Nissan 300 ZX (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan 300 ZX (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,9 to 3,1 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km/6 months or 40000 km/24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
300 ZX Twin Turbo, Z32 (1990-1991)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,1 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
300 ZX, Z31 (1984-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
300 ZX Turbo, Z31 (1984-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan 300 ZX (EU) manual transmission fluid specifications cover three distinct configurations across the 1984-1991 model years, each carrying its own capacity and service interval.
  • The Z31-based Turbo variant (1984-1990) references a transaxle rather than a standalone transmission, reflecting a combined gearbox and differential unit, with a fluid capacity of 1.9 liters under normal use conditions.
  • The Z31 non-turbo variant (1984-1989) shares the same 1.9-liter capacity and the same check interval of 10,000 km or 6 months under normal use, despite being noted as a separate transmission unit rather than a transaxle.
  • The Z32-based Twin Turbo (1990-1991) carries a notably larger manual transmission fluid capacity of 3.1 liters, which is roughly 63% more fluid volume than the Z31 configurations, consistent with a physically larger gearbox assembly.
  • The Z32 Twin Turbo's check interval of 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use is substantially longer than the 10,000 km or 6-month interval specified for both Z31 configurations.
  • The 10,000 km or 6-month check interval applied to the Z31 variants under normal use conditions suggests a relatively frequent monitoring schedule, which is characteristic of older transaxle and transmission designs from the mid-1980s.
  • The transition from the Z31 to the Z32 platform between 1990 and 1991 corresponds with a shift in both fluid capacity and service interval, with the Z32 requiring more fluid and less frequent checks under normal use.

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