Sunbeam Alpine

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Sunbeam Alpine manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1,3 to 2,6 liters. Service intervals include 9000 km, 9600 km, and 10000 km. The data covers 11 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Alpine Series V (1965-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • Alpine Series V (1965-1968)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Alpine Series IV (1964-1965)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 9000 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • Alpine Series IV (1964-1965)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 9000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Alpine Series III (1963-1964)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • Alpine Series III (1963-1964)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Alpine Series II (1960-1963)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • Alpine Series II (1960-1963)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Alpine Series I (1959-1960)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Change 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
  • Alpine Series I (1959-1960)
  • With overdrive
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1
Alpine (1953-1955)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Change 9600 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Sunbeam Alpine (1953-1955) carries a 1.3-liter manual transmission fluid capacity, the smallest figure across all Alpine generations, reflecting the earlier and mechanically simpler gearbox fitted to that version.
  • From the Series I through Series IV, the standard manual transmission capacity holds at 1.5 liters, while the Series V raises that figure to 1.9 liters, indicating a larger or revised gearbox unit introduced with that generation.
  • Overdrive-equipped variants consistently require significantly more fluid than their standard counterparts. The Series I, II, III, and IV with overdrive specify 2.3 liters versus 1.5 liters for the base transmission, a difference of 0.8 liters attributable to the additional overdrive unit sharing the same fluid supply.
  • The Series V with overdrive carries a 2.6-liter capacity, the highest figure in the entire Alpine manual transmission range. Compared to the 2.3-liter overdrive capacity of earlier series, the increase aligns with the larger base transmission introduced in that generation.
  • All specifications are listed under normal use conditions, meaning the stated change intervals apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or demanding duty cycles.
  • The change interval for the 1953-1955 Alpine and the Series I and Series II is 9,600 km. Series III raises the interval slightly to 10,000 km, while Series IV reduces it to 9,000 km, the shortest interval across all Alpine generations.
  • Series V returns to a 10,000 km change interval for both the standard and overdrive configurations, matching the interval specified for Series III.
  • The overdrive and non-overdrive variants within each series share identical change intervals, meaning the added fluid volume of the overdrive unit does not alter the service frequency relative to the standard transmission in any generation.

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