CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.
WARNING
● Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
● Be careful not to burn yourself. The en-
gine oil may be hot.
● Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
● Check your local regulations. 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug
Band a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
Bwith a wrench. Do not use excessive
force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap
Asecurely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug
Band oil filter. Correct as
required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities. 10-2
Fuel recommendation . 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . 10-6
Air conditioner system (if so equipped)
refrigerant and oil recommendations . 10-7
Specifications . 10-8
Engine . 10-8
Wheels and tires . 10-9
Dimensions and weights . 10-9
When traveling or registering in another country . 10-10
Vehicle identification . 10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . 10-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) . 10-10
Engine serial number . 10-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label . 10-11
Emission control information label . 10-11 Tire and loading information label
. 10-12
Air conditioner specification label
(if so equipped) . 10-12
Installing front license plate (if so equipped) . 10-12
Vehicle loading information . 10-13
Terms . 10-13
Determining vehicle load capacity . . . 10-14
Loading tips . 10-16
Measurement of weights . 10-16
Towing a trailer . 10-17
Flat towing . 10-17
Uniform tire quality grading . 10-17
Emission control system warranty . 10-18
Reporting safety defects . 10-19
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . 10-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR) . 10-20
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-20
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 41 L 10-7/8 gal 9 gal For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the “Do-it-yourself ” sec-
tion in this manual. With oil filter
change 3.5 L 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt • Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that
matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, refer
to “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all
specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the NISSAN New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil
filter change 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Engine coolant with
reservoir With automatic transmission 6.6 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze/ Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
With manual transmission 6.7 L 1-3/4 gal 1-1/2 gal
Manual transmission gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85
or equivalent
• If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not
available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary
replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available.
Automatic transmission fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission
durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not cov-
ered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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