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1997 Nissan D21 Truck

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 D21 Truck.

The 1997 Nissan D21 Truck takes 3.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque87-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 25 · 360 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520855Y0A. Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 25 · 360 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-75R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520855Y0A
Engine air filter1485812G15 discontinued · alt 1654686G00
Fuel filter1640072L15
Spark plug2240130R16 alt 2240130R15
Front wiper blades28890S3800
Serpentine belt0211715523 alt 0211790513
Thermostat212000C82A

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-108 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.4 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.1 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 69-76 ft-lbs, MT: 106-112 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Main Bearings34-38 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8-11 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)65.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts87-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0-25.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14-22 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing10 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.65-1.67 lbs
Oil TypeNISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number25
Standard BCI Cranking Performance360 cca
Optional BCI Group Number24
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)43.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)34.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance10-14 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance10-14 ohms
Engine Compression142-192 psi
Engine Oil Pressure60-70 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket23-30 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle33 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle62 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
110-12 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28-3310–12 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
259 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
3Loosen all bolts completely.
422 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
554-61 ft. lbs.54–61 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miSteering System (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1997 D21 Truck take?

3.7 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.