TVR Griffith

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

TVR Griffith manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km or 6 months and 10000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Griffith 500 (1996-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Griffith 500 (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Griffith (1991-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The TVR Griffith manual transmission holds 1.4 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, a figure consistent with the compact gearboxes typically found in lightweight British sports cars of the era.
  • The base Griffith (1991-1995) and the Griffith 500 (1994-1996) share an identical service interval structure: a fluid check every 10,000 km or every 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The 6-month time-based component in the 1991-1995 and 1994-1996 intervals means the gearbox fluid is due for inspection on a calendar basis even when mileage accumulation is low, which is relevant for vehicles driven infrequently.
  • The Griffith 500 (1996-2002) retains the 10,000 km check interval under normal use but drops the 6-month time-based trigger present in the earlier specifications.
  • The 1.4-liter capacity figure applies consistently whether the vehicle is a standard Griffith or the higher-displacement Griffith 500, indicating no change in gearbox unit between those variants.
  • The overlap in production years between the Griffith 500 (1994-1996) and the Griffith 500 (1996-2002) at 1996 corresponds directly with the point at which the service interval specification changes, marking a clear split in maintenance requirements within the same model line.

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