Capacity (approximate)
Metric
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fluid type
VK56DE
Imperial
US
Mea-
sure
Measure
Measure
Engine coolant
(with reservoir)
With rear heater
14.8 L 15-5/8 qt
13 qt
· Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent
· Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible
aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine
engine coolant. Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system
while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if
such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Without rear heater
With rear heater
Without rear heater
13.1 L 13-7/8 qt 11-1/2 qt
16.3 L 17-1/4 qt 14-3/8 qt
14.6 L 15-3/8 qt 12-7/8 qt
VK56VD For
Left-
Hand
Drive
(LHD)
model
For Right-Hand Drive (RHD)
16.5 L 17-1/2 qt 14-1/2 qt
13.4 L 14-1/8 qt 11-3/4 qt
model
VQ40DE
Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (ATF)
5-speed AT model
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· Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
· NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic
S ATF in NISSAN automatic
transmissions. If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J
ATF may also be used. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the automatic
transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the warranty.
7-speed AT model
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· 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 warranty.
Transfer fluid
· Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer
· Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid will damage the transfer,
which is not covered by the warranty.
Power steering fluid
Brake fluid
Refill to the proper fluid level
according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
· Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
· DEXRONTM VI type ATF may also be used.
For Mexico:
· Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or equivalent DOT3 or DOT4
· Never mix different types of fluids (DOT3 and DOT4).
Except for Mexico:
· Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or equivalent DOT3
Differential gear oil Front
Rear
Suspension fluid
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· Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent (mineral oil)
· Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
· Genuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid
· Using Hydraulic Suspension fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid
will damage the Hydraulic Suspension, which is not covered by the warranty. See a
NISSAN dealer for recommended hydraulic suspension fluid.
Multi-purpose grease
Air conditioner system refrigerant
Air conditioner system lubricants
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· NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
· HFC-134a (R-134a)
· NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
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