Toyota Starlet, P
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Toyota Starlet, P automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,3 to 5,3 liters. Service intervals include checks every 15000 km or 12 months and changes every 45000 km or 36 months. 1 configuration is covered.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Starlet 1.3, KP6 (1981-1984) |
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Additional Notes
- The dry fill capacity for the Toyota Starlet P, specifically the 1.3 KP6 variant, is 5.3 liters. A dry fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely empty transmission, such as after a full overhaul or replacement.
- The service fill capacity is 2.3 liters for the 1.3 KP6. A service fill reflects only the fluid that drains during a standard fluid change, leaving residual fluid in the torque converter and passages, which is why the figure is considerably lower than the dry fill.
- The difference between the 5.3-liter dry fill and the 2.3-liter service fill means roughly 3.0 liters of fluid remains in the transmission during a routine service. Overfilling to the dry fill volume during a standard service would result in excess fluid in the system.
- Under normal use conditions, the automatic transmission fluid check interval for the 1.3 KP6 is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
- The fluid change interval under normal use is 45,000 km or 36 months. At three times the length of the check interval, the schedule allows for multiple fluid level inspections between full drain-and-fill services.