Talbot Matra Murena
Coolant capacity & service interval
Talbot Matra Murena coolant capacity ranges from 10,5 to 11,5 liters. Service intervals occur every 7500 km or 6 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Murena 1.6 (1980-1983) |
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| Murena 2.2 (1980-1983) |
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Additional Notes
- The Talbot Matra Murena's cooling system capacity differs between engine variants, with the 1.6 producing a 10.5-liter fill and the 2.2 requiring 11.5 liters, a difference of one full liter between the two configurations.
- A 10.5-liter coolant capacity in the 1.6 reflects a moderately sized closed-loop cooling circuit, typical of four-cylinder engines in mid-engined layouts where routing length adds to total system volume.
- The 2.2's 11.5-liter capacity indicates a larger displacement engine generating more heat, which generally corresponds to a greater volume of coolant needed to maintain stable operating temperatures throughout the circuit.
- Both the 1.6 and 2.2 share an identical check interval of every 7,500 km or six months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
- A combined distance-and-time interval of 7,500 km or six months means that low-mileage use does not extend the service window beyond half a year, keeping coolant condition within a defined maintenance cycle regardless of how frequently the vehicle is driven.