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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.10 OZS. 0.12 L Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) or equivalent. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.25 LBS. 0.56 KG HFO - 1234yf (R-1234yf) Approximate capacity. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.5L Eng 8.65 QTS. 8.18 L Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 S
Differential Gear Oil 0.58 QTS. 0.54 L Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil. S
Engine Coolant 2.5L Eng w/Reservoir tank 8.90 QTS. 8.42 L Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Approximate capacity. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Drain and Refill,w/Filter 5.40 QTS. 5.11 L Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 5.00 QTS. 4.73 L Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. S
Fuel Tank FWD 16.25 GALS. 61.51 L S
Transfer Case Fluid 0.35 QTS. 0.33 L Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S