Rover 400

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Rover 400 uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 2,2 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
416 Sli automatic (1995-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
416 GSi 16V (1990-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
416 GTi 16V (1990-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Rover 400 416 GSi 16V and 416 GTi 16V, both covering the 1990-1993 period, share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 2.2 liters, indicating a service fill specification rather than a full overhaul or dry fill volume.
  • The 416 Sli automatic from 1995-1999 carries a higher transaxle fluid capacity of 2.7 liters, representing a 0.5-liter increase over the earlier 1990-1993 variants.
  • Across all three configurations, the fluid check interval is set at 20,000 km under normal use conditions, establishing a consistent monitoring frequency regardless of the capacity difference between model generations.
  • The change interval for all three variants is 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold is reached first would trigger a fluid replacement.
  • The time-based component of the change interval, 24 months, applies alongside the distance-based 40,000 km figure, which is relevant for vehicles accumulating lower annual mileage where calendar time may be reached before the odometer threshold.
  • All three rows are specified as transaxle, automatic configurations, meaning the fluid capacity figures relate to a combined transmission and differential assembly rather than a standalone gearbox.

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