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 information.

Fluid types			Capacity (Approximate)			Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fluid types			US measure	Imp measure	Liter	Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Engine oil Drain and refill	With oil filter change	2.0L turbo gasoline engine (2WD models)	6-5/8 qt	5-4/8 qt	6.3	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".
	With oil filter change	2.0L turbo gasoline engine (AWD models)	7 qt	5-6/8 qt	6.6
	Without oil filter change	2.0L turbo gasoline engine (2WD models)	6-1/8 qt	5-1/8 qt	5.8
	Without oil filter change	2.0L turbo gasoline engine (AWD models)	6-4/8 qt	5-3/8 qt	6.1
Dry engine (Overhaul)		2.0L turbo gasoline engine (2WD models)	-	-	-
Dry engine (Overhaul)		2.0L turbo gasoline engine (AWD models)	-	-	-
Engine coolant	With reservoir tank	2.0L turbo gasoline engine	9-4/8 qt	7-7/8 qt	9.0	BASF Glysantin^® G48^® Use BASF Glysantin^® G48^® or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of nongenuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Engine coolant	Reservoir tank	2.0L turbo gasoline engine	1 qt	6/8 qt	0.9
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)		2.0L turbo gasoline engine	10-5/8 qt^*1	8-7/8 qt^*1	10.1^*1	Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil		Front	1-3/8 pt	1-1/8 pt	0.65	Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL - 5 80W - 90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.
Differential gear oil		Rear	2-1/4 pt	1-7/8 pt	1.05	API GL-5 Synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
Transfer fluid			2-1/8 pt	1-3/4 pt	1.0	Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF)^*2			1-1/8 qt	7/8 qt	1.0	Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
Brake fluid			-	-	-	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			-	-	-	NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid			-	-	-	Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel recommendation			-	-	-	Refer to FUEL .

*1: The fluid capacity is the reference value.

*2: Without direct adaptive steering models.