Transmission Fluid Fill Volumes and Information

Reference the following table for DT12 fill volumes.

Transmission Fluid Fill Volumes and Information
Transmission Variant

MY 2020 DT12

Refill Capacity: qt (L)*

MY 2017 DT12

Refill Capacity: qt (L)*

MY 2016 and Older

Refill Capacity: qt (L)*

C-Box (DC / OC)

D-Box (OD)

8.9 (8.4)**    
B-Box DB/OB   8.5 (8.0)** 11.6 (11.0)**
A-Box DA/OA   12.7 (12.0)** 15.9 (15.0)**

* Notes:

Quantities listed are approximate. Fill transmission until lubricant is level with the bottom of the fill hole with vehicle in normal operating position. (see Figure below) Please refer to TechLit on DTNA Connect (with login) for more information.

** Other Additions:

Cooler Lines:

• Add between 1.0 and 1.1 L (1.0 and 1.1 qt) if cooler and lines are drained.

PTO Variants:

• Add between 0.5 and 0.6 L (0.5 and 0.6 qt) if equipped with rear mounted PTO.

• Add 1.6 L (1.7 qt) if equipped with side PTO (small).

• Add 3.5 L (3.7 qt) if equipped with side PTO (large).

Notes:

A small volume of Classic DT12’s were produced in 2017. Contact your Detroit representative to understand which model DT12 transmission you have.

    A = Full

    B = Low

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