Spyker Cars C8 SWB

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Spyker Cars C8 SWB requires 0,9 liter of brake fluid. Service intervals include checks every 10000 km or 12 months and fluid changes every 20000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
C8 Aileron (2009-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
C8 Laviolette (2006-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
C8 Spyder (2006-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • All three C8 SWB variants share a brake fluid capacity of 0.9 liter, a figure that reflects a service fill volume for a hydraulic system rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • The C8 Aileron covers the 2009-2017 model years and routes brake fluid exclusively through a hydraulic brake system, whereas the C8 Laviolette and C8 Spyder, both spanning 2006-2009, extend the same hydraulic circuit to serve the clutch as well.
  • The shared check interval across all three variants is 10,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval is set at 20,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning the replacement cycle is exactly double the inspection cycle in both distance and time terms.
  • The Spyker Cars C8 SWB brake fluid capacity of 0.9 liter is consistent across the Aileron, Laviolette, and Spyder configurations despite the Laviolette and Spyder carrying a larger hydraulic circuit that also serves clutch actuation.
  • A 12-month check interval on brake fluid is consistent with the hygroscopic nature of glycol-based brake fluids, which absorb moisture from the atmosphere over time and lower the fluid's boiling point regardless of mileage accumulation.
  • The 24-month change interval aligns with common industry practice for brake fluid, where moisture absorption over two years is generally considered sufficient to warrant full replacement to maintain hydraulic performance.

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