Volkswagen (VW) Polo / Derby (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Polo / Derby (EU) differential fluid capacity is 0,75 liter. Service intervals include a check at 60000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Polo 1.6 (74 kW) (1999-2001)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Polo 1.6 (74 kW) (1996-1999)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Polo 1.6 (1994-1999)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Code: 01M

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen Polo / Derby (EU) differential fluid capacity for automatic transmission-sourced differentials is 0.75 liter across all three listed configurations, covering the 1.6 engine variants from 1994-2001.
  • A 0.75 liter capacity is a relatively small fill volume, consistent with a compact integrated differential unit rather than a standalone axle assembly requiring a larger service fill.
  • The 1.6 base variant from 1994-1999 carries only a capacity specification of 0.75 liter under normal use conditions, with no interval value listed alongside it.
  • The 1.6 (74 kW) variant introduced from 1996-1999 adds a 60,000 km check interval to the same 0.75 liter capacity specification, distinguishing it from the base 1.6 configuration of the same period.
  • The 60,000 km check interval on the 1.6 (74 kW) carries forward unchanged into the 1999-2001 model range, pairing the same interval with the same 0.75 liter capacity under normal use conditions.
  • All three configurations specify normal use conditions, meaning the listed capacity and interval values apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or demanding service cycles.

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