Nissan Sunny Wagon (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Sunny Wagon (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,9 to 3,5 liters. Service intervals require checks every 15000 km or 6 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Sunny Wagon 1.6 (Y10) (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sunny Wagon 1.6 4x4 (Y10) (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,9 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1
Sunny Wagon 2.0 Diesel (Y10) (1990-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Sunny Wagon (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity differs between the 1.6-liter and 2.0 Diesel variants. The 1.6 variants hold 2.9 liters, while the 2.0 Diesel requires 3.5 liters, a difference of 0.6 liters.
  • A transaxle is a combined transmission and axle assembly housed in a single unit, which is why the fluid capacity figures here represent the entire integrated drivetrain component rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The 2.9-liter capacity applies equally to both the standard 1.6 (Y10) and the 1.6 4x4 (Y10) across the 1990-1995 model years, meaning the addition of four-wheel-drive hardware in the 4x4 variant did not alter the manual transaxle fluid volume.
  • The 3.5-liter capacity of the 2.0 Diesel (Y10) transaxle is consistent with the generally larger mechanical assemblies found in diesel-powered wagons, where greater torque output often corresponds to a more robust transmission unit requiring a higher fluid fill volume.
  • All three configurations share an identical service check interval of 15,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
  • The 15,000 km or 6-month check interval is a fluid level inspection schedule rather than a full fluid replacement interval, as the specification uses the term "check" rather than "change."
  • All three rows are designated for normal use conditions, meaning the stated 15,000 km or 6-month check interval applies specifically to standard operating environments as defined by that classification.

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