Nissan Kubistar, X76 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Kubistar, X76 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,5 to 3,4 liters. Service intervals require a check every 48 months or 60000 km. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Kubistar 1.2 (2003-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: JB1 5/1
Kubistar 1.5 dCi (42 kW) (2003-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5-3,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Kubistar 1.5 dCi (48 kW) (2003-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5-3,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Kubistar 1.5 dCi (60 kW) (2003-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5-3,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Kubistar 1.6 16V (2003-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,4 liter
  • Check 48 months/ 60000 km
  • Code: JB3 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All five Nissan Kubistar X76 configurations covered here share a manual transaxle layout, meaning the transmission and final drive share a common fluid sump rather than using separate housings as found in longitudinal drivetrain arrangements.
  • The 1.2-litre and 1.6 16V petrol variants each carry a fixed transaxle fluid capacity of 3.4 litres, indicating a single defined fill volume with no range variation between a partial service fill and a full overhaul quantity.
  • The three 1.5 dCi diesel variants — rated at 42 kW, 48 kW, and 60 kW respectively — share a capacity range of 2.5 to 3.4 litres. A range rather than a fixed value typically reflects differences between a drain-and-refill service quantity and the total dry or overhaul capacity of the unit.
  • The lower bound of 2.5 litres on the 1.5 dCi transaxles represents the practical refill volume after a fluid drain, while the upper bound of 3.4 litres aligns with the total capacity of a fully emptied or rebuilt unit, matching the fixed figure seen on the petrol variants.
  • All five configurations specify a check interval of 48 months or 60,000 km under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-trigger format means time elapsed can mandate a fluid check even when mileage accumulation has been low.
  • The interval is designated for normal use conditions across every listed variant. No separate severe-use interval appears in the specifications, so the 48-month/60,000 km schedule applies uniformly across the 2003-2010 model range as presented.
  • A 60,000 km check threshold for manual transaxle fluid is a relatively extended interval by general automotive standards, reflecting the lower contamination and thermal stress profile of manual transmission fluid compared to automatic transmission fluid, which typically requires more frequent attention.

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