Vauxhall Cavalier II
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Vauxhall Cavalier II automatic transmission fluid capacity is 6,3 liters. The service interval is 48 months. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Cavalier 1.6 D (1984-1985) |
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| Cavalier 1.8E (1983-1985) |
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| Cavalier 1.3 (1981-1985) |
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| Cavalier 1.6 (1981-1985) |
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Additional Notes
- The Vauxhall Cavalier II automatic transmission fluid capacity is listed at 6.3 liters across all four engine variants covered in the specifications, which is a figure associated with a full transaxle service fill rather than a partial drain-and-refill procedure.
- All four configurations specify a transaxle unit, meaning the automatic transmission and final drive share a common fluid reservoir, which accounts for the relatively substantial 6.3-liter capacity figure.
- The 1.3 and 1.6 petrol variants share identical fluid capacity and change interval specifications, with both calling for 6.3 liters and a 48-month service interval under normal use conditions.
- The 1.6 D, introduced in the specifications from 1984, carries the same 6.3-liter capacity and 48-month change interval as the petrol variants despite being a diesel engine configuration.
- The 1.8E variant, covered from 1983 in the specifications, also aligns with the 6.3-liter capacity and 48-month interval, indicating no differentiation in automatic transaxle fluid requirements relative to the larger displacement engine.
- A 48-month change interval, applied here under normal use conditions across all listed variants, represents a time-based service trigger rather than a mileage-based one, which was a common approach in service schedules of the early 1980s.