Vauxhall Cavalier II

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Vauxhall Cavalier II manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 2 to 2,1 liters. Service intervals include a check every 12 months. The data covers 8 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 2 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cavalier 1.6 D (1984-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cavalier 1.8E (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cavalier 1.8E (1983-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cavalier 1.3 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cavalier 1.3 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cavalier 1.6 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cavalier 1.6 (1981-1985)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Check 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Vauxhall Cavalier II manual transaxle specifications cover the 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, and 1.8E engine variants, with all of them sharing the same 12-month check interval under normal use conditions.
  • A transaxle is a combined transmission and differential unit housed in a single casing, and all Cavalier II manual gearbox entries here refer to fluid servicing within such an integrated assembly.
  • Each engine variant in the specifications carries two capacity figures — 2.0 liters and 2.1 liters — listed as separate rows for the same transaxle, which reflects a common pattern where one value applies to a drain-and-refill service fill and the other to a full overhaul or dry fill.
  • The 0.1-liter difference between the two capacity figures across all variants is consistent, suggesting the spread between service fill and total system capacity is uniform regardless of engine type.
  • The 1.6 D is the only diesel-engined variant in the specifications, with entries covering 1984-1985, a narrower window than the 1.3 and 1.6 petrol variants, which span the full 1981-1985 range.
  • The 1.8E variant enters the specifications from 1983, giving a 1983-1985 coverage period, while the 1.3 and 1.6 petrol variants are present across the entire 1981-1985 span.
  • Despite the differences in engine displacement and fuel type across variants, the 12-month check interval under normal use conditions is identical for all configurations listed in the specifications.

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