Subaru 360 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Subaru 360 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,6 liters. Service intervals include 1000 km, 3000 km, and 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
360, K111D(L)/K142(L) (1958-1970)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
360, K111D(L)/K142(L) (1958-1970)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1
360, K111D(L)/K142(L) (1958-1970)
  • Use: Second change only
  • Capacity 1,6 liter
  • Change 3000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Subaru 360 (EU) manual transaxle holds 1.6 liters of fluid across all three service conditions listed for the K111D(L)/K142(L) engine configurations covering 1958-1970.
  • A 1.6-liter capacity in a transaxle of this era reflects a combined gearbox and differential housing, where a single fluid fill lubricates both the transmission gears and the final drive assembly simultaneously.
  • The normal service interval is set at 10,000 km, representing the standard recurring drain-and-fill cycle under typical operating conditions.
  • An initial service interval of 1,000 km is specified separately, which is considerably shorter than the normal interval. Early fluid changes at low mileage are associated with flushing out metal particles generated during the break-in period of new gear surfaces.
  • A second change interval of 3,000 km is also listed as a distinct service event, positioned between the initial 1,000 km change and the recurring 10,000 km normal interval, suggesting a stepped break-in service sequence rather than an immediate transition to the standard schedule.