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Nissan 240SX

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Nissan 240SX — from 1989 to 1998.

19891990 Nissan 240SX

2.4L I4 SOHC (KA24E) · RWD

140 hp / 152 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4.1 qt
Filter15208-65F00

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen conventional coolant (50/50)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI
Shop 205/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA460 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.041 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

19891990 Nissan 240SX

2.4L I4 SOHC (KA24E) · RWD

140 hp / 152 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4.1 qt
Filter15208-65F00

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen conventional coolant (50/50)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI
Shop 205/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA460 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.041 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

19911998 Nissan 240SX

2.4L I4 DOHC (KA24DE) · RWD

155 hp / 160 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4.1 qt
Filter15208-65F00

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen conventional coolant (50/50)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI
Shop 205/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA460 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.041 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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

19911998 Nissan 240SX

2.4L I4 DOHC (KA24DE) · RWD

155 hp / 160 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4.1 qt
Filter15208-65F00

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic D ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen conventional coolant (50/50)
Capacity7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90

Fuel

Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/60R15
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)29 PSI
Shop 205/60R15 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA460 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.041 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger19"
Shop wiper blades

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