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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.21 LBS. 0.54 KG HFC-134a (R-134a) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Trans Mfr CD RE0F10A 7.75 QTS. 7.33 L Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 Using Fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT Transmission. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 S
Engine Coolant 2.5L Eng w/Reservoir tank 8.13 QTS. 7.69 L Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.88 QTS. 4.61 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Dry engine 5.75 QTS. 5.44 L API - SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank 20.00 GALS. 75.7 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.82 QTS. 1.72 L Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85 API GL-4, SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available. S
Power Steering Fluid 1.13 QTS. 1.06 L Genuine NISSAN Power Steering Fluid or equivalent DEXRON VI type ATF may also be used. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 4.75 QTS. 4.49 L Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S