Renault AE Magnum (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Renault AE Magnum (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 9,5 to 11,5 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 km and changes at 120000 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.

TypeSpecifications
AE 385ti Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: B.18 TBV 16/2
AE 385ti Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: B.9 TBV 8/1
AE 420ti Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: B.18 TBV 16/2
AE 420ti Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 120000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: B.9 TBV 8/1
AE 520 Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,5 liter
  • Code: B.18 TBV 16/2
AE 520 Magnum (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Code: B.9 TBV 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The Renault AE Magnum (EU) semi-automatic transmission appears across all listed configurations with two distinct fluid capacity figures: 11.5 liters and 9.5 liters. The difference between these two values typically reflects different fill points or transmission variants within the same unit family, where the larger figure often corresponds to a full overhaul or dry fill and the smaller to a service or partial drain-and-fill procedure.
  • Both capacity figures, 11.5 liters and 9.5 liters, are present across the AE 385ti, AE 420ti, and AE 520 configurations for the 1992-1996 model years, indicating that the dual-capacity specification is not exclusive to any single engine variant within the range.
  • The AE 385ti and AE 420ti configurations carry a fluid check interval of 20,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning routine level verification is scheduled at that mileage point rather than at each service visit.
  • The fluid change interval for the AE 385ti and AE 420ti is set at 120,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The inclusion of a time-based limit alongside the mileage figure means low-mileage operation does not extend the service period beyond one year.
  • The AE 520 rows list only capacity values of 11.5 liters and 9.5 liters, with no check or change interval data recorded in the specifications for that variant.
  • The 120,000 km change interval listed for the AE 385ti and AE 420ti is a notably long drain interval by heavy-vehicle standards, which is consistent with semi-automatic transmission designs that operate under more controlled fluid stress conditions compared to fully manual gearboxes subjected to frequent clutch engagement cycles.

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