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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only.

NOTE:

(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section

- Page

or

- Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or 
months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 

1,000
(km x 

1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.5

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Brake lines and cables

I

I

MA-49

Brake pads and rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-50

Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-39

Transfer fluid and front final drive oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-44

,

MA-43

,   

MA-45

Rear final drive oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-46

, 

MA-46

Steering gear, linkage, axle, and suspension 
parts

I

I

I

I

MA-50

, 

MA-51

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-49

Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)

I

I

I

I

MA-44

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-39

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

MA-38

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section

- Page

or

- Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or 
months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 

1,000
(km x 

1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Brake lines and cables

I

I

MA-49

Brake pads and rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-50

Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-39

Transfer fluid and front final drive oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-42

,

MA-43

,  

MA-45

Rear final drive oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-46

, 

MA-46

Steering gear, linkage, axle, and suspension 
parts

I

I

I

I

MA-50

, 

MA-51

Tire Rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-49

Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)

I

I

I

I

MA-44

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-39

In-cabin microfilter

R

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

NOTE:

(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found 
      damaged, or if the auto tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required. 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage interval only.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Section - 

Page or - Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-21

 (VQ40DE)

MA-30

 (VK56DE)

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

MA-25

 (VQ40DE)

MA-33

 (VK56DE)

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-37

 (VQ40DE)

MA-37

 (VK56DE)

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-24

 (VQ40DE)

MA-33

 (VK56DE)

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

MA-21

 (VQ40DE)

MA-30

 (VK56DE)

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-25

 (VQ40DE)

MA-34

 (VK56DE)

Engine oil filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-26

 (VQ40DE)

MA-34

 (VK56DE)

Spark plugs (IRIDIUM-
TIPPED type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

MA-27

 (VQ40DE)

MA-36

 (VK56DE)

Intake and exhaust valve 
clearance*

NOTE (4)

EM-128

 (VQ40DE)

EM-244

 (VK56DE)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section

- Page

or

- Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Brake  lines  and  cables

I

I

I

I

MA-49

Brake  pads  and  rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-50

Automatic  transmission  fluid

I

I

I

I

MA-39

Transfer  fluid  and  front  final  drive  oil

I

I

I

I

MA-42

,

MA-43

,  

MA-44

, 

MA-45

Rear  final  drive  oil

I

I

I

I

MA-46

, 

MA-46

Steering gear, linkage, axle, and sus-
pension parts.

I

I

MA-50

, 

MA-51

Tire rotation

NOTE (1)

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NOTE:

(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-

ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-

nance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, E = Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio

NOTE:

 Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

(1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(3) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant, 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. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24,000 mi8les) or 24
months. 
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section. 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4X4)

I

I

I

I

MA-44

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-39

In-cabin  microfilter

R

R

R

R

MA-38

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section

- Page

or

- Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

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page

Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months, 
whichever comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Engine compartment and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

See NOTE 

(1)

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Drive belts

See NOTE 

(2)

I

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EM-14

Engine oil (Use recommended oil)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-9

Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN engine oil filter or 
equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-11

Engine coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or 
equivalent in its quality)

See NOTE 

(3)

E

R

CO-12

Cooling system

I

I

I

I

CO-11

Fuel lines and EVAP vapor lines

I

I

MA-28

Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

R

R

MA-25

Fuel filter

See NOTE 

(4)

—

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

       Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)

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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate, T = Tighten

 Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

(1) It is applicable, when the vehicle is in commercial use.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is

mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-

formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

A — Driving in dusty conditions

B — Repeatedly driving short distances

C — Towing a trailer or caravan

D — Extensive idling

E —Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either

extremely low or extremely high

F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas

G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials

H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

page

Perform either at number of kilometers 
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Brake and automatic transmission fluid 
(For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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BR-20

TM-155

Brake fluid

R

R

BR-20

Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valve

I

I

BR-10

Power steering fluid & lines (For level & 
leaks)

I

I

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I

I

I

I

I

ST-13

Brake  &  exhaust  systems

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

BR-13

 

Brakes, 

EX-5

 Ex-

haust

Transfer  gear  fluid  (For  level  &leaks)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

DLN-135

Differential gear oil (For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

DLN-348
DLN-416

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller shaft, and drive 
shafts

I

I

I

I

MA-50
MA-51
MA-44

Body mountings

See NOTE (1)

T

T

T

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Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & 
balance wheels)

I

I

I

I

FSU-6

,

WT-49
WT-48

Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nents

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

MA-50

Locks, hinges and hood latch

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

MA-53

Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors 
and adjustor

I

I

I

I

MA-53

Foot brake & parking brake 
 (For free play, stroke & operation)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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BR-17

,

PB-5

,

Air conditioner filter

R

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I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

Maintenance for off-road driving (4WD only)

Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water, more frequent maintenance may be required of the

following items.

