Renault 20/30 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault 20/30 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 3,4 liters. Service intervals include 1000 km and 30000 km. The data covers 18 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1
20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 LS/TS, R1277 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 TX, R1279 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 TX, R1279 (1980-1984)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 5/1
30 TX, R1278 (1979-1984)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
30 TX, R1278 (1979-1984)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1
20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 LS/TS, R1272 (1977-1980)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 5/1
20 L/TL/GTL, R1271 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
20 L/TL/GTL, R1271 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1
30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4/1
30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1
30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
30 TS, R1275 (1975-1981)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All configurations listed for the Renault 20/30 (EU) use a transaxle-mounted manual transmission, meaning the gearbox and final drive share a common fluid reservoir rather than being serviced as separate units.
  • The Renault 20 L/TL/GTL with the R1271 gearbox (1975-1981) has a notably lower transaxle capacity of 2 liters, compared to the 3.2 or 3.4 liter figures specified for all other configurations across the range.
  • Every configuration carries two service intervals: a normal change interval of 30,000 km and an initial service interval of 1,000 km. The 1,000 km initial service is a break-in drain intended to remove metal particles and manufacturing residues that accumulate during the first hours of operation.
  • The 20 LS/TS with the R1272 gearbox (1977-1980) lists two distinct capacity values, 3.2 liters and 3.4 liters, both under the same normal and initial service conditions. The same dual-capacity pattern applies to the R1277 variant of the 20 LS/TS (1980-1984), indicating a variation in fill level depending on the specific assembly or gearbox sub-variant.
  • The 20 TX with the R1279 gearbox (1980-1984) specifies a single capacity of 3.4 liters, with the standard 30,000 km normal interval and the 1,000 km initial service interval.
  • The 30 TS with the R1275 gearbox (1975-1981) also lists both 3.2 and 3.4 liter capacity values, mirroring the dual-capacity structure seen in the R1272 and R1277 gearboxes used in the 20 LS/TS.
  • The 30 TX with the R1278 gearbox (1979-1984) specifies a single 3.4 liter capacity, consistent with the upper capacity figure seen across the higher-specification variants in the range.
  • Across all configurations, the normal fluid change interval is uniformly set at 30,000 km, regardless of gearbox type, model designation, or production year span.

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