Saturn S series (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Saturn S series (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,5 liters. Service intervals include normal use. 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: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Sports Wagon (SW2) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Sports Coupe (SC1) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Sports Coupe (SC2) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Sports Sedan (SL/SL1) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1
Sports Sedan (SL2) (1990-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All six body style and trim variants of the Saturn S Series carry an identical manual transaxle fluid capacity of 2.5 liters, indicating a shared transmission unit across the SC1, SC2, SL/SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2 configurations.
  • The 2.5-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, which is the amount of fluid required when refilling a transaxle during routine maintenance rather than a complete overhaul or dry-fill procedure.
  • The Saturn S Series coupe and sedan variants span the full 1990-2002 model year range, while the SW1 and SW2 wagon variants enter the specifications at 1993, reflecting a later introduction of the wagon body style to the lineup.
  • All capacity values listed apply under normal use conditions, meaning the 2.5-liter fill quantity is associated with standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or first-change-only service scenarios.
  • The consistent 2.5-liter capacity across both the base trim levels (SC1, SL/SL1, SW1) and the higher trim levels (SC2, SL2, SW2) indicates that trim designation did not influence the manual transaxle specification within the S Series platform.

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