Toyota Publica / 1000 , P

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Publica / 1000 , P manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 0,9 to 1,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 9000 km or 10000 km/6 months and changes at 18000 km, 30000 km/24 months, or 40000 km/24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Publica / 1000 , KP30/36 (1972-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Publica / 1000 , KP30/36 (1968-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1
Publica 700, P1 (1961-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 9000 km
  • Change 18000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota Publica / 1000 KP30/36 manual transmission holds 1.7 liters of fluid, while the earlier Publica 700 P1 requires only 0.9 liters, reflecting the smaller drivetrain scale of the 700 series.
  • The KP30/36 from 1968-1972 carries a fluid change interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, which was revised upward to 40,000 km for the 1972-1978 variant while retaining the same 24-month time limit.
  • Both KP30/36 generations share a fluid check interval of 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use, indicating a consistent monitoring schedule across the two production periods despite the differing change intervals.
  • The Publica 700 P1 (1961-1966) has a check interval of 9,000 km with no time-based alternative stated, and a change interval of 18,000 km with no time-based alternative, a notably shorter service cycle compared to the later KP30/36 specifications.
  • The 0.9-liter capacity of the Publica 700 P1 manual transmission is consistent with a compact, lightweight gearbox design typical of small-displacement economy vehicles from the early 1960s.
  • Across all three row specifications, the use condition is listed as normal, meaning none of the intervals or capacities are adjusted for severe-duty operation in the data provided.

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