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Fluids and Lubricants

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS CHART

Description Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 4 1/4 qt 4.0 3 1/2 qt
  • API Certification Mark(1)
  • API grade SL, Energy Conserving(1)
  • ILSAC grade GF-III(1)
Without oil filter change 3 7/8 qt 3.7 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 5 1/4 qt 5.0 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system Without reservoir 7 7/8 qt 7.5 6 5/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
Reservoir 3/4 qt 0.7 5/8 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2 3/8 qt 2.3 2qt Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 4 A/T 9 3/4 qt 9.2 8 1/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic "D" ATF (Continental US and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid(2)
5 A/T 7 3/4 qt 7.3 6 3/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic "K" ATF(3)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 2 1/8 pt 1.0 1 3/4 pt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalents(4)
Brake and clutch fluids - - - Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (5) or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease - - - NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant - - - HFC-134a(R-134a)(6)
Air conditioning system lubricant - - - Genuine NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type DH-PS or equivalent(6)
(1) For further details, see "SAE Viscosity Number".

(2) DEXRONTM III/MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III/MERCON TM Automatic Transmission Fluid.

(3) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic "K" ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

(4) For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRONTM III/MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.

(5) Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.

(6) For further details, see "Air conditioner specification label".
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