VK56VD Gasoline Engine : Fluids and Lubricants

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric Measure

US

Measure

Imperial Measure

Fuel

98.4

26 gal

21-5/8 gal

• For further details, refer to Fuel .

Engine oil

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

6.5

6-7/8 qt

5-3/4 qt

• Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, see "Engine Oil Recommendation".

Without oil filter change

6.2

6-1/2 qt

5-1/2 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

7.6

8 qt

6-3/4 qt

Engine coolant

XD Models

With reservoir tank at MAX level

13.2

14 qt

11-5/8 qt

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

Non-XD Models

With reservoir tank at MAX level

13.4

14-1/8 qt

11-5/8 qt

Automatic transmission fluid

10.0 * ¹

10-5/8 qt* ¹

8-3/4 qt* ¹

• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF

• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Power steering fluid

XD Models

1.71

3-1/2 pt

3 pt

• Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent

Non-XD Models

1.05

2-1/4 pt

1-3/4 pt

Brake fluid

-

-

-

• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid* ² or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

Transfer fluid

XD Models

1.8

1-7/8 qt

1-5/8 qt

• Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M

• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer. Damage caused by fluids other than as recommended is not covered by the NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Non-XD Models

1.5

1-5/8 qt

1-3/8 qt

Differential gear oil

Front

XD Models

1.51

3-1/4 pt

2-5/8 pt

• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CT Synthetic GL-5 75W-90

• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CT Synthetic GL-5 75W-90 ONLY in final drive. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CT Synthetic GL-5 75W-90 may damage the differential gear. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Non-XD Models

1.25

2-5/8 pt

2-1/4 pt

Rear

XD Models

2.6

5-1/2 pt

4-5/8 pt

Non-XD Models

2.3

4-7/8 pt

4 pt

Multi-purpose grease

-

-

-

• NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

XD Models

0.80 ± 0.05 kg

1.76 ± 0.11 lb

1.76 ± 0.11 lb

• HFC-134a (R-134a)

Non-XD Models

0.73 ± 0.05 kg

1.60 ± 0.11 lb

1.60 ± 0.11 lb

Air conditioning system oil

220 m

7.4 fl oz

7.7 fl oz

• A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS)