Skoda 1000/1100MB

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Skoda 1000/1100MB requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,25 liter. Service intervals consist of a check every 20000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
1100MB, 715 (1968-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km
1100MBX Coupé, 723 (1968-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km
1000MB, 721 (1966-1969)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km
1000MBG, 710 (1966-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km
1000MBX Coupé, 990T (1966-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km
1000MB, 990 (1964-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 20000 km

Additional Notes

  • All six configurations across the Skoda 1000/1100MB range share a uniform steering box fluid capacity of 0.25 liter, a small volume consistent with a recirculating ball or worm-type steering box rather than a rack-and-pinion or hydraulic power steering system.
  • The 20,000 km check interval applies to normal use conditions across every listed variant, from the earliest 1000MB 990 (1964-1966) through to the final 1100MBX Coupé 723 (1968-1969).
  • The specification is noted as a check rather than a fluid change, meaning the 20,000 km figure represents an inspection interval to verify fluid level and condition rather than a scheduled drain-and-refill service.
  • The 1000MB range covers two distinct engine designations, the 990 (1964-1966) and the 721 (1966-1969), yet both share the identical 0.25 liter steering box capacity and 20,000 km check interval under normal use.
  • The coupe variants, the 1000MBX Coupé 990T (1966-1968) and the 1100MBX Coupé 723 (1968-1969), carry the same steering box specifications as their sedan counterparts despite differing body structures.
  • The transition from the 1000MB to the 1100MB series, represented by the 715 (1968-1969) and 723 (1968-1969), brought no change to steering box fluid capacity or service interval, indicating a shared or closely related steering assembly across the displacement upgrade.

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