2N and F3N engines suggests two distinct automatic drivetrain configurations were available within the same engine family, each requiring separate fluid service attention.
  • The 4-liter capacity recorded for the 1.7 F2N transmission is the largest single automatic fluid volume in the entire X53 specification set, standing apart from all other entries by a margin of at least 0.5 liters.

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