1987 Nissan Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Nissan Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.25 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.25 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.25 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 or 20W-50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
8.6 quarts (8.13 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Nissan Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, 4WD uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, 4WD uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1987 Nissan Pickup?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, 4WD holds 4.25 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Automatic holds 4.25 quarts with filter; E, 2D Pickup, 3.0 H, RWD, Standard holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD, Standard holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic holds 4.25 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard holds 4.25 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1987 Nissan Pickup?
Most 1987 Nissan Pickup owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Nissan recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Nissan Pickup?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Nissan Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.