Nissan Pulsar
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Nissan Pulsar — from 1985 to 1990.
1985–1986 Nissan Pulsar
1.6L I4 SOHC carbureted (E16) · FWD
69 hp / 85 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 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
1987–1990 Nissan Pulsar
1.6L I4 DOHC (CA16DE) · FWD
102 hp / 101 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 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
1987–1990 Nissan Pulsar
1.8L I4 DOHC Turbo (CA18DET) · FWD
135 hp / 136 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeRack and pinion manual (no fluid)
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
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi