engine oil capacity NISSAN PATHFINDER 1996 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Warm up the engine until it reaches oper-
ating temperature, and then turn it off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the drain
plug.
4. Remove the oil filler cap.
5. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
completely drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove andreplace it at this time. See ªChanging oil
filterº.
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
Waste oil must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
6. Clean and re-install the drain plug and new
washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N×m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil and
install the oil filler cap securely.
See the ªTechnical informationº section for
refill capacity.
8. Start the engine.
Check for leakage around the drain plug.
Correct as required.9. Turn the engine off and wait several min-
utes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
IProlonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
ITry to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
IKeep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
SDI0416
7-8
Z01.2.1/R50-DX
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The following values are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different from them. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the ªDo-it-yourself operationsº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US
measureImp
measureLiter
Fuel 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal 80Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil (Refill)
with oil filter 3-7/8 qt 3-1/4 qt 3.7IAPI SG or SH and Energy Conserving
II
*2 *3
IAPI Certification Mark*2 *3without oil filter 3-5/8 qt 3 qt 3.4
Cooling system
(with heater and
reservoir tank)11-1/4 qt 9-3/8 qt 10.6Anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycol base)
*1: For further details, see the ªFuel recommendationº section.
*2: For further details, see recommended SAE viscosity number chart.
*3: For further details, see ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº.
CAPACITIES AND
RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2
Z01.2.1/R50-DX