Volkswagen (VW) 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Volkswagen 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU) brake fluid specifications cover brake fluid with a capacity of 250 CM3. The data includes 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 1600 / 1600L / 1600TL (1965-1973) |
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| 1500T (1964-1965) |
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| 1500S (1963-1965) |
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| 1500 / 1500N (1961-1965) |
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Additional Notes
- The Volkswagen (VW) 1500/1600 / Type 3 (EU) carries a brake fluid capacity of 250 CM3 across all listed variants, spanning the 1500 / 1500N, 1500S, 1500T, and 1600 / 1600L / 1600TL configurations.
- A capacity of 250 CM3 is characteristic of a relatively compact hydraulic brake system, consistent with the drum brake or early disc brake layouts found on vehicles of this era.
- All four variants specify normal use conditions, meaning the 250 CM3 capacity figure applies to standard operating environments rather than severe or high-demand service scenarios.
- The 1500 / 1500N covers model years 1961-1965, the 1500S covers 1963-1965, and the 1500T covers 1964-1965, yet all three share the identical 250 CM3 brake fluid capacity despite their differing production windows.
- The 1600 / 1600L / 1600TL variant, introduced in 1965 and extending through 1973, maintains the same 250 CM3 capacity as the earlier 1500-series variants, indicating no change in brake system reservoir volume across the displacement upgrade.
- Each row specifies a hydraulic brake system, which is the operating context for the 250 CM3 figure, meaning the capacity reflects the fluid volume required to service the hydraulic circuit rather than a dry-fill or overhaul quantity specific to a master cylinder replacement.