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 antifreeze and coolant
protection. The antifreeze solution contains
rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional en-
gine cooling system additives are not neces-
sary.
WARNING
∙ Never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
Wait until the engine and radiator cool
down. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the ra-
diator. For additional information on
precautions, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section of this manual.
∙ The radiator is equipped with a pressure
type radiator cap. To prevent engine
damage, use only a Genuine NISSAN ra-
diator cap.
CAUTION
∙ Never use any cooling system additives
such as radiator sealer. Additives may
clog the cooling system and cause dam-
age to the engine, transmission and/or
cooling system.
∙ When adding or replacing coolant, be
sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long
Life
Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue)
or
equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted
to provide antifreeze protection to -34°
F (-37° C). If additional freeze protection
is needed due to weather where you op-
erate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) con-
centrate 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 protec-
tion 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.
∙ The life expectancy of the factory-fill
coolant is 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
or 7 years. Mixing any other type of cool-
ant 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-fill coolant.
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
8-4
Do-it-yourself