Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Engine Oil: Capacity Specifications

Gasoline engine,............................................................................................................................................................................................................SE, SF
Gasoline engine, Turbo...................................................................................................................................................................................SE/CC, SF/CC,
CAPACITY, Refill:                                              
Sentra, Pulsar NX 1.6L .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2.8 liters    3.0 quarts

1.8L DOHC ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4 liters    3.6 quarts
2.0L ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.2 liters    3.4 quarts

Stanza, Axxess ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.1 liters    3.3 quarts
Maxima................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.9 liters    4.1 quarts
Maxima 1991-92 SOHC......................................................................................................................................................................... 3.5 liters    3.7 quarts

DOHC................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.4 liters    3.6 quarts

300ZX: 1989.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.6 liters    3.8 quarts

1990 ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.7 liters    3.9 quarts
Turbo ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4.1 liters    4.3 quarts
1991-92 .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3.0 liters    3.2 quarts

240SX..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3.2 liters    3.4 quarts
Capacity is without filter.  When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Gasoline engines:
Above 50°F (10°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................20W-40, 20W-50
Above 0°F (-18°C)......................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30‡, 10W-40
Below 60°F (16°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30*
*Preferred
In Sentra, Pulsar, 240SX, Axxess, 5W-30; only recommended for Turbo in extremely cold weather
‡Preferred in Stanza, Axxess, Maxima, 300ZX