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CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED

FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the

procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Fluid type

Imperial

Metric

Measure

Measure Measure

Fuel

55 L

3.8 L

3.6 L

14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal

ā See “Fuel information” (P.10-3).

Engine oil^*1

With oil filter change

Without oil filter change

4 qt

3-7/8 qt

3-3/8 qt

3-1/8 qt

ā Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended.

ā If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN

motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or

engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New

Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter

recommendation” (P.10-5).

Drain and refill

^*1: For additional

information, see

“Changing engine

oil and filter” (P.8-

6).

Engine coolant

With reservoir

Reservoir

CVT model

MT model

8.7 L

8.5 L

0.6 L

—

9-1/4 qt

8-3/8 qt

5/8 qt

—

7-5/8 qt

7 qt

1/2 qt

—

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

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid

ā Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3

ā NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY

in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent

to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the

use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New

Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ā Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ 75W-80 or equivalent

ā If Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ is not available, API GL-4,

Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use

Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ as soon as it is available.

Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil

—

Differential gear oil

Transfer fluid

Brake and clutch fluid

—

ā Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent

conventional (non-synthetic) oil

Refill to the proper oil level ac-

cording to the instructions in the

“8. Do-it-yourself” section.

ā Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid^*2or equivalent DOT 3

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

Multi-purpose grease

Air conditioning system refrigerant

—

ā NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

ā See “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.

ā HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Air conditioning system lubricants

Window washer fluid

—

ā See “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specification label.

ā A/C System Oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or ND-OIL12(PAG) or equivalent

4.5 L

1-1/4 gal

1 gal

ā Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or

equivalent

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FUEL INFORMATION

Reformulated gasoline

(MMT). Using fuel containing

MMT may adversely affect vehicle

performance and vehicle emis-

sions. Not all fuel dispensers are

labeled to indicate MMT content,

so you may have to consult your

gasoline retailer for more details.

Note that Federal and California

laws prohibit the use of MMT in

reformulated gasoline.

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an

octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-

Knock Index) number (Research octane

number 91).

Some fuel suppliers are now producing

reformulated gasolines. These gasolines

are specially designed to reduce vehicle

emissions. NISSAN supports efforts to-

wards cleaner air and suggests that you

use reformulated gasoline when avail-

able.

CAUTION

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Using a fuel other than that spe-

cified could adversely affect the

emission control system, and

may also affect warranty cover-

age.

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-

ing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE

and methanol with or without advertising

their presence. NISSAN does not recom-

mend the use of fuels of which the

oxygenate content and the fuel compat-

ibility for your vehicle cannot be readily

determined. If in doubt, ask your service

station manager.

U.S. government regulations re-

quire ethanol dispensing pumps

to be identified by

a small,

square, orange and black label

with the common abbreviation or

the appropriate percentage for

that region.

Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, because

this will damage the three-way

catalyst.

Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in

your vehicle. Your vehicle is not

designed to run on E-15 or E-85

fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a

vehicle not specifically designed

for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely

affect the emission control de-

vices and systems of the vehicle.

Damage caused by such fuel is

not covered by the NISSAN new

vehicle limited warranty.

Gasoline specifications

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,

please take the following precautions as

the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle

performance problems and/or fuel sys-

tem damage.

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that

meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter

(WWFC) specifications where it is avail-

able. Many of the automobile manufac-

turers developed this specification to

improve emission control system and

vehicle performance. Ask your service

station manager if the gasoline meets

the WWFC specifications.

The fuel should be unleaded and

have an octane rating no lower than

that recommended for unleaded

gasoline.

If an oxygenate-blend, other than

methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 10% oxyge-

nate. (MTBE may, however, be added

Do not use fuel that contains the

octane booster methylcyclopen-

tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

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up to 15%.)

label MMT content, not all do, so you may

have to consult your gasoline retailer for

more details.

E-15 fuel

E-15 fuel contains more than 10%

oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely

affect the emission control devices

and systems of the vehicle and

should not be used. Damage caused

by such fuel is not covered by the

NISSAN new vehicle limited war-

ranty.

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately

15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gaso-

line. E-15 can only be used in vehicles

designed to run on E- 15 fuel. Do not use

E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. government

regulations require fuel ethanol dispen-

sing pumps to be identified with small,

square, orange and black label with the

common abbreviation or the appropriate

percentage for that region.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

any aftermarket fuel additives (for exam-

ple, fuel injector cleaner, octane booster,

intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which

are sold commercially. Many of these

additives intended for gum, varnish or

deposit removal may contain active sol-

vent or similar ingredients that can be

harmful to the fuel system and engine.

