Saturn S series (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Saturn S series (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 3,6 liters. The service interval for fluid changes is 83000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sports Wagon (SW1) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sports Wagon (SW2) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sports Coupe (SC1) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sports Coupe (SC2) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sports Sedan (SL/SL1) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Sports Sedan (SL2) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,6 liter
  • Change 83000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • All six body styles in the Saturn S Series — the SC1, SC2, SL/SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2 — share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 3.6 liters, indicating a consistent transmission unit across the lineup regardless of body style or trim level.
  • A capacity of 3.6 liters is characteristic of a service fill, meaning the fluid volume required for a drain-and-refill procedure rather than a complete overhaul or dry fill, which would typically require a larger quantity to account for fluid retained in the torque converter and passages.
  • The 83,000 km change interval applies specifically under severe use conditions across all listed configurations, reflecting a more demanding service schedule than a normal-use interval would represent.
  • The Sports Coupe variants, SC1 and SC2, cover the full 1990-2002 span with the same 3.6-liter capacity and 83,000 km severe-use interval, despite the SC1 and SC2 differing in engine output — the SC1 carrying a single overhead cam engine and the SC2 a dual overhead cam unit.
  • The Sports Wagon body styles, SW1 and SW2, share the same transaxle fluid specifications as the coupe and sedan variants but entered the lineup later, with specifications listed from 1993 onward rather than 1990.
  • The SL and SL1 are grouped together as a single configuration entry spanning 1990-2002, reflecting a trim relationship where both designations share the same transaxle fluid capacity and service interval under severe conditions.

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