Rover 45

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Rover 45 uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,35 liter. Service intervals include 20000 km/ 12 months and 25000 km/ 12 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
45 1.4 16V (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 25000 km/ 12 months
45 1.6 16V (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 25000 km/ 12 months
45 1.8 16V (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 25000 km/ 12 months
45 2.0 TD (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
45 2.0 V6 24V (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 25000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • Across the Rover 45 range covering 1999-2005, the power steering fluid capacity is 0.35 liter for every available engine variant, from the 1.4 16V through to the 2.0 V6 24V.
  • A capacity figure of 0.35 liter represents a relatively small reservoir volume, consistent with a top-up or service check quantity rather than a full system overhaul fill.
  • The 1.4 16V, 1.6 16V, 1.8 16V, and 2.0 V6 24V petrol engines all share an identical check interval of 25,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The 2.0 TD diesel variant carries a shorter check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, compared to the 25,000 km interval specified for the petrol engines.
  • The 12-month time-based element of the check interval applies uniformly across all five engine variants, meaning a calendar year serves as an independent trigger regardless of distance accumulated.
  • The difference in distance-based intervals between the diesel and petrol variants — 20,000 km versus 25,000 km — means the 2.0 TD requires more frequent fluid condition checks over equivalent mileage accumulation.

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