Datsun (Nissan) Cherry, E10/F10

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Datsun (Nissan) Cherry, E10/F10 manual transmission fluid capacity is 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 5000 km and 10000 km, and changes at 1000 km, 40000 km/24 months, and 50000 km. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
100A F-II, F10 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
100A F-II, F10 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
120A F-II, F10 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
120A F-II, F10 (1976-1979)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
120A, E10 (1972-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 5000 km
  • Change 50000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
120A, E10 (1972-1976)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Change 1000 km
  • Code: 4/1 4/1
100A, E10 (1970-1976)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all configurations covered — the 100A and 120A engines in both the E10 and F10 body variants spanning 1970-1979 — the manual transmission or transaxle fluid capacity is uniformly 2.3 liters, indicating a consistent unit size regardless of engine displacement or generation.
  • The Datsun Cherry E10 with the 100A engine (1970-1976) carries a transaxle designation rather than a standalone transmission, reflecting the front-wheel-drive integrated drivetrain layout where the gearbox and differential share a common housing and fluid fill.
  • The 100A E10 (1970-1976) transaxle fluid change interval is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use, introducing a time-based limit alongside the distance figure — a dual-condition interval not present in the F10 generation specifications.
  • The 100A E10 (1970-1976) fluid check interval is listed at 10,000 km under normal use, which is notably longer than the 5,000 km check interval specified for the F10-generation 100A and 120A configurations (1976-1979).
  • The F10-generation 100A and 120A variants (1976-1979) carry a normal-use change interval of 50,000 km, compared to the 40,000 km interval on the E10-generation 100A, representing a longer drain period in the later platform.
  • Both the 100A F-II and 120A F-II F10 variants (1976-1979) include an initial service change at 1,000 km, a break-in interval intended to remove metal particles and contaminants generated during the early wear-in period of new transmission components.
  • The 120A E10 (1972-1976) also specifies an initial service fluid change at 1,000 km alongside a normal-use check at 5,000 km and a change at 50,000 km, aligning more closely with the F10 service schedule than with the earlier 100A E10 intervals.
  • The 2.3-liter capacity figure applies equally to both the service fill (normal top-up or change) and the full unit volume, as no separate overhaul or dry-fill capacity is listed for any configuration, suggesting the stated figure represents the total fluid volume of the transmission or transaxle.

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