Volvo FL-6 Euro 3 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo FL-6 Euro 3 (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 12 liters. Service intervals include 40000 km/12 months, 20000 km/6 months, and 10000 km/1 month. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
FL 6-180 Euro 3 (2001-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: Allison AT 545 4/1
FL 6-180 Euro 3 (2001-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Allison AT 545 4/1
FL 6-180 Euro 3 (2001-2006)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Change 10000 km/ 1 months
  • Code: Allison AT 545 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volvo FL-6 Euro 3 automatic transmission holds 12 liters of fluid across all three service conditions listed for the FL 6-180 Euro 3 from 2001-2006, indicating a consistent fill volume regardless of the interval schedule applied.
  • Under normal use conditions, the FL 6-180 Euro 3 automatic transmission fluid change interval is set at 40,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the change interval is reduced to 20,000 km or 6 months, which is exactly half the distance and time allowance of the normal use schedule.
  • A first change only interval of 10,000 km or 1 month is specified for the FL 6-180 Euro 3, applying exclusively to the initial fluid change after the transmission enters service. At 10,000 km, the distance threshold is one-quarter of the normal interval.
  • The 1-month time limit tied to the first change only interval at 10,000 km reflects a notably short window, consistent with break-in service practices where initial fluid contamination from component wear is addressed early.

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