Tatra T87

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Tatra T87 manual transmission fluid capacity is 4,5 liters. Service intervals include changes at 5000 hours and 15000 hours. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
T87 (1937-1950)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 15000 hours
  • Code: 4/1
T87 (1937-1950)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • Change 5000 hours
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Tatra T87 (1937-1950) uses a transaxle layout, meaning the manual transmission and drive axle share a single integrated housing filled from one common fluid reservoir.
  • The transaxle fluid capacity is 4.5 liters, a figure that applies equally to both the normal service interval and the initial service interval, indicating a full fill volume rather than a partial top-up quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the fluid change interval is specified at 15,000 hours, a measurement expressed in operating hours rather than distance, which was a common practice for vehicles of the era intended for long-duration or varied-terrain use.
  • The initial service interval is set at 5,000 hours, one-third of the normal interval, reflecting the standard practice of an earlier first change to remove metal particles and contaminants generated during the mechanical break-in period of new or rebuilt components.