engine oil NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 Service Manual

120,000 miles/(192,000 km)/
144 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Drive belts*
• EVAP vapor lines & fuel lines*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-pension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Coupling oil
• Transfer fluid
Essential:
• Replace air cleaner filter (1)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & oil filter (5)
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery
• Tire rotation Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads and rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts
Essential:
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace differential gear oil
• Replace transfer fluid
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not per-
form such maintenance in order to main-
tain the emission warranty or manufac-
turer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be
required.
(5) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).
Maintenance and schedules9-21

10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities...................................... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................10-4
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations .......................... 10-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .......................10-8
Specifications .................................. 10-9
Engine ...................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ........................... 10-10
Dimensions and weights ...................10-10
When traveling or registering in another
country ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification ........................... 10-11
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
plate ........................................ 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................ 10-11
Engine serial number ......................10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-12
Emission control information label .........10-13
Tire and Loading Information label .........10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-13
Installing front license plate ...................10-14
Vehicle loading information ...................10-15Terms
...................................... 10-16
Vehicle load capacity ....................... 10-16
Securing the load .......................... 10-18
Loading tips ................................ 10-19
Measurement of weights ...................10-20
Towing a trailer ................................ 10-20
Maximum load limits ....................... 10-20
Towing load/specification ..................10-23
Towing safety .............................. 10-25
Flat towing for 4–Wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-32
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................. 10-32
Uniform tire quality grading ...................10-33
Emission control system warranty ............10-34
Reporting safety defects ......................10-34
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
test ........................................... 10-36
E

vent Data Recorders (EDR) ...................10-36
Additional data recording (on vehicles
equipped with optional ProPILOT
Assist) ...................................... 10-37
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................... 10-38

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid TypeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 70 L 18-1/2 gal 15-3/8 gal • For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation”
(P. 10-4).
Engine oil*
Drain and refill
* For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-6). With oil filter
change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a syn-
thetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other
than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine
oil and oil filter recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil filter
change 4.5 L 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir With tow pack-
age 11.9 L
3-1/8 gal 2-5/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
without tow
package 11.6 L
3-1/8 gal 2-1/2 gal
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) —— —• Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with
other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN Matic R ATF may damage the automatic transmission.
Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recom-
mended is not covered under the NISSAN's New Vehicle Lim-
ited 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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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2). NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve
fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
LTI2587
Technical and consumer information10-7

Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
• repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• towing a trailer
• stop and go commuting For additional information, see the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG
(VC100YF) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components. The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth's ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth's atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant. Only
new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or
leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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• When launching a boat, don't allow thewater level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
Tow mode
Using TOW mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
to activate TOW mode. Push or turn the
Drive Mode Selector again to turn TOW
mode off. TOW mode is automatically can-
celed when the ignition switch is turned off.
The Idling Stop System is disabled when
the vehicle is in TOW mode.
Driving the vehicle in the TOW mode with
no trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual. When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 4–WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 4-wheel drive
(4WD) vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your 4-wheel drive (4WD)
vehicle with any wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow your front wheel drive
automatic transmission vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
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11 Index
A
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
system....................5-180Active Ride Control.............5-181Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-59Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system)
................1-67Air bag warning labels............1-80Air bag warning light.........1-80, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental.............1-80, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-17Air cleaner housing filter..........8-17Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-33Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33Servicing air conditioner........4-39Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).....................2-76Anchor point locations...........1-40Antenna................... .4-39Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-175Antifreeze...................5-196
Approach unlock function.........3-17Armrests....................1-10Autolight switch...............2-83Automatic
Automatic power window switch. .2-119Driving with automatic transmission.5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-37Automatic brake hold............5-28Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)....................2-17,2-71Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-137
B
Battery.................5- 196, 8-13Charge warning light...........2-15Battery replacement............8-24Key fob...................8-24NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-24Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-15Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-52Booster seats.................1-56Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-175Brake fluid..................8-11Brake light (See stop light).......8-26Brake system...............5-175
Brake warning light............2-14Brake wear indicators......2-23,8-20Parking brake operation.........5-26Self-adjusting brakes..........8-20Brake Assist.................5-177Brake fluid...................8-11Brake system................5-175Brakes.....................8-20Break-in schedule.............5-169Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-88Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-14Bulb replacement..............8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Camera Aiding Sonar (parking sensor).4-23Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-40Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin..........2-114Cargo light..................2-124Chassis control...............5-181Check tire pressure..........2-43, 2-70Child restraint with top tether strap. . .1-40Child restraints.......1-30, 1-31, 1-33, 1-35

