DAF 55

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

DAF 55 uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 20 to 27 liters. Service intervals occur every 40000 km or 12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
55.210 (6x2) B Euro 2 (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 20 liter
  • Capacity 27 liter (Dry fill)
  • Change 40000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: Allison MD 3060 5/1
55.230 (4x2) B Euro 2 (1996-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 22 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: ZF HP500 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The DAF 55 55.210 (6x2) B Euro 2 lists two distinct automatic transmission fluid capacities: 20 liters for a service fill and 27 liters for a dry fill, the latter representing the total system volume when the transmission is completely drained and refilled from an empty state.
  • The 7-liter difference between the service fill and dry fill on the 55.210 (6x2) B Euro 2 reflects fluid retained in the torque converter and hydraulic circuits during a standard service, which does not fully evacuate the system.
  • The 55.230 (4x2) B Euro 2 carries a service fill capacity of 22 liters, 2 liters more than the 55.210 (6x2) B Euro 2 service fill, despite both sharing the same change interval of 40,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions.
  • No dry fill figure appears in the specifications for the 55.230 (4x2) B Euro 2, meaning only the standard service capacity of 22 liters is listed for that configuration.
  • Both configurations share an identical change interval of 40,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, applying across the full 1996-2001 model year span covered by the specifications.

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