• Brake pads and rotors

• Brake lines and hoses

• Differential gear oil, transfer fluid and automatic transmission fluid

• Steering linkage

• Propeller shafts and front drive shafts

• Air cleaner filter

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference 

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Air  cleaner  filter       

 

Viscous  paper  filter Replace

More  frequently

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Engine  oil  and  engine  oil  filter       

Replace

Every 5,000 km (3,000 
miles) or 3 months

LU-9

LU-11

.

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Brake  fluid

Replace

Every 20,000 km (12,000 
miles) or 12 months

BR-20

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Automatic transmission fluid

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000 
miles) or 24 months

TM-157

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Differential gear oil

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000 
miles) or 24 months

DLN-348
DLN-416

.

.

.

.

.

.

G H

.

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts & propeller shaft, & drive 
shafts

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000 
miles) or 6 months

MA-50

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MA-44

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Locks,  hinges  and  hood  latch

Inspect

Every 5,000 km (3,000 
miles) or 3 months

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Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents

Inspect

Every 5,000 km (3,000 
miles) or 3 months

MA-50

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Air  conditioner  filter

Replace

More  frequently

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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For North America: Fluids and Lubricants

*1: For further details, refer to 

MA-17, "For North America: Engine Oil Recommendation"

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*2: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durabil-
ity, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: DEXRON

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 VI type 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).

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80 

21 1/8 gal

17 5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *7

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter 
change

VQ40DE

5.1 

5 3/8 qt

4 1/2 qt

• Engine oil with API Certification 

Mark *1

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VK56DE

6.5 

6 3/4 qt

5 3/4 qt

Without oil 
filter change

VQ40DE

4.8 

5 1/8 qt

4 1/4 qt

VK56DE

6.2 

6 1/2 qt

5 1/2 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

VQ40DE

6.3 

 6 5/8 qt

5 1/2 qt

VK56DE

7.6 

 8 qt

6 3/4 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)

VQ40DE

10.3 

10 7/8 qt

9 1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2

VK56DE

10.6 

11 1/4 qt

9 3/8 qt

Rear final drive oil

VQ40DE

1.4 

3 pt

2 1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN differential oil syn-
thetic 75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic 
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *8

VK56DE

1.75 

3 3/4 pt

3 1/8 pt

Transfer fluid

ATX14B

3.0 

3 1/8 qt

2 5/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recom-
mended *8

TX15B

2.0 

2 1/8 qt

1 3/4 qt

Front final drive oil

VQ40DE

0.85 

1 3/4 pt

1 1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hy-
poid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 
Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *6

VK56DE

1.6 

3 3/8 pt

2 7/8 pt

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 *4 or equivalent,
DOT 3 

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

0.85 

±

 0.05 kg

1.87 

±

 0.11 lb

1.87 

±

 0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R134a) *5

A/C system oil

210 m

7.4 fl oz

7.1 fl oz

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

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*7: For further details, refer to 

GI-26, "Precaution 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).
*8: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer
durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

For North America: 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 Ameri-

can Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubricant

Standardization and Approval Commottee (ILSAC) certification and

SAE viscosity standard (2). These oils have the API certification

mark (1) 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.

 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 cool-

ant 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

°

 C

°

 F

Genuine NISSAN Long Life 

Antifreeze coolant 

Demineralized water or distilled 

water

– 35

°

– 30

°

50 %

50 %

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80 

21 1/8 gal

17 5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

2010 Pathfinder

M A - 1 8

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

*1: For further details, refer to 

MA-18, "For Mexico: SAE Viscosity Number"

.

*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium 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: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or 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 warranty.
*4: See a NISSAN dealership for service for synthetic oil.

*5: DEXRON

TM

 VI type ATF can be used.

*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
*7: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage
the transfer, which is not covered by the warranty.

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GASOLINE ENGINE

• 5W-30 is preferable.

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter change

5.1 

5 3/8 qt

4 1/2 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API grade SL or SM *1
ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4 *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)

10.2 

2 3/4 gal

2 1/4 gal

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or 
equivalent *2

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

10.3 

10 7/8 qt

9 1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *3

Rear final drive oil

2.01 

4 1/4 pt

3 1/2 pt

API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity 
SAE 75W-90 or equivalent *4

Transfer fluid

2.0 

2 1/8 qt

1 3/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recom-
mended *7

Front final drive oil

0.85 

1 3/4 pt

1 1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hy-
poid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, 
Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *1 

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0 

2 1/8 pt

1 3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *5

Brake fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or 
equivalent DOT 3

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (lithium soap base)

Brake grease

—

—

—

PBC (poly butyl cuprysil) grease or 
equivalent

A/C system refrigerant

0.85 

±

 0.05 kg

1.87 

±

 0.11 lb

1.87 

±

 0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R134a) *6

A/C system oil

210 m

7.1 fl oz

7.4 fl oz

NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or 
equivalent *6

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

2010 Pathfinder