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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (1987 Nissan/Datsun Sentra with engine code [S]) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

Optional Equipment Listing This guide lists all available equipment options such as transmission options, differentials etc. for 1987 Nissan/Datsun Sentra with engine code [S] hide.
Product Availability Listing This guide lists all available AMSOIL & substitute brand products that meet or exceed OEM (Nissan/Datsun) recommendation for each equipment. Any one of the recommended product can be used. One may be better than the other, you can review product details & price or contact us to ask our opinion pertaining to your usage and preference hide.
Operating Temperature Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sometimes provide different product recommendations based on operating environment temperature for a given equipment. This product cross reference guide will list such recommendations based on OEM guidelines. Some OEM recommended viscosity pertaining to a specific temperature range may not be available from AMSOIL.

However, AMSOIL products recommended for another temperature range can be safely used because AMSOIL synthetic lubricants are engineered to provide exceptional performance for significantly broader temperature range when compared to conventional & or other brand synthetic oils. For more information on a lubricants cold temperature performance; please refer to "Pour Point" from "Technical Properties" table located at the bottom of each lubricant product page hide.
Last Updated This product cross reference guide for 1987 Nissan/Datsun Sentra engine code [S] was last updated on 7th September 2018 hide.

     

1. Engine Oil

   Grade 1  »  CF
   Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 5W-30 (DHDQT)
   Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 10W-30 (ADNQT)
   Above -18C  »  10W-30
   Above -7C  »  15W-40
   Above 0C  »  30
   Below 15C  »  5W-30
   

2. Manual Transmission

   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   -1 To 38C  »  90
   Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 (MTGQT)
   

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   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   -12 To 29C  »  85W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   Above 10C  »  140
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   Below 10C  »  75W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   Below 29C  »  80W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  GL-4

   Below 38C  »  75W-90, 80W-90 [1]
   Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 (MTGQT)
   

3. Automatic Transmission

   Automatic Transmission, RL3F01A  »  AF3

   Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
   OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT)
   

4. Rear Differential

   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   Above 10C  »  140
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   Below 38C  »  75W-90, 80W-90 [1]
   Severe Gear® 75W-90 (SVGPK)
   Severe Gear® 75W-110 (SVTQT)
   SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
   

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   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   -1 To 38C  »  90
   SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
   Severe Gear® 75W-90 (SVGPK)
   Severe Gear® 75W-110 (SVTQT)
   

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   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   Below 10C  »  75W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   Below 29C  »  80W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

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   Differential, Rear 4WD  »  GL-5

   -12 To 29C  »  85W
   

   No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

5. Power Steering Fluid

   Power Steering Fluid  »  AF2

   Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (ATFQT)
   

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   Power Steering Fluid  »  AF2

   OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTFQT) [3]
   

6. Brake Fluid

   Brake Fluid  »  HB

   DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
   

7. Clutch Fluid

   Clutch Fluid  »  HB

   DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
   

8. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

   [1] SAE 80W-90 is preferred.
   [2] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3
   [3] DEXRON-II Automatic Transmission Fluid
   
   

9. Capacities (Drive Train Fluids)

   Engine, with filter  »  4 liters [1]
   Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  7 liters
   Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
   AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
   Cooling System, ATXL Initial Fill  »  5 liters
   Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
   AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
   Cooling System, MTXL Initial Fill  »  4.5 liters
   Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
   AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
   Automatic Transmission, RL3F01A Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
   Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
   3 speed RL3F01A  »  6 liters
   Manual Transmission, RS5F31A (5-SPD)  »  2.7 liters
   Differential, 4WD Rear  »  1 liters
   ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT ANTPC ANT
   Capacities Comments
   [1] After refill check oil level.
   

10. Chassis Lubrication

    4WD
    NA Fittings, NA Plugs  »  LM
    RWD
    0-1 Fittings, 0 Plugs  »  LM
    

11. Torque Specifications

    Manual Transmission
    Fill Plug 18-25 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 18-25 ft/lbs
    

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1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

   No Recommendations

2. Diesel Engine Fuel Additives

   Diesel All-In-One (ADB)

   Diesel All-In-One (ADB)
   
   AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One (ADB) fuel additive cleans, lubricates, improves cold flow and increases cetane number by up to 4 points. Diesel All-In-One (ADB) combines the superior detergency and improved lubricity of AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean, the ex...

