1989 Nissan-Datsun Sentra BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fluid Capacity Specifications

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

Transmission Pts. (L)
FS5R30A
2WD 5.12 (2.4)
4WD 7.62 (3.6)
FS5W71C
2WD (Except 240SX) 4.25 (2.0)
4WD 8.50 (4.0)
240SX 5.12 (2.4)
F4W71C 3.60 (1.7)
RN4F31A 5.80 (2.7)
RS5F31A 5.80 (2.7)
RS5F50A 10.0 (4.7)
Fig 1: Checking Fluid On Maxima & Stanza (Others Similar)
G100146Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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