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FOR NORTH AMERICA: Fluids and Lubricants

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS REFERENCE CHART

Description Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.6 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
  • Engine oil with API Certification Mark (1)(2)
  • Viscosity SAE 5W-30 (2)
Without oil filter change 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt 5.0
Cooling system with reservoir tank 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal 8.2 Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
CVT fluid 10-3/4 qt 9 qt 10.2 Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 (3)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent(4)
Brake fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid(4) or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Brake grease - - - PBC (poly butyl cuprysil)
Brake pad plate grease - - - Molykote AS880N grease or equivalent
Multi-purpose grease - - - NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant 1.21 ± 0.055 lb - 0.55 ± 0.025 kg HFC-134a (R-134a) (5)
Air conditioning system oil 5.03 fl oz 5.3 fl oz 150 m l  NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent (5)
Windshield washer fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
(1) For further details, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".
(2) NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at your NISSAN dealer.
(3) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(4) DEXRON™ VI type ATF or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid may also be used.
(5) For further details, see "Air conditioning specification label".