Renault Espace II, J63 (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Renault Espace II, J63 (EU) requires brake fluid with a capacity range of 0,7 to 0,75 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 10000 km or 12 months and changes every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Espace II 2.85 V6i, J63 (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Espace II 2.0, J63 (1991-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Espace II 2.1 dT, J63 (1991-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Espace II 2.2i, J63 (1991-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Espace II 2.2i Quadra, J63 (1991-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Espace II 2.85 V6i, J63 (1991-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Renault Espace II J63 brake fluid capacity of 0.7 liter applies uniformly across the 2.0, 2.1 dT, 2.2i, and 2.2i Quadra variants for the 1991-1996 period, reflecting the total fluid volume held within the hydraulic brake system reservoir and lines under a standard service fill condition.
  • The 2.85 V6i variant carries a slightly higher brake fluid capacity of 0.75 liter across both the 1991-1993 and 1993-1996 model year spans, a difference of 0.05 liter compared to the four-cylinder and diesel configurations in the same generation.
  • Brake fluid capacity figures represent the amount of fluid the hydraulic system holds during normal service, not a full system overhaul volume, which would typically be higher due to complete line purging.
  • All six configurations share an identical check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. Brake fluid checks at this frequency are standard practice for monitoring fluid level and contamination without a full replacement.
  • The change interval across all Espace II J63 variants is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point, so time-based intervals are common alongside distance-based ones.
  • The 2.2i Quadra, an all-wheel-drive variant, shares the same 0.7 liter capacity and identical service intervals as the standard 2.2i, indicating no additional brake fluid volume requirement attributable to the Quadra drivetrain configuration.
  • The 2.1 dT is the sole diesel engine in the Espace II J63 lineup represented here, yet the hydraulic brake system capacity and service schedule are identical to those of the petrol variants, reflecting that brake system sizing in the J63 was not differentiated by engine type.

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