Volkswagen (VW) 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU)
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Volkswagen 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 6 liters. Service intervals include checks every 5000 km and changes every 25000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 1600 / 1600L / 1600TL (1965-1973) |
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Additional Notes
- The Volkswagen 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU) in 1600, 1600L, and 1600TL configurations carries a dry fill capacity of 6 liters for the automatic transmission, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit from empty.
- The service fill capacity for the same automatic transmission is 3 liters, which represents the amount of fluid displaced during a routine drain and refill, where residual fluid remains in the torque converter and transmission passages.
- The dry fill volume of 6 liters is exactly double the service fill volume of 3 liters, indicating that roughly half of the total fluid volume is retained within the transmission assembly during a standard service procedure.
- Under normal use conditions, the automatic transmission fluid check interval is specified at 5,000 km, establishing a relatively frequent inspection cycle relative to the change interval.
- The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is set at 25,000 km, meaning a full drain and service fill of 3 liters is called for at each of those intervals across the 1965-1973 model range for the 1600, 1600L, and 1600TL variants.