Nissan Cherry (EU)
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
The Nissan Cherry (EU) uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. The data covers 5 configurations of this model.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Cherry 1.0, N12 (1984-1986) |
|
| Cherry 1.3, N12 (1984-1986) |
|
| Cherry 1.5, N12 (1984-1986) |
|
| Cherry 1.5 Turbo, N12 (1984-1986) |
|
| Cherry 1.7 Diesel, N12 (1984-1986) |
|
Additional Notes
- The Nissan Cherry (EU) N12 power steering system carries a capacity of 1 liter across all five engine variants covered in the 1984-1986 model years.
- A 1-liter capacity in a power steering reservoir is a relatively modest figure, consistent with the compact dimensions of the N12 platform and the smaller hydraulic circuits typical of vehicles in the subcompact segment of that era.
- All five configurations, spanning the 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.5 Turbo, and 1.7 Diesel engine variants, share the same 1-liter specification, meaning no displacement or fuel-type variation produces a different fluid capacity requirement.
- The 1.5 Turbo variant carries the same 1-liter power steering fluid capacity as the naturally aspirated 1.5, indicating the forced-induction setup does not alter the hydraulic system volume for the N12 generation.
- The 1.7 Diesel, the only compression-ignition engine in the N12 lineup covered here, also holds 1 liter of power steering fluid under normal use conditions, placing it on equal footing with the petrol variants in terms of hydraulic system capacity.
- All capacity figures are listed under normal use conditions, which in fluid service contexts generally refers to standard on-road driving without the elevated stress cycles associated with severe-duty classifications such as towing or extreme temperature operation.