Vauxhall VX220 / VXR220, E01

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Vauxhall VX220 / VXR220, E01 manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,75 to 1,8 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12 to 24 months or 15000 to 30000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
VXR220 (2004-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,75 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
VX220 Turbo (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,75 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
VX220 (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: F18 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Vauxhall VX220 carries a manual transaxle fluid capacity of 1.8 liters, which is the largest capacity figure across all three configurations listed for the 2001-2005 model range.
  • The VX220 Turbo and VXR220 share an identical transaxle fluid capacity of 1.75 liters, placing both slightly below the standard VX220 figure despite their higher-performance specifications.
  • All three configurations specify a transaxle rather than a conventional gearbox, reflecting the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout where the transmission and differential are housed in a single rear-mounted unit.
  • The standard VX220 carries a check interval of 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions, which is notably longer than the intervals assigned to the turbocharged and VXR variants.
  • The VX220 Turbo, introduced for 2003-2005, carries a check interval of 12 months or 15,000 km under normal use conditions, representing a more frequent service schedule than the base model despite sharing a similar transaxle design.
  • The VXR220, covering 2004-2005, carries the same 12-month or 15,000 km check interval as the VX220 Turbo, aligning the two performance variants on an identical fluid maintenance schedule under normal use conditions.
  • The difference in check intervals between the base VX220 and the Turbo and VXR220 variants reflects the greater thermal and mechanical demands placed on the transaxle fluid in higher-output applications, where degradation occurs more rapidly.

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