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Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual - part 316

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

MA-11

2007 Pathfinder

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, refer to

MA-12, "SAE Viscosity Number"

*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON

III or MERCON

or equivalent ATF may also be used.

*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner Specification Label”.
*6: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0

C (32

F).

*7: DEXRON

III, MERCON

or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN

dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON

III or MERCON

Automatic

Transmission Fluid.
*8: For further details, refer to

GI-5, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

. For improved performance,

NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96).
*9: See your NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

21 1/8 gal

17 5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *8

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

5.1

5 3/8 qt

4 1/2 qt

API Certification Mark*1

Without oil filter
change

4.8

5 1/8 qt

4 1/4 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

6.3

6 5/8 qt

5 1/2 qt

Cooling system
(with reservoir at
“MAX” level)

Without rear A/C

10.2

2 3/4 gal

2 1/4 gal

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent

With rear A/C

13.4

3 1/2 gal

3 gal

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

10.3

10 7/8 qt

9 1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2

Rear final drive oil

1.4

3 pt

2 1/2 pt

API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil
(Part No. 999MP-DF200P) or equivalent
*9

Transfer fluid

ATX14B

3.0

3 1/8 qt

2 5/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Conti-
nental U.S and Alaska) or Canada NIS-
SAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *7

TX15B

2.0

2 1/8 qt

1 3/4 qt

Front final drive oil

0.85

1 3/4 pt

1 1/2 pt

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

●

API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0

2 1/8 pt

1 3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3

Brake fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent,
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) *4

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

1 1/4 gal

1 gal

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent

A/C system
refrigerant

Without rear A/C

0.70

0.05 kg

1.54

0.11 lb

1.54

0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R134a) *5

With rear A/C

0.85

0.05 kg

1.87

0.11 lb

1.87

0.11 lb

A/C system oil

Without rear A/C

180 m

6.1 fl oz

6.3 fl oz

NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or
equivalent *5

With rear A/C

210 m

7.1 fl oz

7.4 fl oz

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

2007 Pathfinder

SAE Viscosity Number

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GASOLINE ENGINE OIL

SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is recommended for all temperatures.

ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, long life, year-round, anti-freeze coolant
solution. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling system
additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

●

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
coolant or equivalent with the proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized water
or distilled water.

●

Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling system.

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For outside temperatures down to:

Anti-freeze coolant mixture ratio

Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze coolant

Demineralized water or distilled

water

– 35

– 30

50 %

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Checking Drive Belts

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Drive Belt Routing

WARNING:

Be sure to perform the inspection when the engine is stopped.

Remove air duct and resonator assembly (inlet) when inspecting the drive belt.

Visually check the entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

DRIVE BELT TENSION

There is no manual drive belt tension adjustment. The drive belt tension is automatically adjusted by the drive
belt auto tensioner.

Changing Engine Coolant

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WARNING:

●

To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

●

Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a
turn to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT

Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-
perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.

Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.

Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the reservoir cap. This is the only step required when
partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).

CAUTION:

Do not to allow the coolant to contaminate the drive belts.

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Drive belt

Power steering pump pulley

Generator pulley

Crankshaft pulley

A/C compressor

Cooling fan pulley

Idler pulley

Drive belt auto tensioner

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

2007 Pathfinder

When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine
removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the cylinder block drain plugs, and block heater if
equipped, to drain the cylinder block as shown.

NOTE:
For Canada, the “D” cylinder block drain plug as shown, is not a
cylinder block drain plug but a block heater.

Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.

Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to

CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE

COOLANT"

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder
block drain plugs, and block heater if equipped, if removed for a
total system drain or for engine removal or repair.

●

The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.

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Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug.
Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to

Sealants"

WLIA0020E

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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2007 Pathfinder

Block Plug and Block Heater Installation

Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.

Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling
system.

Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the
radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly
with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap
adapter.

Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is
placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed
position.

●

Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or equiv-
alent, mixed 50/50 with distilled water or demineralized water.
Refer to

MA-12, "ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE

RATIO"

Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must
be within specification.

CAUTION:

The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air
dryer.

The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open
the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.

Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches
of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, refer to the vacuum specifications based on the alti-
tude above sea level.

When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.

Part

Washer

Tightening Torque

19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

Reuse

9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)

New

6.0 N·m (0.61 kg-m, 53 in-lb)

Yes

62 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)

Plug

Yes

62 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)

Block heater

73.5 N·m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)

Tool number

: KV991J0070 (J-45695)

Cooling system capacity
(with reservoir)

: Refer to

MA-11, "Fluids

and Lubricants"

Compressed air
supply pressure

: 5.7 - 8.5 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm

, 80 - 120 psi)

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Altitude above sea level

Vacuum gauge reading

0 - 100 m (328 ft)

: 28 inches of vacuum

300 m (984 ft)

: 27 inches of vacuum

500 m (1,641 ft)

: 26 inches of vacuum

1,000 m (3,281 ft)

: 24 - 25 inches of vacuum

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10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then

open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.

CAUTION:

Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.

11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening and install the radiator cap.

12. Remove the reservoir cap.

13. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system

and top up the system as necessary before installing the reservoir cap.

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM

Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to

CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT"

Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX” line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.

Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.

Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.

Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to

CO-10, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT"

Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.

Checking Fuel Lines

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Inspect the fuel lines and fuel tank for improper mounting, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing, or deterioration.
As necessary, repair or replace any faulty parts.

Changing Fuel Filter

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The fuel filter is part of the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Refer to

FL-6, "FUEL

LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY"

WARNING:

Before replacing the fuel filter, release the fuel pressure from the fuel system. Refer to

EC-79, "FUEL

PRESSURE RELEASE"

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Changing Engine Air Cleaner Filter

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VISCOUS PAPER TYPE

NOTE:

●

The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals.

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Replace the air filter as necessary for required maintenance.

Unhook the clips and lift the air cleaner case (upper).

Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case (lower).

Install the new air cleaner filter in the air cleaner case (lower).

Lower the air cleaner case (upper) and hook the clips securely.

Air duct and resonator assembly

Air cleaner case (upper)

Air cleaner filter

Air cleaner case (lower)

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2007 Pathfinder

Changing Engine Oil

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WARNING:

●

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

●

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.

Warm up engine, put vehicle on flat and level surface then check for engine oil leakage from engine com-
ponents. Refer to

LU-7, "ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE"

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

Loosen oil filler cap and then remove drain plug.

Drain engine oil.

Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to

EM-27, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER"

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.

Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to

Engine oil capacity (Approximate):

Unit:

(US qt, Imp qt)

CAUTION:

●

When filling engine oil, do not pull out oil level gauge.

●

The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.

●

Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.

Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to

LU-7, "ENGINE OIL LEVEL"

Changing Oil Filter

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Remove the undercover using power tool.

Remove the oil filter using Tool.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
are hot.

CAUTION:

●

Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NIS-
SAN Oil Filter or equivalent.

●

When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.

●

Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.

●

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine and vehicle.

Remove any foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

Oil pan drain plug

: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25ft-lb)

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

5.1 (5 3/8, 4-1/2)

Without oil filter change

4.8 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)

Dry engine (Overhaul)

6.3 (6-5/8, 5-1/2)

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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