Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1990 Nissan-Datsun Sentra BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.94 LBS. | 0.87 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 6.60 QTS. | 6.24 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 5.75 QTS. | 5.44 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | S | |||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 3.40 QTS. | 3.21 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30, 10W-40, (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30, 10W-40, (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 13.50 GALS. | 51.1 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | O.H.C.- SOHC,4 Spd Trans | 2.90 QTS. | 2.74 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.15 QTS. | 1.08 L | API - GL-5 | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.