Nissan Trade (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Trade (EU) differential fluid capacity is 2 liters. Service intervals include checking every 30000 km or 12 months and changing every 60000 km or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Trade 2.3 D (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B
  • Trade 3.0 TDi (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B
  • Trade 3.0 TDi (1996-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B
  • Trade 3.0 D (1994-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B
  • Trade 2.0 D (1990-1996)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B
  • Trade 2.8 D (1990-1993)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: H233B

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Trade (EU) rear differential holds a 2-liter fluid capacity across all listed engine variants spanning 1990-2001. A 2-liter figure is typical of a light-to-medium commercial vehicle rear axle, reflecting a housing large enough for load-bearing duty without the greater volumes found in heavy truck differentials.
  • The 2-liter capacity applies uniformly to the 2.0 D, 2.3 D, 2.8 D, 3.0 D, and both 3.0 TDi variants, indicating a shared rear axle assembly across the full engine range rather than axle upgrades tied to engine displacement.
  • All six configurations share an identical service schedule: a fluid level check at 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, followed by a full fluid change at 60,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions. The dual-trigger format means time elapsed can mandate service before the mileage threshold is reached, which is relevant for vehicles covering low annual distances.
  • The check interval at 30,000 km or 12 months falls at exactly half the change interval of 60,000 km or 24 months. This midpoint inspection is intended to detect fluid loss or contamination between full drain-and-fill services without requiring a complete fluid replacement at that stage.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions. In differential service contexts, normal use typically refers to on-road operation without sustained heavy towing, off-road running, or extreme temperature exposure, which would otherwise warrant shorter intervals.
  • The 3.0 TDi engine appears across two separate year bands: 1996-1997 and 1997-2001. Despite representing different production periods of the same engine designation, both share the same 2-liter rear differential capacity and identical check and change intervals.
  • The transition from the 2.8 D (1990-1993) to the 3.0 D (1994-1996) represents a displacement increase within the same generation, yet the rear differential specifications remain unchanged, suggesting the axle hardware was carried over without modification between those engine variants.

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