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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-29°C) To More Than 105°F (40°C) SAE 5W-30: API SH or SG
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 105°F (40°C) SAE 10W-30: API SH or SG
Brake Fluid All DOT 3
Power Steering Fluid All Dexron II ATF
Engine Coolant All Ethylene-Glycol Based Antifreeze
Automatic Transmission All Nissan Matic "D" or Dexron III/Mercon ATF
Manual Transmission (2) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-29°C) Up To 104°F (40°C) SAE 75W-90, 80W-90: API GL-4
Manual Transmission (2) Ambient Temperature Above 32°F (0°C) To Over 104°F (40°C) SAE 140: API GL-4
Fuel All Unleaded: 87 Octane Minimum
(1) SAE 5W-30 is preferred for all ambient temperatures.
(2) SAE 80W-90 is preferred if the ambient temperatures is below 104°F (40°C).