Multicar M

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

The Multicar M uses differential fluid with a capacity ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 liters depending on the configuration. The data covers 8 different configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • M27 Euro 5 + DPF (2010-2014)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: (4x4)
  • M27 Euro 5 + DPF (2010-2014)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • M31 Euro 5 + DPF (2010-2014)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: (4x4)
  • M31 Euro 5 + DPF (2010-2014)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • M30 Euro 4 + DPF (2008-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: (4x4)
  • M30 Euro 4 + DPF (2008-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter
  • M30 Euro 3 (2002-2007)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Code: (4x4)
  • M30 Euro 3 (2002-2007)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,5 liter

Additional Notes

  • Across all listed Multicar M configurations, the front differential holds 2.5 liters and the rear differential holds 4.5 liters, making the rear unit 80 percent larger by fluid volume than the front.
  • The rear differential capacity of 4.5 liters reflects a heavier-duty axle design, which typically corresponds to higher torque loads and greater gear mass requiring more lubricant for adequate heat dissipation and film coverage.
  • All eight rows carry a normal use condition, meaning the listed capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent heavy loading or extreme temperature exposure.
  • The M30 engine spans the widest production window in the specifications, appearing across Euro 3 (2002-2007) and Euro 4 + DPF (2008-2010) variants, yet the differential fluid capacities remain identical at 2.5 liters front and 4.5 liters rear across both emission standards.
  • The introduction of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) on the M30 Euro 4 variant from 2008 onward did not alter the differential fluid capacities relative to the earlier Euro 3 version, indicating the axle hardware remained unchanged between those generations.
  • The M27 and M31 engines both carry Euro 5 + DPF certification for the 2010-2014 period and share the same 2.5-liter front and 4.5-liter rear differential capacities as the M30 variants, pointing to a common axle platform across all three engine types.

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