Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I automatic transmission fluid capacity is 13,6 liters. Service intervals include checking at 10000 km and changing at 20000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Silver Shadow I, > SRH 6001 (1969-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 20000 km
Silver Shadow I, < SRH 6001 (1965-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 13,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 20000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I carries an automatic transmission fluid capacity of 13.6 liters across both production variants, which is consistent with a full system fill including the torque converter and transmission pan rather than a drain-and-fill service quantity alone.
  • The pre-SRH 6001 variant, covering 1965-1969, and the post-SRH 6001 variant, covering 1969-1977, share identical capacity, check interval, and change interval specifications despite being distinguished by chassis number.
  • The SRH 6001 chassis number serves as the dividing point between the two specification rows, indicating a production-based classification rather than a calendar year boundary, even though both rows carry the same numerical values.
  • A fluid check interval of 10,000 km applies to both variants under normal use conditions, placing routine inspection at half the frequency of a full fluid change.
  • The change interval of 20,000 km under normal use conditions applies equally to both the pre- and post-SRH 6001 configurations, meaning neither variant carries a more or less demanding service schedule than the other.

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