Renault 4CV (EU)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
The Renault 4CV (EU) uses brake fluid with capacities of 0.32 liter and 0.6 liter depending on the configuration. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 4CV, R1062 (1955-1961) |
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| 4CV, R1062 (1952-1955) |
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| 4CV, R1060 (1947-1952) |
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Additional Notes
- The Renault 4CV R1060, produced from 1947-1952, carried a brake fluid capacity of 0.6 liter in its hydraulic brake system under normal use conditions.
- The R1062 variant from 1952-1955 shared the same 0.6 liter brake fluid capacity as the earlier R1060, indicating no change in hydraulic system volume between those two configurations.
- The R1062 from 1955-1961 saw a notable reduction in brake fluid capacity, dropping to 0.32 liter — nearly half the volume specified for the 1952-1955 R1062 — reflecting a change in the hydraulic brake system design for that production period.
- All three configurations list normal as the use condition, meaning the stated capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or special-case service scenarios.
- The 0.6 liter figure associated with the 1947-1955 production span is consistent with a full hydraulic system fill, accounting for the master cylinder reservoir, lines, and wheel cylinders across all four corners of the vehicle.
- The reduced 0.32 liter capacity on the 1955-1961 R1062 suggests a more compact or simplified hydraulic circuit, which would require less total fluid volume to prime and maintain the system.