Bedford Astramax
Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Bedford Astramax manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,1 liters. Service intervals require checks every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 6 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Astramax 1.4i (1991-1993) |
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| Astramax 1.6i (1991-1993) |
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| Astramax 1.7 D (1989-1993) |
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| Astramax 1.3 (1986-1989) |
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| Astramax 1.6 (1986-1990) |
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| Astramax 1.6 D (1986-1989) |
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Additional Notes
- The Bedford Astramax 1.4i (1991-1993) carries a transaxle fluid capacity of 1.7 liters, which is the lowest figure across all listed engine variants. A lower transaxle capacity typically reflects a smaller or more compact gearbox unit relative to the other configurations in the range.
- Five of the six listed variants share a transaxle fluid capacity of 2.1 liters: the 1.3 (1986-1989), 1.6 (1986-1990), 1.6 D (1986-1989), 1.6i (1991-1993), and 1.7 D (1989-1993). A consistent capacity across different engine displacements and fuel types generally points to the use of a common gearbox assembly across those configurations.
- The 1.6 D (1986-1989) is a diesel variant sharing the same 2.1-liter transaxle capacity as the petrol 1.6 of the same production period, indicating no differentiation in the manual transmission unit between the two fuel types for that generation.
- All six variants carry an identical service interval of 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger format means a time-based check applies even when annual mileage falls below the distance threshold.
- The specifications for all listed variants are classified under normal use conditions. In automotive service terminology, normal use typically refers to standard on-road driving as opposed to severe duty cycles such as frequent towing, off-road operation, or predominantly short-trip driving.
- The 1.7 D (1989-1993) is the only diesel variant with a production period extending into the 1990s among the listed configurations. Despite the later production window, the transaxle capacity of 2.1 liters and the 15,000 km/12-month check interval remain consistent with the earlier diesel and petrol entries.
- The transition from the earlier 1.6 petrol (1986-1990) to the later 1.6i (1991-1993) involves a shift to fuel injection, yet the transaxle fluid capacity remains unchanged at 2.1 liters, suggesting the manual gearbox unit was carried over between those two generations of the 1.6 engine.