Triumph Spitfire

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Triumph Spitfire differential fluid capacity is 0,6 liter. Service intervals include checking at 9600 km / 6000 miles and changing at 19200 km / 12000 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Spitfire 1500 (1974-1980)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 9600 km/ 6000 miles
  • Change 19200 km/ 12000 miles
  • Spitfire MK IV (1970-1974)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 9600 km/ 6000 miles
  • Change 19200 km/ 12000 miles
  • Spitfire MK3 (1967-1970)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 9600 km/ 6000 miles
  • Change 19200 km/ 12000 miles
  • Spitfire MK2 (1965-1967)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 9600 km/ 6000 miles
  • Change 19200 km/ 12000 miles
  • Spitfire 4 (1962-1965)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 9600 km/ 6000 miles
  • Change 19200 km/ 12000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Triumph Spitfire rear differential holds 0.6 liter of fluid across all five variants covered in the specifications, spanning the Spitfire 4 (1962-1965) through the Spitfire 1500 (1974-1980).
  • A 0.6 liter capacity is a relatively small fill volume, consistent with the compact rear axle unit found in a lightweight two-seat sports car of the Spitfire's class.
  • The check interval for the rear differential is set at 9,600 km (6,000 miles) under normal use conditions across all listed variants, from the Spitfire 4 through the Spitfire MK IV, MK2, MK3, and Spitfire 1500.
  • The change interval under normal use conditions is 19,200 km (12,000 miles), exactly double the check interval, across every variant in the specifications.
  • The Spitfire MK2 (1965-1967), MK3 (1967-1970), and MK IV (1970-1974) each carry the same 0.6 liter rear differential capacity and identical service intervals, indicating no change in the rear axle specification across those successive marks.
  • All five variants list only normal use conditions for the rear differential service intervals, meaning the 9,600 km check and 19,200 km change figures apply specifically to that operating context.

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