VDL (Bova/Berkhof) FL

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

VDL (Bova/Berkhof) FL manual transmission fluid capacity is 11 liters. Service intervals include checking at 40000 km and changing at 60000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Futura FLC 12.280 (1994- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Check 40000 km
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: ZF S6-85 6/1
Futura FLD 12.270 (1994- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Check 40000 km
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: ZF S6-85 6/1
Futura FLD 12.300 (1994- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11 liter
  • Check 40000 km
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: ZF S6-85 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The VDL (Bova/Berkhof) FL Futura FLC 12.280, FLD 12.270, and FLD 12.300 all share an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 11 liters, indicating a uniform transmission unit across these three variants starting from 1994.
  • An 11-liter capacity for a manual transmission is notably large, which is consistent with heavy-duty coach and bus applications where transmission casings are substantially larger than those found in passenger vehicles.
  • The fluid check interval across all three variants is set at 40,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning the transmission fluid level is inspected at that mileage point without a full drain and refill being performed.
  • The fluid change interval is specified at 60,000 km under normal use conditions for all three variants, placing the full drain-and-refill service 20,000 km beyond the intermediate check point.
  • The gap between the 40,000 km check and the 60,000 km change interval reflects a two-stage service approach, where a mid-cycle inspection monitors fluid condition and level before the scheduled replacement is due.
  • All three variants carry the same capacity, check, and change specifications, which indicates no differentiation in transmission servicing requirements between the FLC 12.280, FLD 12.270, and FLD 12.300 engine or power output designations.

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