   
   Diesel Cetane Boost (ACB)

   Diesel Cetane Boost (ACB)
   
   A performance concentrate that delivers maximum results Raises the cetane number of diesel fuel up to seven points for maximum horsepower, increased fuel economy and easier starts in all diesel engines. AMSOIL Diesel Cetane Boost makes no sacrific...

   
   Diesel Cold Flow (ACF)

   Diesel Cold Flow (ACF)
   
   *** Product Replaced with New & Improved Diesel Cold Flow (ADD) *** A performance concentrate that delivers maximum results Formulated with an advanced deicer to enhance fuel flow and help prevent fuel filter plugging in cold temperatures....

   
   Diesel Cold Flow (ADD)

   Diesel Cold Flow (ADD)
   
   AMSOIL Diesel Cold Flow (ADD) combats diesel fuel gelling by improving diesel cold-flow ability. It is formulated with an advanced deicer to enhance fuel flow and help prevent fuel filter plugging in cold temperatures. Package sizes include: 16...

   
   Diesel Injector Clean (ADF)

   Diesel Injector Clean (ADF)
   
   AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean (ADF/ADFP) removes performance-robbing deposits from diesel fuel injectors to help restore horsepower and improve fuel economy. It is formulated for all types of diesel engines, including high-pressure common-rail designs...

   
   Diesel Injector Clean + Cold Flow (DFC)

   Diesel Injector Clean + Cold Flow (DFC)
   
   *** Discontinued - replaced with Diesel All In One (ADB) *** A performance concentrate that delivers maximum results Combines the superior detergency of AMSOIL Diesel Concentrate (ADF) and the excellent anti-gelling properties of AMSOIL Cold...

   
   Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment (DRC)

   Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment (DRC)
   
   AMSOIL Diesel Recovery quickly dissolves gelled fuel, thaws frozen fuel filters and reduces the need for a new filter, saving both money and an inconvenient trip to a parts store. Performs well in all diesel fuels, including ULSD, off-road and biodie...

   
   Injector Clean + Cetane Boost (ADS)

   Injector Clean + Cetane Boost (ADS)
   
   AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean + Cetane Boost (ADS) combines the superior detergency and improved lubricity of AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean and the increased horsepower and cetane of AMSOIL Cetane Boost in one convenient package. Package sizes inclu...

   
   

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5W30 Signature Series CK-4 Diesel Oil (DHD)

Protect your investment in diesel power and confidently extend drain intervals with our top-grade synthetic diesel oil. AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil delivers 6X better wear protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 ...

10W30 Heavy-Duty CK-4 Diesel Oil (ADN)

AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil is formulated for hard-working equipment. It is engineered to provide 4X better wear protection than required by the Detroit Diesel DD13 Scuffing Test for Specification DFS 93K222, giving you the edge to keep tr...

75W-90 (GL-4) Synthetic Gear Lube (MTG)

AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Transmission and Transaxle Gear Lube (MTG) is a premium blend of the finest synthetic base oils and advanced, high-performance additives. It is formulated specifically for maximum protection in the most demanding manual trans...

Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF is engineered to outperform conventional automatic transmission fluids and exceed the performance requirements of most North American, European and Asian vehicles. This sophisticated formulation pro...

OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid provides passenger-car/light-truck transmissions excellent wear protection, sludge resistance and extreme-temperature performance throughout original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain inte...

75W 90 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVG)

Formulated for the severe operating conditions of today’s pick-up trucks, SUVs, heavy equipment and other hard-working vehicles. AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are premium grade gear oils specifically engi...

75W-110 Severe Gear® Extreme Pressure (SVT)

AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® Synthetic Extreme Pressure (EP) Lubricants are engineered for high-demand applications, including trailer towing, heavy hauling, 4X4 off-road driving, commercial use and racing. Protects gears and bearings from scoring and wea...

SEVERE GEAR 80W-90 (AGL)

A multi-functional lubricant designed to surpass the requirements of equipment and automotive applications calling for an SAE 80W-90 viscosity grade. Formulated with wax-free synthetic base oils and high-quality additives, AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR® res...

DOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...

Passenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...

Antifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...