FS5R30 Transmission / FS5R30A Transmission Overview

The FS5R30A transmission is a heavy duty 5-speed manual gearbox that was used by some of Nissan’s most iconic models. It’s reliable and robust, but FS5R30A transmission problems still happen. So let’s figure them out.

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FS5R30 Transmission / FS5R30A Transmission Applications

1989 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX FS5R30A
1992 – 1994 Nissan Hardbody D21 FS5R30A
1992 – 1998 Nissan Pathfinder FS5R30A
1995 – 1997 Nissan Pickup FS5R30A
2000 – 2004 Nissan Xterra

FS5R30A Transmission Technical Specifications

Ok to start, let’s decode the name:

FS5R30 / FS5R30A transmission

F – Floor shift
S – Overdrive
5 – 5 Forward gears
R30 – Transmission series
A – First update/mechanical revision

First used in the Z31 1987 Nissan Fairlady (300ZX), the FS5R30 transmission is a sturdy 5-speed manual gearbox that Nissan used behind its most powerful engines. These included:

Nissan VG30
Nissan VG30DT
Nissan VG30E
Nissan VG30DTT
Nissan VG30I
Nissan VG33E
Nissan VG33ER
Nissan VG35

FS5R30A Transmission Gear Ratios

1st = 3.32/3.58/4.06
2nd = 2.07/2.07/2.35
3rd = 1.36/1.36/1.49
4th = 1.00/1.00/1.00
5th = 0.71/0.81/0.86
R = 3.63/3.63/4.12

FS5R30A Transmission Oil Capacity

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What Transmission Do I Have?

2.4L/5-1/8 pt