Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Engine Oil: Capacity Specifications

Gasoline engine....................................................................................................................................................................................................................SG
Diesel engine................................................................................................................................................................SE/CC, SE/CD, SF/CC, SG/CD, CD
CAPACITY, Refill:                                           
Van........................................................................................................................................................................................................3.7 liters    3.9 quarts
1984-85 Pickup: 

2WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.6 liters    3.8 quarts
4WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.8 liters    4.0 quarts
Diesel...............................................................................................................................................................................................4.8 liters    5.1 quarts

1986 early 4-cyl:

2WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.2 liters    3.4 quarts
4WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.5 liters    3.7 quarts
Diesel...............................................................................................................................................................................................4.8 liters    5.1 quarts

1986 late-89 Pickup, Pathfinder:
4cyl: 

2WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.3 liters    3.5 quarts
4WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.8 liters    4.0 quarts

V6: 

2WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.6 liters    3.8 quarts
4WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.0 liters    3.2 quarts

1990-92:

2WD................................................................................................................................................................................................3.5 liters    3.7 quarts
4WD................................................................................................................................................................................................2.9 liters    3.1 quarts

Diesel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................6.7 liters    7.1 quarts

Capacity shown 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*, 10W-30
All temperatures...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30*

Diesel engines:

Above 32°F (0°C).................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Above 20°F (-7°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C).....................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30*
Below 60°F (16°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30*
*1986-89, 10W-30 preferred; 1990-92 5W-30 preferred