Simca Matra Bagheera

Coolant capacity & service interval

Simca Matra Bagheera coolant capacity is 10,5 liters. Service intervals include checking every 5000 km and changing every 50000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Bagheera (1978-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
Bagheera X (1978-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
Bagheera S (1976-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
Bagheera (1973-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,5 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Simca Matra Bagheera cooling system holds 10.5 liters across all variants covered in the specifications, including the base Bagheera, the Bagheera S, and the Bagheera X.
  • A 10.5-liter coolant capacity is relatively substantial for a mid-engine sports car of the 1970s, reflecting the demands of the liquid-cooled Simca engine mounted in the rear of the vehicle.
  • The coolant check interval is set at 5,000 km under normal use conditions for all listed variants, indicating a relatively frequent inspection schedule relative to the change interval.
  • The coolant change interval is 50,000 km under normal use conditions, applying uniformly to the 1973-1978 Bagheera, the 1978-1980 Bagheera, the Bagheera S (1976-1980), and the Bagheera X (1978-1980).
  • The ratio between the check interval (5,000 km) and the change interval (50,000 km) is exactly 1:10, meaning the cooling system is inspected ten times before a full fluid change is due.
  • No variation in cooling system capacity or service intervals exists across the four listed configurations, despite the Bagheera S and Bagheera X representing distinct trim levels within the model range.
  • The Bagheera S (1976-1980) and Bagheera X (1978-1980) share identical coolant specifications with the base model, suggesting the trim differentiation between these variants did not extend to cooling system requirements.

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