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FOR MEXICO: Fluids and Lubricants

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS REFERENCE CHART

  Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.6 4 qt Genuine NISSAN engine oil(1)
API grade SL or SM(1)
ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4(1)
Viscosity SAE 10W-30
Without oil filter change 4.3 3-3/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 5.4 4-3/4 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir) 8.2 1-3/4 gal Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality(2)
CVT fluid 10.2 9 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2(3)
Brake fluid - - DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Power steering fluid 1.0 7/8 qt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent (4)
Multi-purpose grease - - NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
(1) For further details, see "SAE Viscosity Number".
(2) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine 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. 
(3) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.
(4) DEXTRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.