Toyota Trueno, E

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Trueno, E differential fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1.2 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 km or 6 months and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Trueno 1600 GT (79 kW), TE47 (1976-1979)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Trueno 1600 LT (53 kW), TE47 (1976-1979)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Trueno 1600 ST (62 kW), TE47 (1976-1979)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota Trueno E rear differential fluid capacity varies by trim level, with the 1600 GT (79 kW) requiring 1.2 liters compared to the 1 liter specified for both the 1600 LT (53 kW) and 1600 ST (62 kW), all on the TE47 platform across 1976-1979.
  • The larger 1.2-liter capacity on the 1600 GT differential suggests a physically larger rear differential unit relative to the LT and ST variants, which share an identical 1-liter fill volume.
  • All three trim levels share the same check interval of 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, indicating a consistent monitoring schedule regardless of output rating.
  • The fluid change interval across all 1976-1979 TE47 variants is 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use, meaning a full drain-and-refill cycle is due roughly every two years in standard operating conditions.
  • The 1600 LT (53 kW) and 1600 ST (62 kW) share both the 1-liter capacity and identical check and change intervals, reflecting no differentiation in rear differential service requirements between those two trim levels despite their differing power outputs.

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