Vauxhall Cavalier
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Vauxhall Cavalier manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 0,5 to 1,1 liters. Service intervals require a check every 10000 km or 6 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 2.0, 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 carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of just 0.5 liter, which is notably lower than every other engine variant in the same generation and points to a physically smaller gearbox unit.
- The 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 engine variants all share a manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.1 liters, more than double the 1.3's figure, reflecting a larger transmission housing common across those drivetrains.
- No service interval is listed for the Cavalier Mk I 1.3 manual transmission, whereas the 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 variants each carry a check interval of every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first.
- The 10,000 km / 6-month check interval on the 1.6, 1.9, and 2.0 variants applies under normal use conditions, meaning the schedule is not adjusted for severe driving cycles in the available specifications.
- The Cavalier Mk I 1.9 covers the 1975-1977 period, while the 2.0 covers 1977-1981, with both sharing the same 1.1-liter capacity and identical check interval despite representing different engine displacements across different production windows.
- All four configurations are designated as service fill capacities rather than overhaul figures, as the values reflect the fluid volume required during routine maintenance rather than a full transmission rebuild.