Vauxhall Cavalier
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
The Vauxhall Cavalier uses brake fluid with a capacity of 0.54 liter, varying by configuration. 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 2.0, Mk I (1977-1981) |
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| Cavalier 1.3, Mk I (1975-1981) |
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| Cavalier 1.6, Mk I (1975-1981) |
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| Cavalier 1.9, Mk I (1975-1977) |
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Additional Notes
- The Vauxhall Cavalier Mk I 1.3 hydraulic brake system carries a stated capacity of 0.54 liter, measured between the reservoir's minimum and maximum marks.
- A capacity expressed as "between min and max" refers to the acceptable operating range within the brake fluid reservoir, rather than a total system fill volume from dry.
- The 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 engine variants of the Mk I Cavalier share the same reservoir-level specification method, though no discrete liter figure is listed for those three configurations.
- The 1.9 engine variant covers the 1975-1977 period, while the 2.0 engine variant spans 1977-1981, reflecting a mid-generation engine change within the Mk I lineup.
- All four Mk I configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the stated reservoir specification applies to standard operating circumstances rather than a severe-duty or first-change scenario.
- The hydraulic brake system note present across all rows identifies the reservoir capacity as belonging specifically to the hydraulic circuit, which encompasses the master cylinder reservoir feeding the wheel braking components.