Nissan Skyline, R31/R32/R33/R34 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Skyline, R31/R32/R33/R34 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 4,1 liters. Service intervals are 100000 km or 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Skyline 2.0, R34 (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Skyline 2.5, R34 (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Skyline GT-T 2.5, R34 (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Skyline GT-R 2.6, R33 (1995-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Skyline GT-R 2.6, R32 (1989-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,1 liter
  • Change 100000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Every configuration listed across the Nissan Skyline R31/R32/R33/R34 (EU) range carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 4.1 liters, which is consistent with a service fill figure rather than a full overhaul or rebuild quantity.
  • A service fill capacity reflects the amount of fluid required when draining and refilling a transmission in place, without disassembly, so the 4.1-liter figure applies to routine fluid changes across all five listed variants.
  • The Skyline GT-R 2.6 in R32 form, covering 1989-1994, shares the same 4.1-liter manual transmission fluid capacity and 100,000 km / 24-month change interval as the later R33 GT-R 2.6 from 1995-1998, indicating no capacity revision occurred between those two generations for the GT-R drivetrain.
  • The R34 generation spans three distinct variants in the specifications: the 2.0, the 2.5, and the GT-T 2.5, all produced from 1999-2002, and all three share an identical 4.1-liter capacity and the same change interval.
  • The change interval of 100,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first, applies under normal use conditions across every listed configuration, meaning the time-based threshold of 24 months can trigger a fluid change independently of mileage accumulation.
  • A 24-month time limit alongside a 100,000 km distance threshold reflects the understanding that fluid degrades chemically over time regardless of vehicle use, so low-mileage examples driven infrequently are still subject to the calendar-based interval.
  • The GT-T designation on the R34 2.5 denotes a turbocharged variant, yet the manual transmission fluid capacity and service interval for the GT-T 2.5 are identical to those of the non-turbocharged R34 2.0 and R34 2.5, suggesting the gearbox fluid specification was not differentiated by forced induction in the R34 lineup.

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