If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol

(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It

E-85 fuel

should also contain

a suitable

amount of appropriate cosolvents

and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-

erly formulated with appropriate

cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors,

such methanol blends may cause

fuel system damage and/or vehicle

performance problems. At this time,

sufficient data is not available to

ensure that all methanol blends are

suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately

85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gaso-

line. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible

Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in

your vehicle. U.S. government regulations

require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to

be identified by a small, square, orange

and black label with the common abbre-

viation or the appropriate percentage for

that region.

Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating lower than recommended can

cause persistent, heavy “spark knock”.

(Spark knock is

a metallic rapping

noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine

damage. If you detect persistent

heavy spark knock even when using

gasoline of the stated octane rating, or

if you hear steady spark knock while

holding a steady speed on level roads, it

is recommended you have a NISSAN

dealer correct the condition. Failure to

correct the condition is misuse of the

vehicle, for which NISSAN is not respon-

sible.

If any driveability problems such as en-

gine stalling and difficult hot-starting are

experienced after using oxygenate-blend

fuels, immediately change to a non-oxy-

genate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of

MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during

refueling. Gasoline containing oxyge-

nates can cause paint damage.

Fuel containing MMT

MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-

nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting

additive. NISSAN does not recommend

the use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel

may adversely affect vehicle perfor-

mance, including the emissions control

system. Note that while some fuel pumps

Incorrect ignition timing will result in

spark knock, after-run and/or overheat-

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ing, which may cause excessive fuel

consumption or engine damage. If any

of the above symptoms are encountered,

have your vehicle checked. It is recom-

mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for

servicing.

However, now and then you may notice

light spark knock for a short time while

accelerating or driving up hills. This is

not a cause for concern, because you

get the greatest fuel benefit when there

is light spark knock for a short time

under heavy engine load.

JVT0351X

API certification mark

API service symbol

dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)

certification and SAE viscosity standard.

These oils have the API certification mark

on the front of the container. Oils which

do not have the specified quality label

should not be used as they could cause

engine damage.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-

COMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade,

quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure

satisfactory engine life and performance,

see “Capacities and recommended fluids/

lubricants” (P.10-2). NISSAN recommends

the use of an energy conserving oil in

order to improve fuel economy.

Select only engine oils that meet the

American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-

cation or International Lubricant Standar-

Oil additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of

oil additives. The use of an oil additive is

not necessary when the proper oil type is

used and maintenance intervals are fol-

lowed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or

has been previously used should not be

used.

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recommended change interval.

will not harm the earth’s ozone layer.

Although this refrigerant does not affect

the earth’s atmosphere, certain govern-

mental regulations require the recovery

and recycling of any refrigerant during

automotive air conditioning system ser-

vice. A NISSAN dealer has the trained

technicians and equipment needed to

recover and recycle your air conditioning

system refrigerant.

Oil viscosity

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-

FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-

COMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your

NISSAN vehicle must be charged with

the specified refrigerant and compres-

sor oil or equivalent. See the air condi-

tioner specification label. (See “Air

conditioner specification label” (P.10-

10).)

The engine oil viscosity or thickness

changes with temperature. Because of

this, it is important to select the engine oil

viscosity based on the temperatures at

which the vehicle will be operated before

the next oil change. Choosing an oil

viscosity other than that recommended

could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN

dealer when servicing your air condition-

ing system.

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with

a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter.

When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil

filter or its equivalent for the reason

described in “Change intervals”.

Type A

— HFC-134a (R-134a)

— A/C system oil ND-OIL8(PAG) or

equivalent

Type B

Change intervals

— HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

The oil and oil filter change intervals for

your engine are based on the use of the

specified quality oils and filters. Using an

engine oil and filter other than the

specified quality, or exceeding recom-

mended oil and filter change intervals

could reduce engine life. Damage to the

engine caused by improper maintenance

or use of incorrect oil and filter quality

and/or viscosity is not covered by the

NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

— A/C system oil ND-OIL12(PAG) or

equivalent

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or oil

may cause severe damage to the air

conditioning system and may re-

quire the replacement of all air con-

ditioner system components.

Your engine was filled with a high quality

engine oil when it was built. You do not

have to change the oil before the first

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) or HFO-

1234yf (R-1234yf) in your NISSAN vehicle

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