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FOR MEXICO: Fluids and Lubricants

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Description Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 80 l 21 1/8 gal 17 5/8 gal Premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)
Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.1 l 5 3/8 qt 4 1/2 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 4.8 l 5 1/8 qt 4 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 l 6 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir at "MAX" level) 13.4 l 14 1/8 qt 11 3/4 qt Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality (2)
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 l 10 7/8 qt 9 1/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (3)
Rear final drive oil 1.4 l 3 pt 2 1/2 pt Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic or equivalent (4)
Transfer fluid ATX14B 3.0 l 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended (7)
Front final drive oil 0.85 l 1 3/4 pt 1 1/2 pt Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 l 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent (5)
Brake fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease - - - NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 l 1 1/4 gal 1 gal Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent
A/C system refrigerant 0.85 ± 0.05 kg 1.87 ± 0.11 lb 1.87 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R134a) (6)
A/C system oil 210 ml 7.1 fl oz 7.4 fl oz A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) (6)
(1) For further details, refer to "FOR MEXICO: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER ".
(2) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium 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) If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
(4) See a NISSAN dealership for service for synthetic oil.
(5) DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
(6) For further details, see "Air conditioner specification label".
(7) Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the warranty.
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