Wartburg 312

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Wartburg 312 manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 2,25 to 2,5 liters. Service intervals include checking at 5000 km and changing at 10000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
312 (1965-1967)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,25 liter
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 10000 km
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Wartburg 312 transaxle holds 2.25 liters under a standard service fill, while a dry fill — meaning a completely drained or rebuilt unit being filled from empty — requires 2.5 liters.
  • The 0.25-liter difference between the service fill and dry fill capacities reflects residual fluid that remains in the transaxle during a routine drain, which is a common characteristic of integrated transmission and axle assemblies.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 312 manual transaxle fluid level is checked at 5,000 km intervals.
  • Under the same normal use conditions, a full fluid change is specified at 10,000 km intervals, placing the change interval at twice the frequency of the check interval.

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