Nissan 200 SX (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan 200 SX (EU) requires power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,9 liter. Service intervals include checks at 12 months/30000 km and 20000 km/12 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
200 SX (1997-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
200 SX, S13 (1989-1993)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan 200 SX (EU) power steering system holds 0.9 liter across both the S13 (1989-1993) and the 1997-1999 configurations, meaning the total fluid volume in the reservoir and lines remains consistent between the two generations.
  • A 0.9 liter capacity is relatively modest for a power steering system, which is typical of compact rack-and-pinion setups where the reservoir holds only a small working volume of fluid.
  • The S13 (1989-1993) carries a service check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The 1997-1999 variant lists a check interval of 30,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, placing the distance threshold 10,000 km higher than the S13 specification.
  • Both configurations share the same 12-month time-based interval, meaning the annual check applies regardless of how many kilometers have been accumulated during that period.
  • The distance-based interval difference between the two generations — 20,000 km for the S13 versus 30,000 km for the 1997-1999 model — reflects a longer recommended service gap for the later configuration under equivalent normal use conditions.

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