Renault Espace III, J66 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault Espace III, J66 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 4 to 8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 km/12 months, 20000 km/12 months, 24 months/30000 km, 48 months/60000 km, and a fluid change at 60000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Espace III 2.0 16V, J66 (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: DP0 4/1
Espace III 2.9 V6 24V, J66 (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: ZF 4/1
Espace III 2.0 16V, J66 (1998-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: DP0 4/1
Espace III 2.9 V6 24V, J66 (1998-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: ZF 4/1
Espace III 2.0, J66 (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: AD4 4/1
Espace III 3.0 V6, J66 (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: AD8 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Renault Espace III J66 automatic transmission fluid capacity varies significantly by engine variant, ranging from 4 liters on the 2.0 and 3.0 V6 units to 6 liters on the 2.0 16V transaxle and 8 liters on the 2.9 V6 24V transaxle.
  • The 4-liter capacity on the 2.0 (1996-2000) and 3.0 V6 (1996-1998) variants reflects a service fill figure for a conventional automatic transmission, as opposed to the larger transaxle assemblies found in later configurations.
  • The 2.0 and 3.0 V6 transmission entries are noted as "transmission, automatic," while the 2.0 16V and 2.9 V6 24V entries are noted as "transaxle, automatic," indicating a structural distinction between the gearbox assemblies across these engine variants.
  • The 2.0 (1996-2000) and 3.0 V6 (1996-1998) variants carry both a check interval of 15000 km or 12 months and a fluid change interval of 60000 km, making them the only configurations in the lineup with a defined drain-and-refill schedule.
  • The 2.0 16V transaxle specification changed between model year groupings: the 1998-2001 version carries a check interval of 20000 km or 12 months, while the 2001-2002 version shifts to 30000 km or 24 months, despite both retaining the same 6-liter capacity.
  • The 2.9 V6 24V transaxle for 1998-2001 carries the longest check interval in the lineup at 60000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, which is notably extended compared to all other variants in the same generation.
  • For the 2001-2002 model year grouping, both the 2.0 16V and 2.9 V6 24V transaxle variants share an identical check interval of 30000 km or 24 months, despite a 2-liter difference in fluid capacity between the two.

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