Santana Samurai

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Santana Samurai transfer case fluid capacity is 0,8 liter. Service intervals include checking every 10000 km or 6 months and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Samurai 1.3 (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Samurai 1.3 (1988-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Santana Samurai 1.3 transfer case holds 0.8 liters of fluid, a relatively small capacity consistent with compact transfer boxes found in light 4x4 vehicles of the era.
  • Both the 1988-1991 and 1991-1995 variants of the Samurai 1.3 share an identical 0.8-liter transfer case capacity, indicating no mechanical revision to the transfer box volume across the two production periods.
  • The fluid check interval is set at 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, reflecting a relatively frequent monitoring schedule for a component of this type.
  • The fluid change interval is specified at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning the time-based threshold of 24 months may trigger a change before the distance figure is reached in low-mileage applications.
  • The 40,000 km change interval applies to both the 1988-1991 and 1991-1995 Samurai 1.3 configurations without variation, pointing to a consistent service requirement across the full 1988-1995 model span covered by the specifications.

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