Samsung SM5, L43

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Samsung SM5, L43 manual transmission fluid specifications cover normal use with a capacity range of 2 to 2.4 liters. The data includes five different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
SM5 1.5 dCi (2011-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: TL4 6/1
SM5 1.5 dCi DPF (2011-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: TL4 6/1
SM5 2.0 16V (2011-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: TL4 6/1
SM5 2.0 dCi (2011-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Code: PK4 6/1
SM5 2.0 dCi DPF (2011-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Code: PK4 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Samsung SM5 L43 manual transaxle fluid capacity is 2 liters across the 1.5 dCi, 1.5 dCi DPF, and 2.0 16V engine variants for the 2011-2018 period.
  • The 2.0 dCi and 2.0 dCi DPF variants carry a higher transaxle fluid capacity of 2.4 liters, which is 0.4 liters more than the other engine configurations in the same lineup.
  • A transaxle is a combined transmission and axle assembly, meaning the 2-liter and 2.4-liter figures represent the total fluid volume for that integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • All five configurations list normal as the use condition, meaning the stated capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or heavy-duty service cycles.
  • The capacity difference between the 1.5 dCi and 2.0 dCi variants suggests the larger diesel engine is paired with a physically larger transaxle unit requiring additional fluid volume to maintain proper lubrication.
  • Both DPF-equipped variants, the 1.5 dCi DPF and 2.0 dCi DPF, share identical transaxle fluid capacities with their non-DPF counterparts, indicating the diesel particulate filter does not influence the transmission fluid specification.

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