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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20° F (-29° C) To Over 100° F (38°C) SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above 0 °F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 10W-30
Engine Coolant All 50/50 Mixture Of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Manual Transmission Gear Oil All API GL-4 80W-90 (2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid All Dexron III or Mercon
Power Steering Fluid All Type DEXRON IIE, DEXRON III Or Equivalent
Multi- Purpose Grease All NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Complex)
A/C System Refrigerant All R-134a or HFC-134a
A/C System Oil All Nissan A/C System Lubricant Type R Or Equivalent
Brake Fluid All Dot 3
(1) SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0° F (-18° C).
(2) SAE 80W-90 is preferable for outside temperatures below 104° F (40° C).