Volkswagen (VW) Kübelwagen, Type 82/181 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Kübelwagen, Type 82/181 (EU) uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 125 CM3. Service intervals require a check every 10000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Kübelwagen, Type 82 (1943-1945)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 125 CM3
  • Check 10000 km
Kübelwagen, Type 82 (1940-1943)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 125 CM3
  • Check 10000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Kübelwagen Type 82 carries a steering box fluid capacity of 125 cm³ across both the 1940-1943 and 1943-1945 configurations, which is a small volume consistent with a manual recirculating-ball or worm-type steering box rather than a hydraulic power steering system.
  • A 125 cm³ capacity figure represents a service fill volume, meaning the amount of fluid the steering box holds during normal operation, as opposed to a larger overhaul fill that would account for flushing and refilling an entire hydraulic circuit.
  • The specified check interval of 10,000 km applies under normal use conditions for both the 1940-1943 and 1943-1945 Type 82 variants, indicating a periodic inspection rather than a full fluid replacement at each service point.
  • Both the early and late production Type 82 share identical capacity and interval figures, with the 125 cm³ steering box fill and 10,000 km check interval remaining unchanged between the two defined production periods.

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