1990 240SX Capacities and Specifications Refill capacities for engine model KA24E
Fuel tank 15 7/8 gallonsCoolant (with reservoir tank) 7 1/8 quartsEngine oil without filter 3 3/8 quartsEngine oil with filter 3 3/4 quartsTransmission fluidmanual transmission (M/T) 5 1/8 pintsautomatic transmission (A/T) 8 3/4 quartsDifferential Carrier (R200) 3 7/8 pintsPower steering system 1.0 quartAir conditioning refrigerant 2.0 - 2.2 lb
Engine Tune Up Data:Engine model KA24EFiring Order 1-3-4-2Idle speed M/T 750 +/- 50 rpmIdle speed A/T 750 +/- 50 rpmIgnition timing 15 degree = +/- 2 degree B.T.D.C. at idle speedIdle "CO" Idle mixture screw is preset and sealed at factoryValve clearance "hot" Non adjustableHigh tension cable resistance less than 30 kilo ohmsSpark Plug Typestandard ZFR5E-11hot ZFR4E-11cold ZFR6E-11gap mm (in) 1.0-1.1 (0.039-0.043)tightening torqueN-m 20-29kg-m 2.0-3.0ft-lb 14-22Drive belt deflection (cold) all belt measurements in millimeters withinches in parenthesisalternator 11 (0.43) limitdeflection after adjustment 7-8 (0.28-0.31)deflection of new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28)
Air conditioner compressorlimit 12 (0.47) deflection after adjustment 7-8 (0.28-0.31) deflection of new belt 6-7 ( 0.24-0.28)
Power steering pumplimit 13 (0.51)deflection after adjustment 8-9 ( 0.31- 0.35)deflection of new belt 7-8 (0.28- 0.31)
Applied pressed force N (kg, lb) 98 (10, 22)
Oil pan tightening torque N-m 29-39kg-m 3.0-4.0ft-lb 22-29
Clutch pedal height mm (in) 18-196 ( 7.32- 7.72)Clutch pedal free play mm (in) 1-3 ( 0.04- 0.12)
Front wheel alignment (unladen) fuel, radiator and engine oil full withspare tire, jack, and tools.
camber -1 degree 30' to 0 degreecaster 6 degree 00' to 7 degree 30'toe in mm (in) 0.3 - 2.3 (0.012 - 0.091)toe in degree 2' - 13' ( total toe in angle)Full turns inner wheel 39 degree - 43 degreeFull turns outer wheel 33 degree
Rear wheel alignment (unladen) as abovecamber -1 degree 30' to -0 degree 36'toe in mm (in) 0.5- 4.5 (0.020- 0.177)toe in degree 3' - 25' (total toe in angle)
Brake
pad repair limit mm (in) 2.0 ( 0.079)front rotor thickness limit 18.0 (0.709) mm (in)rear rotor thickness limit 8.0 (0.315) mm (in)
pedal free height M/T 177- 187 (6.97 - 7.36) mm (in)pedal free height A/T 186- 196 (7.32 - 7.72) mm (in)parking brake # of notches 6-8
Engine Compression in PSI
standard 192 @ 300rpmminimum 142 @ 300 rpmdifference limit between cylinders 14 @ 300rpm
Thermostat inspection
valve opening temperature 170 degree fahrenheitmaximum valve lift 0.31 inches @ 194 degree fahrenheit
Oil pressure check idle speed at 3000 rpm no load 60-70 PSI
Radiator cap relief pressure 11-14 psileakage test pressure 14 psi
