Vauxhall Cavalier

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Vauxhall Cavalier automatic transmission fluid capacity is 2,5 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 km or 6 months and changing every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cavalier 2.0, Mk I (1977-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: GM 3-OVH 3/1
Cavalier 1.6, Mk I (1975-1981)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: GM 3-OVH 3/1
Cavalier 1.9, Mk I (1975-1977)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: GM 3-OVH 3/1

Additional Notes

  • The Vauxhall Cavalier Mk I automatic transmission service fill capacity is 2.5 liters across the 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 engine variants. A service fill figure represents the fluid volume needed for a routine drain-and-refill procedure, which is typically less than the total system capacity measured during a full overhaul.
  • All three Mk I engine variants share an identical check interval of 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval for all Mk I automatic transmission configurations is 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, pairing a distance threshold with a fixed time limit of two years.
  • The 1.9-liter Mk I variant covers the 1975-1977 period, while the 2.0-liter Mk I spans 1977-1981, with both sharing the same 2.5-liter service fill capacity and identical check and change intervals despite the engine displacement difference.
  • The 1.6-liter Mk I runs across the full 1975-1981 span of the generation and carries the same automatic transmission fluid specifications as the larger-displacement variants produced during overlapping years.

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