Renault 5 (EU)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Renault 5 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 5 liters. Service intervals include 1000 km and 30000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 5 automatic 1400, R1229/R1399 (1981-1984) |
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| 5 automatic 1400, R1229/R1399 (1981-1984) |
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| 5 automatic 1300, R1225 (1976-1981) |
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| 5 automatic 1300, R1225 (1976-1981) |
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Additional Notes
- The Renault 5 (EU) automatic transaxle holds 5 liters when filled from a completely dry state, a figure associated with full overhaul or rebuild scenarios where the unit has been entirely drained and disassembled.
- The service fill capacity of 3 liters applies to routine fluid changes, reflecting the volume that remains trapped in the torque converter and passages during a standard drain procedure.
- Both the 1300 (R1225, 1976-1981) and 1400 (R1229/R1399, 1981-1984) engine variants share identical dry fill and service fill capacities of 5 liters and 3 liters respectively, with no variation between the two configurations.
- Under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid change interval is set at 30,000 km for both the 1300 and 1400 variants.
- An initial service interval of 1,000 km is specified for both the 1300 and 1400 variants, a notably short interval intended to flush out metal particles and debris generated during the break-in period of a new or freshly serviced transmission.
- The initial service change at 1,000 km carries the same 3-liter service fill capacity as the normal 30,000 km interval, indicating the procedure follows the same drain-and-refill method rather than a full dry fill.