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Fluids and Lubricants

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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS CHART

Description Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 75.6 20 gal 16 5/8 gal Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) (1)
Engine oil
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 4.2 4 1/2 qt 3 3/4 qt
  • API Certification Mark (2)
  • API grade SL or SM, Energy Conserving (1)
  • ILSAC grade GF-3 and GF-4 (2)
Without oil filter change 4.0 4 1/4 qt 3 1/2 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.6 4 7/8 qt 4 qt
Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level 8.5 2 1/4 gal 1 7/8 gal Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
CVT Fluid 10 10 5/8 qt 8 3/4 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 (3)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent (4)
Brake fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (5) 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)
Windshield washer fluid - - - Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.55 ± 0.025 kg 1.21 ± 0.055 lb 1.21 ± 0.055 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) (6)
Air conditioning system oil 150 m l 5.03 fl oz 5.03 fl oz Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent (6)
(1) For improved performance, use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96).
(2) For further details, see "SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER ".
(3) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using 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) For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON™ III / MERCON™ 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".