Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 844

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will dam-
age the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
*5: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*6: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.

FOR USA AND CANADA : Engine Oil Recommendation

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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) certification and International Lubricant Standard-

ization 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.

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

74.0

19-1/2 gal

16-1/4 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent *2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

Without oil fil-
ter change

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Dry engine
(Overhaul)

5.1

5-3/8 qt

4-1/2 qt

Cooling system
(with reservoir at MAX level)

9.6

10-1/8 qt

8-1/2 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life An-
tifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

CVT fluid

8.8

9-1/4 qt

7-3/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3

Differential gear oil

0.5

1 pt

7/8 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid
Super Semi-synthetic API GL-5, Viscosity
SAE 75W-90*4

Transfer fluid

0.31

5/8 pt

1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid
Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity
SAE 80W-90

Power steering fluid (PSF)

—

Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent *5

Brake fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid *6 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.6

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.83

± 0.03 kg

1.83

± 0.07 lb

1.83

± 0.07 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *7

Air conditioning system oil

230 m

7.8 fl oz

8.1 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) *7

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR USA AND CANADA : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-

freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not nec-

essary.

WARNING:

• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pres-

sure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter

turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

• The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a

genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-

ant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to pro-

vide antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather

where the vehicle is operated, add Genuine NISSAN long life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate

following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s instructions to maintain

minimum antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine

cooling system.

• Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),

including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or the use of non-distilled water will

reduce the life expectancy of the factory filled coolant.

FOR MEXICO
FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants

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API certification mark

API service symbol

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Liter

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

74.0

19-1/2 gal

16-1/4 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at
least 87 AKI (RON 91)

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil*1
API grade SL, SM or SN*1
ILSAC grade GF-3, GF-4 or GF-5*1
Viscosity SAE 10W-30

Without oil filter
change

4.5

4-3/4 qt

4 qt

Dry engine (en-
gine overhaul)

5.1

5-3/8 qt

4-1/2 qt

Cooling system
(with reservoir at MAX level)

9.6

10-1/8 qt

8-1/2 qt

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or
equivalent*2

CVT fluid

8.8

9-1/4 qt

7-3/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3*4

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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*1: For additional information, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) 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.
*3: Use Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic GL-5. Using differential gear oil other than Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil
Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic GL-5 will damage the differential gear, which is not covered by the warranty.
*4: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 will damage the
CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.
*5: The use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*6: For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.

FOR MEXICO : SAE Viscosity Number

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GASOLINE ENGINE

• 10W-30 is preferable.

5W-30 is also preferable and will improve fuel economy.

If 10W-30 or 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity, from the

chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

Differential gear oil

0.5

1 pt

7/8 pt

Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil Hypoid Super Semi-
synthetic GL-5 75W-90*3

Transfer oil

0.31

5/8 pt

1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-
90

Power steering fluid (PSF)

—

Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent*5

Brake fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.6

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.83

± 0.03 kg

1.83

± 0.07 lb

1.83

± 0.07 lb

HFC-134a (R-134a) *6

Air conditioning system oil

230 m

7.8 fl oz

8.1 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) *6

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Liter

US measure

Imp measure

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR MEXICO : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,

year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality engine

coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion

and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system

additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genu-

ine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality with

the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown right.

The use of other types of engine coolant may damage the

engine cooling system.

• When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant

hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to coolant

temperature.

Mixed coolant specific gravity

Unit: specific gravity

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure

coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to

allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

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Engine coolant mixture

ratio

Coolant temperature

°C (°F)

15 (59)

25 (77)

35 (95)

45 (113)

30%

1.046 - 1.050

1.042 - 1.046

1.038 - 1.042

1.033 - 1.038

50%

1.076 - 1.080

1.070 - 1.076

1.065 - 1.071

1.059 - 1.065

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