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Nissan Cube. Manual - part 659

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For additional information, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.

*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the
CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type is not available, API GL-4+, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used
as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type as soon as it is available.

*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

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 Lubri-
cant Standardization 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.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp mea-

sure

Liter

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter change

4-3/8 qt

3-5/8 qt

4.1

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equiv-
alent
Engine oil with API Certification

Mark*

Viscosity SAE 5W-30

Without oil filter change

4 qt

3-3/8 qt

3.8

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5-1/8 qt

4-3/8 qt

4.9

Cooling system

With reservoir
tank

CVT models

7-1/2 qt

6-1/4 qt

7.1

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

M/T models

7-1/4 qt

6 qt

6.8

Reservoir tank

3/4 qt

5/8 qt

0.7

CVT fluid

7-7/8 qt

6-1/2 qt

7.4

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *

Manual transaxle gear oil

4-1/4 pt

3-1/2 pt

2.0

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmis-
sion Fluid (MTF) TL/JR Type 75W-80,

or equivalent *

Brake and clutch fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty

Brake Fluid*

or equivalent DOT 3

(US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

—

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent

Fuel recommendation

—

Refer to

GI-30, "Fuel"

API certification mark

API service symbol

JSPIA0014ZZ

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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Anti-Freeze 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:

• 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 radia-
tor.

• 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 you operate your vehicle, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concen-
trate following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN
Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufactur'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-fill coolant.

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

DRIVE BELT

DRIVE BELT : Exploded View

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DRIVE BELT : Checking

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WARNING:

Perform this step when engine is stopped.
• Check that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range

(A) in the figure.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in the fig-

ure.

• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment

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ENGINE COOLANT

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining

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WARNING:

• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine

coolant escaping from radiator.

• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres-

sure. Then turn it all the way.

Remove engine under cover.

Alternator

Drive belt auto-tensioner

Crankshaft pulley

A/C compressor (models with A/C)
Idler pulley (models without A/C)

Water pump

Drive belt

Possible use range

Range when new drive belt is in-
stalled

Indicator

PBIC3137J

Refer to

EM-113, "Drive Belt"

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.

CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.
• When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water

drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to

EM-87, "Disassembly

and Assembly"

Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to

CO-14, "Exploded View"

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

MA-14, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing"

ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling

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CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-rings.
• Do not put additive such as waterleak preventive, since it may cause cooling waterway clogging.
• When refilling use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality

mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

• If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to

EM-87, "Disassem-

bly and Assembly"

Check that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.

Remove air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to

EM-24,

"Exploded View"