oil capacity NISSAN PATHFINDER 2016 R52 / 4.G Owners Manual

CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 34 N·m (25 ft-lb)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications .....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering in another country ......9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ................9-12
Air conditioner specification label ................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-12Vehicle loading information
........................9-13
Terms ........................................ 9-13
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-14
Securing the load .............................. 9-15
Loading tips .................................. 9-16
Measurement of weights .......................9-16
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-17
Maximum load limits ........................... 9-17
Towing load/specification .......................9-20
Towing safety ................................. 9-21
Flat towing for 4–Wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-28
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-28
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-29
Emission control system warranty ..................9-30
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-30
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-31
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .......................9-32
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-32

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.
Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate) Recommended fluids and lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel Recommendation” in this
section.
Engine oil
Drain and refill VQ35DEWith oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt 4.8 L • Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional
petroleum based oils may be used and meet all specifications and re-
quirements necessary to maintain the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section of the manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
Without oil filter
change 4-3/4 qt
4 qt4.5 L
Engine coolant With reservoir 2-5/8 gal 2-1/8 gal9.8 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using
fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may
damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Differential gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle
malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate) Recommended fluids and lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Transfer fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid super GL-5 80W-90 or equiva-
lent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Power steering fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will pre-
vent the power steering system from operating properly.
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Windshield-washer fluid 1-3/8 gal1-1/8 gal 5 L • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section of the manual.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section of the manual.
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