Triumph Vitesse

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Triumph Vitesse manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 0,85 to 1,43 liters. Service intervals include checks at 5000 km and 10000 km, with fluid changes at 20000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Vitesse Mk 2 (1968-1971)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
  • Capacity 1,43 liter (+ overdrive)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Vitesse 2 litre (1966-1968)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
  • Capacity 1,43 liter (+ overdrive)
  • Check 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1
Vitesse 6 (1962-1966)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
  • Capacity 1,43 liter (+ overdrive)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 20000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Triumph Vitesse manual transmission holds 0.85 liter in its standard configuration across all three variants covered in the specifications.
  • When the optional overdrive unit is fitted, the combined fluid capacity rises to 1.43 liters, reflecting the additional volume required to fill the overdrive housing alongside the main gearbox.
  • The Vitesse 6 (1962-1966) carries a fluid change interval of 20,000 km under normal use conditions, a specification not present in the later 2 litre or Mk 2 rows.
  • The Vitesse 6 also specifies a check interval of 5,000 km, which is half the 10,000 km check interval listed for both the Vitesse 2 litre (1966-1968) and the Vitesse Mk 2 (1968-1971).
  • The tighter 5,000 km check interval on the Vitesse 6 reflects a more frequent monitoring schedule compared to the two later variants, both of which share the same 10,000 km check figure.
  • The 0.85 liter standard capacity is consistent across the Vitesse 6, the 2 litre, and the Mk 2, indicating a shared gearbox casing volume despite the different engine configurations and model years involved.

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