Nissan Cherry (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Cherry (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,3 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 10000 km or 6 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cherry 1.0, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherry 1.0, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherry 1.3, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherry 1.3, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherry 1.5, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 4/1
Cherry 1.5, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherry 1.5 Turbo, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cherry 1.7 Diesel, N12 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Cherry (EU) N12 manual transaxle fluid specifications cover the 1984-1986 model years across four engine variants: the 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.5 Turbo, and 1.7 Diesel.
  • Two distinct transaxle fluid capacities appear across the N12 lineup: 2.3 liters and 2.7 liters. In manual transaxle applications, differing capacities between units of the same model typically reflect different gearbox assemblies or internal configurations rather than a simple top-up versus overhaul distinction.
  • The 1.0 and 1.3 petrol engines each carry both the 2.3-liter and 2.7-liter capacity figures, indicating that two different manual transaxle assemblies were fitted to those engine variants during the 1984-1986 period.
  • The 1.5 petrol engine similarly lists both the 2.3-liter and 2.7-liter capacities, following the same pattern seen in the smaller displacement petrol variants.
  • The 1.5 Turbo and 1.7 Diesel variants each carry only the 2.7-liter capacity figure, with no 2.3-liter alternative listed for either of those configurations.
  • All eight specification rows share an identical service interval: a fluid level check every 10,000 km or every 6 months, whichever comes first. The dual trigger of distance and time means the time-based threshold governs when mileage accumulation is low.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions, meaning none of the listed intervals or capacities are adjusted for severe-duty operation such as towing, frequent short trips, or extreme temperatures.

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