Nissan and Datsun Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Engine Oil: Capacity Specifications

Gasoline engine, ex. Turbo............................................................................................................................................................................................SE, SF
Gasoline engine, Turbo.........................................................................................................................................................SE/CC, SE/CD, SF/CC, SF/CD
Diesel engine.................................................................................................................................................................SE/CC, SE/CD, SF/CC, SF/CD, CD

CAPACITY, Refill:                                           
Sentra, Pulsar:  Gas.................................................................................................................................................................................3.4 liters   3.6 quarts
  Diesel....................................................................................................................................................................................................3.6 liters   3.8 quarts
Stanza....................................................................................................................................................................................................3.5 liters    3.7 quarts
810 Maxima............................................................................................................................................................................................4.5 liters   4.8 quarts
  Diesel....................................................................................................................................................................................................5.7 liters   6.0 quarts
280ZX.....................................................................................................................................................................................................4.0 liters   4.2 quarts
  Turbo...................................................................................................................................................................................................4.7 liters    5.0 quarts
Stanza....................................................................................................................................................................................................3.5 liters    3.7 quarts
200SX.....................................................................................................................................................................................................3.8 liters   4.0 quarts
A12A, A14, A15 eng.............................................................................................................................................................................2.7 liters    2.9 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 (15°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30*, 10W-30
Diesel engines:
Above 32°F (0°C).................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Above 0°F (-7°C).........................................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
Above 20°F (-18°C) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
Below 60°F (15°C)........................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30
*Preferred