Nissan 300ZX
Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Nissan 300ZX — from 1985 to 1996.
1985–1989 Nissan 300ZX
3.0L V6 SOHC NA (VG30E) · RWD
160 hp / 174 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypePremium 91
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
1985–1989 Nissan 300ZX
3.0L V6 SOHC Turbo (VG30ET) · RWD
200 hp / 227 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank19 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
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX
3.0L V6 DOHC NA (VG30DE) · RWD
222 hp / 198 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypePremium 91
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
1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX
3.0L V6 DOHC NA (VG30DE) · RWD
222 hp / 198 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic D ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity9.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank19 gal
TypePremium 91
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
1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX
3.0L V6 DOHC Twin Turbo (VG30DETT) · RWD
300 hp / 283 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity2.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank19 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
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi