Simca Matra Bagheera

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Simca Matra Bagheera manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,1 liters. Service intervals include checking at 5000 km and changing at 20000 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 1,1 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Bagheera X (1978-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Bagheera S (1976-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Bagheera (1973-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,1 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Simca Matra Bagheera uses a transaxle layout for the manual transmission, meaning the gearbox and final drive share a single combined housing filled from one fluid reservoir.
  • A capacity of 1.1 liters applies to the transaxle across all four listed configurations, covering the Bagheera (1973-1978), Bagheera (1978-1980), Bagheera S (1976-1980), and Bagheera X (1978-1980).
  • The 1.1-liter figure represents a service fill volume, which is the quantity needed when refilling a drained but otherwise intact transaxle under normal workshop conditions.
  • A fluid level check interval of 5,000 km is specified under normal use conditions for all listed configurations, indicating a relatively frequent inspection cycle relative to the change interval.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 20,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning a full drain and refill of the 1.1-liter transaxle is due at that mileage point.
  • The ratio of the check interval to the change interval is 1:4, so four level checks fall within each full service cycle across all listed variants.
  • No variation in capacity, check interval, or change interval exists between the Bagheera (1973-1978) and Bagheera (1978-1980) configurations, despite the model year boundary separating the two entries.
  • The Bagheera S (1976-1980) and Bagheera X (1978-1980) share identical transaxle fluid specifications with the base Bagheera variants, indicating no differentiation in fluid service requirements across trim levels.

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