coolant reservoir NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN 2013 User Guide

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 18 gal 15 gal 68.0See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *6 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change QR25DE 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6For QR25DE engine models:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 0W-20 *1 *9
For VQ35DE engine models:
Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1, *7
Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *1, *7
VQ35DE 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Without oil filter
change QR25DE 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
VQ35DE 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
4.5
Cooling system With reservoir QR25DE 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal 7.9 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VQ35DE 2-3/8 gal 2 gal 9.2
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *2
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper level according to the in-
structions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.*8 Genuine NISSAN E-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)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil ——— Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Windshield-washer fluid 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid
or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*4: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*6: For further details, see “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*7: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer. As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum oils
may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
*8: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
*9: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum oils may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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