Samsung SM5, L43

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Samsung SM5, L43 uses brake fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km/12 months and changes at 120000 km/48 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • SM5 1.5 dCi (2011-2018)
  • ABS
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 120000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Samsung SM5 L43 1.5 dCi brake fluid capacity is expressed as a range between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir, rather than a fixed volume, which is characteristic of a service fill specification where the existing fluid is retained and only topped up to the correct level.
  • Under normal use conditions, the brake fluid check interval for the SM5 L43 1.5 dCi is set at 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first across the 2011-2018 model years.
  • The change interval for brake fluid on the SM5 L43 1.5 dCi is 120,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, placing a full fluid replacement on a four-year or high-mileage cycle.
  • The 48-month change interval reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture over time and lowers its boiling point, making periodic replacement necessary regardless of visible contamination.
  • The specification covers the hydraulic brake system including ABS, meaning the fluid capacity and interval data apply to the entire brake circuit rather than a conventional non-ABS system alone.

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