Nissan 200SX
Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Nissan 200SX — from 1985 to 1998.
1985–1988 Nissan 200SX
1.6L I4 carbureted (E16S) · FWD
69 hp / 85 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion manual (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1985–1988 Nissan 200SX
1.6L I4 carbureted (E16S) · FWD
69 hp / 85 lb-ft
Transmission
Type3-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity7.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion manual (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1989–1994 Nissan 200SX
1.6L I4 SOHC (GA16DE) · FWD
110 hp / 108 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion manual (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1995–1998 Nissan 200SX
1.6L I4 DOHC (GA16DE) · FWD
115 hp / 108 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion manual (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1995–1998 Nissan 200SX
2.0L I4 DOHC Turbo (SR20DET) · FWD
140 hp / 149 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi