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Lubrication Specifications

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

Material Condition Specification
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Less Than -20°F (-29°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1) Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C) SAE 10W-30
Engine Coolant All 50/50 Mixture Of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Manual Transmission Gear Oil All API GL-4 SAE 80W-90 (2)
Automatic Transmission Fluid All Dexron III Or Mercon
Transfer Fluid All Type DEXRON
Brake Fluid All DOT 3
Final Drive Without LSD API GL-5 (2)
Final Drive With LSD: Only LSD Gear Oil API GL-5 (3)
Multi- Purpose Grease All NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Complex)
Manual Steering Gear Oil All API GL-4
Clutch Fluid All DOT 3
Power Steering Fluid All Type DEXRON II Or Equivalant
A/C Refrigerant All HFC-134a (R134a)
A/C System Lubricants All Nissan A/C System Oil Type R or Equivalent
(1) SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if the Ambient Temperature is above 0° F (-18° C).
(2) SAE 80W-90 is preferable for outside temperatures below 104° F (40° C).
(3) SAE 90 is acceptable in temperatures above 0° (-18°C).
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