Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil filter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt
LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) — — API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential)
— —
Gear Oil Hypoid LSD (Part No.: KLD31-
14002) or equivalent*2
Transfer fluid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt API GL-4*1
Power steering fluid Refill to the proper oil level
according to the instructions in
the ‘‘Do-it-yourself operations’’
section
Type DEXRONTMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft grease NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants
— —
Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ‘‘SAE viscosity number’’.
*2: API GL-5, SAE 140 and 10% volume of LSD Friction Modifier (Part No.: 38469-C6000) is an equivalent.
*3: For more information regarding suitable fluids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRONTMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT3 and DOT4).