Vauxhall Viscount

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Vauxhall Viscount uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 2,27 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km or 3 months and changes at 20000 km or 6 months. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
Viscount 3.3, PC (1966-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,27 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 10000 km/ 3 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: GM Powerglide 2 2/1

Additional Notes

  • The Vauxhall Viscount 3.3, PC carries a service fill capacity of 2.27 liters for the automatic transmission fluid. A service fill reflects the amount of fluid exchanged during a routine drain and refill, which is typically less than the total system volume because fluid retained in the torque converter and passages is not fully expelled.
  • The check interval for the automatic transmission fluid is set at 10,000 km or 3 months, whichever comes first. Pairing a distance threshold with a time threshold means that low-mileage use does not extend the period between inspections beyond three months.
  • The change interval under normal use conditions is 20,000 km or 6 months. Normal use conditions generally describe routine driving without the added thermal and mechanical stress associated with towing, sustained high loads, or frequent short trips in extreme temperatures.
  • The check interval of 10,000 km or 3 months sits at exactly half the change interval of 20,000 km or 6 months. This relationship means one fluid level inspection falls between each successive change, allowing for monitoring of fluid condition and level before the full service is due.
  • The 2.27-liter service fill figure applies across the full 1966-1972 span of the Viscount 3.3, PC, indicating no variation in the specified refill quantity across those model years for normal use.

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