Nissan 240SX, S14 (USA / CAN)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan 240SX, S14 (USA / CAN) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1,3 to 1,5 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • 240SX (1996-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: R200
  • 240SX (1996-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: R200
  • 240SX (1996-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: R200V
  • 240SX (1996-1998)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: R200V
  • 240SX (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: R200
  • 240SX (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: R200
  • 240SX (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: R200V
  • 240SX (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: R200V

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan 240SX S14 rear differential carries two distinct service fill capacities across all listed configurations: 1.3 liters and 1.5 liters. Both figures represent service fill amounts, meaning the quantity of fluid used during a routine drain-and-refill procedure rather than a complete overhaul.
  • The 1994-1996 and 1996-1998 model ranges share identical capacity values of 1.3 liters and 1.5 liters for the rear differential service fill, with no numerical difference between the two production periods in the specifications.
  • Under normal use conditions, the rear differential fluid interval for both the 1994-1996 and 1996-1998 configurations is listed as a check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. A check interval does not necessarily involve a fluid change, only an inspection of the fluid level and condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, the rear differential fluid interval shifts to a full fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months for both the 1994-1996 and 1996-1998 configurations. The severe interval doubles the time and mileage thresholds compared to the normal check interval.
  • The 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter service fill capacities appear alongside the same interval schedules within each use condition category, indicating the two capacity figures correspond to different differential unit variants rather than different service procedures.

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