Nissan Note, E12 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Note E12 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,3 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12 months/30000 km or 24 months/40000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Note 1.2 (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: RS5F91R 5/1
Note 1.2 DIG-S (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: RS5F91R 5/1
Note 1.5 dCi DPF (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: RS5F92R 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Note E12 (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity varies by engine, with the 1.2-liter petrol and 1.2 DIG-S variants both holding 2.7 liters, while the 1.5 dCi DPF diesel variant holds a notably smaller 2.3 liters.
  • A 2.7-liter fill volume in a manual transaxle represents a moderately sized unit, consistent with compact front-wheel-drive gearboxes where the differential and transmission share a common fluid sump.
  • The 1.2 and 1.2 DIG-S petrol variants share an identical 2.7-liter capacity across the 2013-2017 model years, indicating both engines use the same transaxle assembly despite the DIG-S designation referring to a supercharged direct-injection variant.
  • The 1.5 dCi DPF diesel transaxle capacity of 2.3 liters is 0.4 liters less than the petrol variants, a difference that would be relevant when performing a full drain-and-refill service to avoid underfilling or overfilling.
  • The check interval for the 1.2 and 1.2 DIG-S manual transaxle is set at 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first.
  • The 1.5 dCi DPF manual transaxle carries a more frequent check interval of 30,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, making the time-based threshold notably shorter than the petrol variants at half the calendar duration.
  • All three configurations are specified under normal use conditions, meaning the stated intervals apply to standard driving environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent towing or extreme temperature operation.
  • The service action specified across all three configurations is a fluid check rather than a mandatory replacement, which is a distinction relevant to service planning since a check interval does not necessarily trigger a full fluid exchange at every visit.

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