Specs, fluids & service · 1985–2007
Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 716 / 718 specs, fluids and service intervals
The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.
Spec sheet
| MODELS | 716 (4×4) · 718 (6×6); M, K, MK and many special bodies |
|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | 1985/86–2000 Graz (Steyr-Daimler-Puch); 2000–c. 2007 UK (Automotive Technik / BAE) |
| REVISIONS | P80 · P90 · P93; ATL 2.5 TDI |
| ENGINE | VW 2.4 L SOHC I6 turbo-diesel; intercooled from P93; 2.5 L I5 TDI from 2002–03 |
| TRANSMISSION | ZF 4HP22 four-speed auto or five-speed manual |
| TRANSFER CASE | 1.061 high / 2.452 low |
| AXLE RATIOS | Diff 2.81 · portal 2.231 |
| ELECTRICS | 24 volts |
| LENGTH | 4,528 mm (716) / 5,308 mm (718) |
| WIDTH / HEIGHT | 1,800 mm / 2,160 mm |
| GROSS WEIGHT | 3,850 kg (716) / 5,000 kg (718) |
| WHEELS | 16 in steel, 5 × 130 mm, ET 73 |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985/86–1989 | P80 | VW 2.4 TD I6, no intercooler | ≈105 hp (owner figure) | Small radiator nose; cooling versions A and B (chassis numbers up to 1790). The earlier TDs were known to run hot. |
| 1990–1992 | P90 | VW 2.4 TD I6 | — | Larger nose and revised cooling (versions C and D from chassis 1791). The ex-US special-ops 718s were P90s or upgraded P80s. |
| 1993–c. 2002 | P93 | VW 2.4 TD I6, intercooled | 85 kW (114 hp) per German Wikipedia | New injection pump part number. Built in Graz until 2000, then by Automotive Technik in the UK. |
| c. 2002–2007 | ATL (UK) | VW 2.5 TDI five-cylinder (BBR) | — | Euro 3 engine, automatic only. One owner measured about 15 mpg in an ATL 718K, against about 11.7 mpg for a P93. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Most Turbo Ds have spent years in storage, so treat every fluid as unknown. Two things are unusual: the wheel drives take a polyglycol gear oil that doesn't mix with mineral or ordinary synthetic oils, and each diff and box has two plugs, with the lower one as the fill level. Owners also stress that 716/718 specs differ from the 710/712, so use a Turbo D manual.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Full-synthetic diesel oil, e.g. Rotella T6 5W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40 (owner and rebuilder picks) · capacity confirm in manual | confirm in manual | Filter: Mann W 950/4 (VW 075 115 561); NAPA 1773 for US 718s. One owner used 7.8 L of 5W-40 in a 2006 718 with the 2.5 TDI.Oil filter, Volvo 740 2.4 TD (Mann W 950/4 equivalent) · RockAuto ↗ |
| Air filter | Mann C 15 165/3 (SDP 716.1.19.502.2); NAPA 2523 for US 718s | Inspect at every oil change; replace when dirty | Dusty trail use clogs it fast.Air filter, Volvo 740 2.4 TD · RockAuto ↗ |
| Fuel filter & water separator | Mann WK 842/2 (VW 191 127 401C) on most trucks; NAPA 3472 spin-on for US 718s | confirm in manual | One owner says there are four fuel filter types plus water separators, so match the one fitted.Fuel filter, Volvo 740 2.4 TD · RockAuto ↗ |
| Timing belt, tensioner & water pump | Belt-driven SOHC D24T | Replace if there's no record; interval confirm in manual | See the repair above.Timing belt, Volvo 740 2.4 TD · RockAuto ↗ |
| Coolant & hoses | Coolant type confirm in manual | Flush and refill on purchase | One owner assumes traditional IAT coolant because the radiator is brass and solder; confirm before filling. Bleed thoroughly, because the early trucks run hot.Radiator hoses, Volvo 740 2.4 TD · RockAuto ↗ |
| Automatic transmission (ZF 4HP22) | 7.0 L including filter (TD manual, as quoted on Real 4x4s) · fluid type confirm in manual | Change regularly; check the level correctly | Check that the breather at the top rear of the box is connected.ZF 4HP22 parts search · Rovers North ↗ |
| Manual gearbox | 2.0 L (TD manual, per an owner) · Redline MT-90 is the forum standard | confirm in manual | Only on manual-box trucks. |
| Transfer case & differentials | Oil type confirm in manual | Drain and refill on purchase | Each has two plugs: fill until oil runs out of the lower plug, or you'll overfill it. Oil can migrate between units through the shared breather on the central tube, so check every level.Pinzgauer differential parts (Group 03) · Expedition Imports ↗ |
| Wheel drives (portals) | Mobil Glygoyle 30 polyglycol, about 400 cc per wheel (owner figure); Redline Heavy ShockProof is one owner's researched substitute | Drain, flush and refill on purchase | Glygoyle doesn't mix with mineral or PAO synthetic oils, so flush thoroughly before switching. Owners say the TD's wheel-drive oil spec differs from the 710/712's.Shaft seal ring, wheel drive (7161340461) · Expedition Imports ↗ |
| Brake fluid | Type confirm in manual | Flush on purchase | Inspect the calipers for pitted pistons while you bleed.Pinzgauer brake parts (Group 07) · Expedition Imports ↗ |
| Diff-lock air system | Lines, valves, lock boxes, filter/dryer under the glovebox | Inspect on purchase | Check the heat shield over the central tube, and that every lock engages and releases. |
| 716 rear air spring | Levelling valve and air bag | Test on purchase | With the level arm pushed up and the engine above 1,800 rpm, the bag should inflate within about 30 seconds.Expedition Imports parts search: air spring · Expedition Imports ↗ |
| Batteries & 24 V charging | 24-volt system | Load-test on purchase | Some parts, such as the fuel cut-off solenoid, are 24 V specific. One importer found a truck that had been fitted with a 12 V solenoid. |
Capability
| Towing | 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) on road; 1,500 kg (4×4) / 1,800 kg (6×6) off road Wikipedia, listed under the first generation; check your truck's plate |
|---|---|
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,850 kg (716) / 5,000 kg (718) German Wikipedia |
| Length | 4,528 mm (178.3 in) 716 / 5,308 mm (209.0 in) 718 German Wikipedia |
| Width / height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) / 2,160 mm (85.0 in) German Wikipedia |
| Gradeability | 80% German Wikipedia (716/718) |
| Top speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) 4×4 / 100 km/h (62 mph) 6×6 Wikipedia; owners say a 716 cruises at 65 mph |
| Range | About 400 km (249 mi) Wikipedia |
| Fuel economy | About 11–12 mpg US (2.4 TD); about 15 mpg (ATL 2.5 TDI 718K) Real-world owner figures |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 235/85R16 (common, per German Wikipedia) · 255/85R16 (one owner's P80 716) · 285/75R16 BFGoodrich M/T (ATL 2.5 TDI 718) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern | 5x130 |
| Lug thread | confirm in manual · military ball-seat bolts |
| Biggest tire · Stock | 255/85R16 (about 33 in) |
| Biggest tire · Stock (2.5 TDI or 718) | 285/75R16 |
Common Pinzgauer 716 / 718 repairs
- Timing belt and water pump (D24T)DIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Oil leaks and oil consumptionDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Overheating, and oil in the coolantDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Portal (wheel drive) seals and outer bearingsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Axle tube and swivel boot leaksDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Diff lock that won't releaseDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Brake calipers and master cylinderDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- ZF 4HP22 service: stuck in first when coldDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
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