Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 11,36 liters. Service intervals occur every 32000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Silver Wraith, ELW-64 -> (1955-1959)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,36 liter
  • Change 32000 km
Silver Wraith, ELW1 -> ELW-63 (1954-1955)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,36 liter
  • Change 32000 km
Silver Wraith, WOF-1 -> DLW-172 (1951-1954)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,36 liter
  • Change 32000 km

Additional Notes

  • All three chassis series of the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith share an identical automatic transmission fluid capacity of 11.36 liters, spanning the full 1951-1959 production range covered by the specifications.
  • An 11.36-liter figure is consistent with a total system fill, which typically accounts for fluid held within the torque converter, valve body, and transmission pan together, rather than a simple pan-drain service quantity.
  • The WOF-1 through DLW-172 series, covering 1951-1954, carries the same 11.36-liter capacity as the later ELW chassis, indicating a consistent transmission unit across the generational chassis transitions.
  • The ELW1 through ELW-63 series of 1954-1955 represents a transitional chassis range, yet the automatic transmission fluid capacity and change interval remain unchanged at 11.36 liters and 32,000 km respectively.
  • The ELW-64 series beginning in 1955 continues the established 32,000 km service interval under normal use conditions, aligning with mid-century manufacturer recommendations for automatic transmission fluid changes on luxury vehicles of the era.
  • A 32,000 km change interval, equivalent to approximately 20,000 miles, was a relatively conservative service schedule by mid-twentieth century standards, reflecting the maintenance expectations associated with high-specification automatic transmissions of the period.
  • All specifications across the 1951-1959 Silver Wraith automatic transmission entries are designated for normal use conditions, with no variation in interval or capacity recorded for any alternative service condition.

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