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Fluids and Lubricants

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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures described elsewhere in this manual.

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric Measure

US

Measure

Imperial

Measure

Engine oil Drain and refill

With oil filter change

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(2WD models)

6.3 SYMBOL

6-5/8 qt

5-4/8 qt

VR30DDTT engine:

  • Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN" is recommended
  • If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above grade and viscosily. For additional information, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".

2.0 turbo gasoline engine:

  • Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, Viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent
  • As an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meeting specification MB229.5, Viscosity SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • For additional information, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(AWD models)

6.6 SYMBOL

7 qt

5-6/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of 2WD models)

4.8 SYMBOL

5-1/8 qt

4-2/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of 2WD models)

5.3 SYMBOL

5-5/8 qt

4-5/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of AWD models)

5.4 SYMBOL

5-6/8 qt

4-6/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of AWD models)

5.9 SYMBOL

6-2/8 qt

5-2/8 qt

Without oil

filter change

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(2WD models)

5.8 SYMBOL

6-1/8 qt

5-1/8 qt

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(AWD models)

6.1 SYMBOL

6-4/8 qt

5-3/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of 2WD models)

4.6 SYMBOL

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of 2WD models)

5.1 SYMBOL

5-3/8 qt

4-4/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of AWD models)

5.2 SYMBOL

5-4/8 qt

4-5/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of AWD models)

5.7 SYMBOL

6 qt

5 qt

Dry engine (Overhaul)

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(2WD models)

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2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

(AWD models)

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VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of 2WD models)

6.1 SYMBOL

6-4/8 qt

5-3/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of 2WD models)

7.6 SYMBOL

8 qt

6-5/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type A of AWD models)

6.6 SYMBOL

7 qt

5-6/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(Type B of AWD models)

8.2 SYMBOL

8-5/8 qt

7-2/8 qt

Engine

coolant

With reservoir tank

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

9.0 SYMBOL

9-4/8 qt

7-7/8 qt

VR30DDTT engine:

  • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

2.0 turbo gasoline engine:

  • BASF Glysantin ® G48 ®
  • Use BASF Glysantin ® G48 ® or equivalent in its quality. Any damage to the vehicle or within the engine cooling system caused by the use of engine coolant other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI's new vehicle limited warranty.

VR30DDTT

engine

(TYPE 1) *6

10.3 SYMBOL

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

(TYPE 2) *7

8.8 SYMBOL

9-2/8 qt

7-6/8 qt

Reservoir tank

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

0.9 SYMBOL

1 qt

6/8 qt

VR30DDTT

engine

0.6 SYMBOL

5/8 qt

4/8 qt

Intercooler coolant

With reservoir tank

3.2 SYMBOL

3-3/8 qt

2-7/8 qt
  • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Reservoir tank

0.15 SYMBOL

1/8 qt

1/8 qt

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

2.0L turbo

gasoline engine

10.1 SYMBOL*4

10-5/8 qt *4

8-7/8 qt *4
  • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
  • INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in INFINITI automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI's new vehicle limited warranty.

VR30DDTT

engine

10.0 SYMBOL*4

10-5/8 qt *4

8-3/4 qt *4

Differential gear oil

Front

0.65 SYMBOL

1-3/8 pt

1-1/8 pt
  • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.

Rear

1.05 SYMBOL

2-1/4 pt

1-7/8 pt
  • Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent

Transfer fluid

1.0 SYMBOL

2-1/8 pt

1-3/4 pt
  • Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
  • INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF ONLY in INFINITI transfers. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI's new vehicle limited warranty.

Power steering fluid (PSF) *5

1.0 SYMBOL

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt
  • Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent
  • Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF may prevent the power steering system from operating properly.

Brake fluid

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--
  • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *3 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

*3: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.

Multi-purpose grease

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--
  • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

--

--

--
  • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Fuel recommendation

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*4: The fluid capacity is the reference value.

*5: Without direct adaptive steering models.

*6: Turbo high pressure

*7: Turbo low pressure

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