Renault 9, X42 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault 9, X42 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,25 to 3,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km or 12 months, and fluid changes at 50000 to 60000 km or 36 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
9 1.7 (1984-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
9 1.1 (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,25 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 4/1
9 1.1 (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
9 1.4 (44 kW) (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,25 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 4/1
9 1.4 (44 kW) (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
9 1.4 (53 kW) (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,25 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 4/1
9 1.4 (53 kW) (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 50000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
9 1.6 D (1981-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Renault 9 X42 (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity appears in two distinct values across the specification set: 3.25 liters and 3.4 liters. Both figures are listed under normal use conditions, and both share identical check and change intervals within the same engine variants, indicating the difference reflects alternative transaxle unit fitments rather than a service stage distinction.
  • The 1.1-liter variant carries both the 3.25-liter and 3.4-liter capacity entries across the full 1981-1989 model span, with a fluid check interval of every 10,000 km or 12 months and a change interval of 50,000 km or 36 months under normal use.
  • The 1.4-liter engine is listed in two distinct output ratings: 44 kW and 53 kW. Both power variants share the same dual-capacity entries of 3.25 liters and 3.4 liters, and both follow the 50,000 km or 36-month change interval under normal use, meaning output level does not affect the fluid service schedule.
  • The 9 1.6 D is the sole diesel variant in the specification set and carries only the 3.4-liter capacity figure, with no 3.25-liter alternative listed. Under normal use, the fluid change interval for the 1.6 D is set at 60,000 km or 36 months, which is 10,000 km longer than the change interval assigned to all petrol variants.
  • The 36-month time-based change interval is consistent across all variants regardless of engine type or capacity value. The mileage-based trigger is the differentiating factor, with petrol engines set at 50,000 km and the diesel at 60,000 km.
  • The 1.7-liter variant, introduced in 1984, carries only the 3.4-liter capacity entry with no 3.25-liter alternative. The change interval of 50,000 km or 36 months under normal use aligns with the petrol variants rather than the diesel.
  • The fluid check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months is uniform across all eight specification rows, applying to every engine variant and both capacity values under normal use conditions.

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