Opel Vivaro C

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

The Opel Vivaro C requires manual transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,7 to 2,9 liters. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Vivaro C 2.0 Diesel (106 kW), EHS, EHT (2020- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter (Dry fill, + carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,9 liter (Dry fill, carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Code: ML6C 6/1
Vivaro C 1.5 Diesel (75 kW), YHR (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: MB6 6/1
Vivaro C 1.5 Diesel (88 kW), YHV (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: MB6 6/1
Vivaro C 2.0 Diesel (110 kW), AHX (2019-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter (Dry fill, + carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,9 liter (Dry fill, carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Code: ML6C 6/1
Vivaro C 2.0 Diesel (90 kW), AHK (2019- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter (Dry fill, + carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (carter/oil pan with ribs)
  • Capacity 2,9 liter (Dry fill, carter/oil pan without ribs)
  • Code: ML6C 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Opel Vivaro C 1.5 Diesel manual transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 1.8 liters, while the service fill capacity is 1.7 liters. The 0.1-liter difference between dry and service fill is typical of manual transaxles, where a small residual volume of fluid remains in the unit during a fluid change, meaning a full drain never removes every last drop.
  • Both 1.5 Diesel variants — the 75 kW (YHR) and the 88 kW (YHV) — share identical manual transaxle capacities of 1.8 liters dry fill and 1.7 liters service fill, despite their differing power outputs. The two engines use the same transaxle unit, which accounts for the uniform fluid specification across both configurations.
  • The 2.0 Diesel variants introduce a more complex capacity structure tied directly to oil pan design. A ribbed carter/oil pan and a smooth (without ribs) carter/oil pan each produce different fluid volumes, so the correct capacity depends on identifying which sump is fitted to the specific vehicle.
  • For the 2.0 Diesel manual transaxle with a ribbed oil pan, the dry fill capacity is 2.2 liters and the service fill capacity is 1.9 liters — a difference of 0.3 liters. The larger gap compared to the 1.5 Diesel reflects a greater retained volume after draining in this particular sump configuration.
  • With the smooth (without ribs) oil pan, the 2.0 Diesel manual transaxle dry fill rises to 2.9 liters and the service fill to 2.6 liters. The smooth pan holds considerably more fluid than the ribbed variant, with a 0.7-liter difference between the two dry fill figures across the two pan types.
  • The three 2.0 Diesel engine codes covered — EHS/EHT (106 kW), AHX (110 kW), and AHK (90 kW) — all share the same four-capacity specification set, indicating a common manual transaxle unit across the 2.0 Diesel power range regardless of output level.
  • The 2.0 Diesel AHX (110 kW) variant carries a model year range of 2019-2021, while the AHK (90 kW) and EHS/EHT (106 kW) variants have a starting year of 2019 and 2020 respectively. All specifications listed apply under normal use conditions.

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