Nissan NT400 Cabstar, F24 (EU)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan NT400 Cabstar, F24 (EU) models require brake fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. Service intervals include changes at 20000 km/12 months, 30000 km/24 months, or 40000 km/24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
NT400 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 6 (2016-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
NT400 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 6 (2016-2021)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
Cabstar 2.5 dCi (100 kW) DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Cabstar 2.5 dCi (100 kW) DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
Cabstar 2.5 dCi (89 kW) DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Cabstar 2.5 dCi (89 kW) DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
Cabstar 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 24 months
Cabstar 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The hydraulic brake/clutch system capacity across all Nissan NT400 Cabstar F24 configurations is 1 liter. A 1-liter figure for a combined brake and clutch hydraulic circuit is consistent with a shared reservoir arrangement, where a single fluid supply serves both the braking and manual clutch actuation systems.
  • All configurations share the same severe-use change interval of 20,000 km or 12 months, regardless of engine displacement or emission standard. Severe-use conditions typically involve frequent heavy braking, steep gradients, or high-temperature operating environments that accelerate brake fluid moisture absorption and degradation.
  • The 2.5 dCi variants in both 100 kW and 89 kW outputs, covering 2013-2016, carry a normal-use change interval of 40,000 km or 24 months. The two power outputs share identical brake fluid service schedules, indicating the hydraulic system design is consistent across the differing engine tunes within the 2.5-liter family.
  • The Cabstar 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 5 (2013-2016) has a normal-use distance interval of 30,000 km, which is shorter than the 40,000 km interval assigned to the 2.5 dCi variants under the same use condition. Both retain the 24-month time limit under normal use, so the difference is expressed only in the mileage threshold.
  • The NT400 3.0 dCi DPF Euro 6 (2016-2021) returns to a 40,000 km normal-use interval, aligning with the 2.5 dCi Euro 5 variants rather than the 3.0 dCi Euro 5 predecessor. The time-based limit of 24 months under normal use remains unchanged across the transition from Euro 5 to Euro 6 for the 3.0-liter engine.
  • Brake fluid service intervals are governed by both distance and elapsed time, and whichever threshold is reached first typically triggers the change. The 12-month time limit under severe use reflects the hygroscopic nature of glycol-based brake fluids, which absorb atmospheric moisture over time and lower the fluid's boiling point independent of vehicle mileage.

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