Vauxhall Cavalier II

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Vauxhall Cavalier II uses brake fluid with a capacity range of 0,4 to 0,5 liters. Service intervals include a check every 500 km and a change every 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cavalier 1.6 D (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 12 months
Cavalier 1.8E (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 12 months
Cavalier 1.3 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 12 months
Cavalier 1.6 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Check 500 km
  • Change 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Vauxhall Cavalier II brake fluid specifications cover the hydraulic brake system across four engine variants spanning the 1981-1985 model years.
  • The 1.6-liter petrol variant carries the largest brake fluid capacity in the range at 0.5 liters, which is notably higher than the 0.4-liter figure shared by the 1.3, 1.6 D, and 1.8E variants.
  • A 0.4-liter capacity is the most common figure across the Cavalier II brake fluid specifications, appearing in three of the four listed engine configurations.
  • All four variants share an identical check interval of 500 km under normal use conditions, indicating a relatively short inspection cycle for the hydraulic brake system fluid level.
  • The annual change interval of 12 months applies uniformly across all listed variants under normal use conditions, regardless of engine displacement or fuel type.
  • The 1.6 D diesel variant has a narrower production window of 1984-1985 compared to the petrol variants, which begin from 1981, yet still carries the same 12-month fluid change interval and 500 km check schedule.
  • The 1.8E variant, introduced in 1983, shares the 0.4-liter capacity and identical service intervals with the 1.3-liter petrol variant despite the difference in engine displacement.

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