1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder [F] Z20 4	3.9 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A
2.4L 4-cylinder [N] Z24 6	3.9 quarts (with filter) RWD 4.2 quarts (with filter) 4WD	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A
2.5L 4-cylinder [J] SD25 7 Diesel	5.4 quarts (with filter) Federal. 5.7 quarts (with filter) California.	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 0°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 15°C)	N/A

Select Your 1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [F] Z20 4

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [F] Z20 4 [aka 2.0L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP 2.0L 4-cylinder [F] Z20 4 oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10.6 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).
10 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22-29 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.4L 4-cylinder Engine Code [N] Z24 6

Engine:

2.4L 4-cylinder [N] Z24 6 [aka 2.4L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts (with filter) RWD
4.2 quarts (with filter) 4WD

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP 2.4L 4-cylinder [N] Z24 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.2 quarts. (with filter). For Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above 10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).
10.6 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

22-29 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [J] SD25 7 Diesel

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder [J] SD25 7 Diesel [aka 2.5L 4-cylinder (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5.4 quarts (with filter) Federal.
5.7 quarts (with filter) California.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 0°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 15°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Nissan/Datsun PICKUP 2.5L 4-cylinder [J] SD25 7 Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

5.4 quarts. (with filter). For Federal models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling and add more if needed.
5.7 quarts. (with filter). For California models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling and add more if needed.