Smart fortwo, 453

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Smart fortwo 453 manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,6 liters. Service intervals include normal use. Data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
fortwo Brabus [80 KW], 453.462/362 (2016-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 700.12x JE3 5/1
fortwo (45 kW), 453.341 (2014-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 700.12x JE3 5/1
fortwo (52 kW), 453.342/343/442/443 (2014-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 700.12x JE3 5/1
fortwo (66 kW), 453.344/444/453 (2014-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 700.12x JE3 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Smart fortwo 453 manual transaxle capacity is 2.6 liters across all listed engine variants, from the 45 kW base unit through to the 80 kW Brabus.
  • A 2.6-liter fill for a manual transaxle of this class reflects a combined gearbox and differential housing, where a single fluid volume serves both functions in one integrated unit.
  • The 45 kW variant (453.341) and the 52 kW variant (453.342/343/442/443) share an identical 2.6-liter transaxle capacity despite differing in power output, covering the 2014-2019 model range.
  • The 66 kW variant (453.344/444/453) also carries the same 2.6-liter manual transaxle specification for 2014-2019, indicating a common housing architecture across the standard power range.
  • The Brabus 80 kW variant (453.462/362), spanning 2016-2019, retains the 2.6-liter transaxle capacity despite the elevated output, suggesting the same physical unit is used even in the performance-tuned configuration.
  • All four configurations list normal use conditions, meaning the 2.6-liter capacity figure applies to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or first-change-only scenarios.

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