Vauxhall Cavalier III, J89
Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval
Vauxhall Cavalier III, J89 uses transfer case fluid with a capacity range of 0,5 to 0,6 liters. Service intervals include checks every 15000 km or 12 months and changes every 45000 km or 36 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 2.0i-16V Turbo 4WD (1992-1995) |
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| Cavalier 1.8S 4WD (1988-1995) |
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| Cavalier 2.0i 4WD (1988-1995) |
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| Cavalier 2.0i-16V 4WD (1988-1995) |
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Additional Notes
- The Vauxhall Cavalier III (J89) transfer case fluid capacity is 0.6 liters across the 1.8S 4WD, 2.0i 4WD, and 2.0i-16V 4WD variants covering the 1988-1995 model years.
- The 2.0i-16V Turbo 4WD, produced from 1992-1995, carries a slightly lower transfer case fluid capacity of 0.5 liters, making it the only variant in the lineup to differ from the 0.6-liter figure.
- A 0.6-liter transfer case capacity is a relatively small volume, consistent with a compact transfer unit designed for a passenger car-based 4WD system rather than a heavy-duty off-road application.
- Under normal use conditions, the transfer case fluid check interval for all four 4WD variants is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
- The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is 45,000 km or 36 months across all listed 4WD variants, meaning a full change cycle spans three years or three check intervals.
- The ratio of check interval to change interval is 1:3 across all variants, so three routine fluid level checks occur before a full drain and refill is due under normal use conditions.
- All four rows are designated for the transferbox specifically, distinguishing the transfer case service data from any associated gearbox or differential fluid specifications that would apply separately to the same vehicles.