Renault 20/30 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Renault 20/30 (EU) differential fluid capacity is 1,6 liters. Service intervals include 1000 km and 30000 km. The data covers 12 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 20 TX, R1279 (1980-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 20 TX, R1279 (1980-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 30 TX, R1278 (1979-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 30 TX, R1278 (1979-1984)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 20 L/TL/GTL, R1271 (1975-1981)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 20 L/TL/GTL, R1271 (1975-1981)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • 30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • 30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km

Additional Notes

  • All differential fluid specifications listed here apply exclusively to units paired with automatic transmissions. The "from automatic" note indicates the differential is integrated with or fed from the automatic gearbox assembly, which is a common front-wheel-drive layout where the differential shares or receives fluid from the transmission.
  • Every configuration across the Renault 20/30 (EU) range carries a uniform differential fluid capacity of 1.6 liters. A consistent capacity across all listed variants points to a shared or closely related differential unit used throughout the model family.
  • The initial service interval is set at 1,000 km for all listed configurations. An early fluid change at such a low mileage is standard practice for new or rebuilt differentials, as metal particles shed during the break-in period contaminate the fluid quickly and require removal before normal service intervals begin.
  • Following the initial 1,000 km change, the normal service interval for all configurations is 30,000 km. This applies uniformly to the 20 L/TL/GTL (R1271), 20 LS/TS (R1272 and R1277), 20 TX (R1279), 30 TS (R1275), and 30 TX (R1278).
  • The Renault 20 LS/TS variant spans two distinct gearbox codes across the production years. The R1272 covers 1977-1980, while the R1277 takes over from 1980-1984, yet both share identical differential fluid capacity and service interval specifications.
  • The 30 TX (R1278) production began in 1979, making it a later addition compared to the 30 TS (R1275), which started in 1975. Despite the different introduction years, both carry the same 1.6-liter capacity and the same two-stage service schedule.
  • The 20 TX (R1279) and 20 LS/TS (R1277) share the same 1980-1984 production window, representing the later generation of the Renault 20 lineup. Both retain the same differential fluid specifications as the earlier R1271 and R1272 variants.

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