Nissan Versa Note, E12 (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Versa Note, E12 (USA / CAN) uses brake fluid. Service intervals include checks at 16000 km/ 12 months or 15000 miles/ 12 months, and changes at 32000 km/ 24 months, 16000 km/ 12 months, 20000 miles/ 24 months, or 10000 miles/ 12 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Versa Note 1.6 (CAN) (2017-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
Versa Note 1.6 (CAN) (2017-2019)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 16000 km/ 12 months
Versa Note 1.6 (USA) (2017-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months
Versa Note 1.6 (USA) (2017-2019)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
Versa Note 1.6 (CAN) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
Versa Note 1.6 (CAN) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 16000 km/ 12 months
Versa Note 1.6 (USA) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months
Versa Note 1.6 (USA) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
Versa Note 1.6 (USA) (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Versa Note E12 brake fluid level specification across all configurations calls for the fluid to sit between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir, rather than stating a fixed volume, which is standard practice for hydraulic brake systems where the level is monitored rather than measured by quantity.
  • The USA 2012-2013 configuration carries only a check interval of 15000 miles or 12 months under normal use, with no change interval listed alongside it, distinguishing it from later USA model years that specify an explicit change schedule.
  • Starting with the 2014-2017 USA configuration, a change interval of 20000 miles or 24 months under normal use was introduced, replacing the check-only schedule seen in the 2012-2013 USA entries.
  • Under severe use, the 2014-2017 and 2017-2019 USA configurations both specify a change interval of 10000 miles or 12 months, which is exactly half the distance and time of the normal-use change interval for the same years.
  • The Canadian configurations for 2014-2017 and 2017-2019 include both a check interval of 16000 km or 12 months and a change interval of 32000 km or 24 months under normal use, meaning the fluid is inspected at the midpoint before the full change cycle is due.
  • Under severe use, the Canadian 2014-2017 and 2017-2019 configurations specify a change interval of 16000 km or 12 months, which matches the normal-use check interval rather than the normal-use change interval, reflecting a more frequent replacement schedule.
  • The Canadian normal-use change interval of 32000 km or 24 months and the USA normal-use change interval of 20000 miles or 24 months share the same 24-month time component, though the distance thresholds differ when converted between units.

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