Renault Grand Espace III, J66 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

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

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

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

Additional Notes

  • The Renault Grand Espace III J66 automatic transmission fluid specifications cover a transaxle configuration across all listed engine variants, meaning the transmission and drive axle share a common fluid reservoir rather than operating as separate units.
  • The 2.0 16V variant carries a 6-liter fluid capacity for the transaxle, while the 2.9 V6 24V variant requires 8 liters, reflecting the greater volume demands of the larger six-cylinder drivetrain.
  • For the 2.0 16V covering model years 1998-2001, the check interval under normal use conditions is set at 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • The 2.0 16V specification revised for 2001-2002 extends the check interval to 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use, a notably longer schedule compared to the earlier 1998-2001 interval for the same engine.
  • The 2.9 V6 24V for 1998-2001 carries the longest check interval across all listed configurations, set at 60,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, which represents a four-year maximum time threshold.
  • The 2.9 V6 24V specification revised for 2001-2002 shortens the check interval considerably to 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use, aligning with the updated 2.0 16V interval from the same period despite the difference in fluid capacity between the two engines.

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