Renault 4CV (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault 4CV (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1 liter. Service intervals include checking at 1000 km and 2000 km, and changing at 2000 km, 5000 km, and 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
4CV, R1062 (1955-1961)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 1000 km
  • Change 5000 km
  • Code: 289-02 3/1
4CV, R1062 (1952-1955)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 2000 km
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 3/1
4CV, R1060 (1947-1952)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 1000 km
  • Change 2000 km
  • Code: 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Renault 4CV (EU) transaxle holds 1 liter of manual transmission fluid across all three configurations spanning 1947-1961, meaning the gearbox and final drive share a single fluid sump rather than separate reservoirs.
  • The R1060 variant from 1947-1952 carried a change interval of just 2000 km under normal use conditions, which is notably short and reflects early postwar lubrication technology and tighter manufacturing tolerances of the era.
  • The R1062 from 1952-1955 saw a dramatic extension of the change interval to 10000 km under normal use, a fivefold increase over the preceding R1060 specification, while retaining the same 1-liter capacity.
  • The check interval for the R1062 from 1952-1955 was set at 2000 km under normal use, meaning fluid level inspections were scheduled at one-fifth the frequency of the change interval for that configuration.
  • The R1062 from 1955-1961 revised the change interval downward to 5000 km under normal use, halving the 10000 km interval of the 1952-1955 specification despite sharing the same model designation and 1-liter capacity.
  • The check interval for the 1955-1961 R1062 returned to 1000 km under normal use, matching the R1060 check frequency from 1947-1952 and tightening inspection cadence relative to the 1952-1955 R1062 specification.
  • Because all three configurations are noted as transaxle units, the 1-liter service fill applies to a combined transmission and axle assembly, so a fluid service affects both drivetrain functions simultaneously.

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