Nissan NT400 Cabstar, F23 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan NT400 Cabstar, F23 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2 to 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km/6 months, 20000 km/12 months, and 45000 km/12 months, with changes at 40000 km/24 months, 60000 km/24 months, and 60000 km/36 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cabstar 2.7 TD (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: RS 5W71C 5/1
Cabstar 3.0 TDi (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: M5-25E 5/1
Cabstar 2.0 (F23) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cabstar 2.5D (F23) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cabstar 2.7D (F23) (1993-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 45000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan NT400 Cabstar F23 manual transmission fluid capacity varies across engine variants, ranging from 2.0 liters in the 2.0 petrol and 2.7 TD configurations to 2.7 liters in the 2.5D and 2.7D diesel variants, with the 3.0 TDi sitting between at 2.2 liters.
  • The 2.7 liter fill volume specified for the 2.5D and 2.7D (F23) variants is notably higher than the other configurations, which typically indicates a larger or differently designed gearbox housing requiring a greater fluid volume to maintain adequate lubrication across all internal components.
  • All five configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the stated check and change intervals apply to standard operating conditions rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent towing, extreme temperatures, or stop-start urban operation.
  • The 1993-2002 generation variants show divergence in fluid check intervals despite sharing the same production period. The 2.0 and 2.5D specify a check every 10,000 km or 6 months, while the 2.7D specifies a check every 45,000 km or 12 months, reflecting different engineering assessments of fluid degradation rates across those drivetrains.
  • The 2.5D (F23) carries a change interval of 40,000 km or 24 months, which is shorter than the 60,000 km interval shared by the 2.0, 2.7D, 2.7 TD, and 3.0 TDi variants, suggesting a more conservative service schedule for that particular diesel transmission pairing.
  • The 2002-2006 variants, the 2.7 TD and 3.0 TDi, share identical check and change intervals of 20,000 km or 12 months for checks and 60,000 km or 36 months for changes. The 36-month time-based change interval for these later variants is longer than the 24-month limit applied across all 1993-2002 configurations.
  • The shift from a 6-month check frequency in the early 2.0 and 2.5D variants to a 12-month check frequency in the later 2.7 TD and 3.0 TDi variants reflects a broader pattern of extended service scheduling in the post-2002 Cabstar lineup under normal use conditions.

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