FOR USA AND CANADA: 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) ⁽⁷⁾

Engine oil Drain and refill

With oil filter change

VQ40DE

5.1 l

5 3/8 qt

4 1/2 qt

Engine oil with API Certification Mark ⁽¹⁾
Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VK56DE

6.5 l

6 7/8 qt

5 3/4 qt

Without oil filter change

VQ40DE

4.8 l

5 1/8 qt

4 1/4 qt

VK56DE

6.2 l

6 1/2 qt

5 1/2 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

VQ40DE

6.3 l

6 5/8 qt

5 1/2 qt

VK56DE

7.6 l

8 qt 6

3/4 qt

Cooling system (with reservoir at "MAX" level)

Without rear A/C

VQ40DE

10.2 l

10 3/4 qt

9 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/coolant (blue) or equivalent

With rear A/C

VQ40DE VK56DE

13.4 l

14 1/8 qt

11 3/4 qt

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

VQ40DE

10.3 l

10 7/8 qt

9 1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ⁽²⁾

VK56DE

10.6 l

11 1/4 qt

9 3/8 qt

Rear final drive oil

VQ40DE

1.4 l

3 pt 2

1/2 pt

API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 ⁽⁹⁾

VK56DE

1.75 l

3 3/4 pt

3 1/8 pt

Transfer fluid

ATX14B

3.0 l

3 1/8 qt

2 5/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended ⁽⁸⁾

TX15B

2.0 l

2 1/8 qt

1 3/4 qt

Front final drive oil

VQ40DE

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 ⁽⁶⁾

VK56DE

1.6 l

3 3/8 pt

2 7/8 pt

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0 l

2 1/8 pt

1 3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent ⁽³⁾

Brake fluid

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid ⁽⁴⁾ or equivalent, DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

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

Without rear A/C

0.70 ± 0.05 kg

1.54 ± 0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R134a) ⁽⁵⁾

With rear A/C

0.85 ± 0.05 kg

1.87 ± 0.11 lb

A/C system oil

Without rear A/C

180 ml

6.1 fl oz

6.3 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) ⁽⁵⁾

With Rear A/C

210 ml

7.1 fl oz

7.4 fl oz

⁽¹⁾	For further details, refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER ".

⁽²⁾

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 Matic J 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.

⁽³⁾	DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.

⁽⁴⁾	Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

⁽⁵⁾	For further details, see "Air Conditioner Specification Label".

⁽⁶⁾	For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F).

⁽⁷⁾	For further details, refer to "PRECAUTION FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE RECOMMENDED) ". For improved performance, NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96).

⁽⁸⁾	Using automatic transmission 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 NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

⁽⁹⁾	See a NISSAN dealership for service for synthetic oil.