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-35Precautions on child
restraints............1-43, 1-50, 1-56Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-40Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate-controlled seat switches.....2-90Cold weather driving............5-196Console box..................2-110Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Checking engine coolant level......8-5Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-87Cup holders..................2-112
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-87Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-81Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-88Door locks....................3-5Drive belt....................8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-196Driving with automatic transmission.5-18Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual panel moonroof............2-120
E
Eco Drive Report...............5-34Economy - fuel................5-171Emergency call (SOS) button........2-98Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-13Emission control system warranty. . . .10-34Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-5Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-5Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Engine cooling system...........8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12
Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-197Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Event Data recorders........10-36, 10-37Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-106Eyeglass case.................2-111
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-4Engine oil.................. .8-6Windshield-washer fluid..........8-11Fog light switch................2-89Front air bag system (See supplemental re-
straint system).................1-67Front and rear sonar system.......5-183Front power seat adjustment........1-4Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket..............2-107
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NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-77,5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-7OilCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil............8-6Changing engine oil filter.........8-6Checking engine oil level.........8-6Engine oil.................. .8-6Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors................3-38Overhead sunglasses holder........2-111Overheat
If your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-38Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-38
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-26Parking/parking on hills.........5-173Parking brake.......2-15,2-18,2-22,5-26Personal lights................2-124
PowerFront seat adjustment...........1-4Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet............2- 101, 2-102Powerrearwindows...........2-118Power steering system.........5-174Power windows..............2-117Rear power windows...........2-118Power outlet..............2- 101, 2-102Power steering................5-174Precautions
Maintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................ .5-8Precautions on booster
seats..............1-43, 1-50, 1-56Precautions on child
restraints............1-43, 1-50, 1-56Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-20Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-59Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4ProPILOT Assist................5-88Push starting..................6-13
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-40Rain sensor...................2-79Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test................... .10-36
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-130Rear center seat belt.............1-26Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)........5-77Rear Door Alert.........2-40, 2-66, 2-100Rear power sunshade...........2-120Rear power windows............2-118Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................... .2-81Rear window wiper and washer
switches....................2-80Rearview mirror................3-37RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data.............10-36, 10-37Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-11Remote Engine Start..........3-20,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-34Roof rack................2-116, 2-117
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Child seat belts.....1-33, 1-43, 1-50, 1-56Reporting safety defects (US only). .10-34SeatMemory seat.............3-40, 3-41Seat adjustment3rd row seat adjustment..........1-9Front manual seat adjustment......1-3
11-5

Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-28,10-10Tire pressureLow tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-40Towing2-wheel drive models...........6-164-wheel drive models...........6-15Flat towing................ .10-32Tow truck towing..............6-14Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing...............10-20Towing a trailer................10-20Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-35Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
........2- 125, 2-128, 2-129Transmission
Driving with automatic
transmission
................5-18Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-11Trip odometer..................2-7Turn signal switch..............2-88
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-33USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-103
V
Vanity mirror..................3-36Variable voltage control system......8-15Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-10Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-177Vehicle identification.............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis
number)................... .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-11Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-77,5-16Vehicle information display.....2-23,2-48Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery................6-17Vehicle security system...........2-76Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle Im-
mobilizer System), engine start. . .2-77, 5-16Vents...................... .4-31Visors......................3-36
W
Walk away lock function...........3-17Warning
Air bag warning light........1-80, 2-16Battery charge warning light......2-15Brake warning light............2-14Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Low fuel warning light.......2-41, 2-67
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................. .2-41, 2-68Seat belt warning light.......1-23,2-16Supplemental air bag warning
light..................1-80, 2-16Vehicle security system..........2-76Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-80Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12Warning lights.................2-12Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-12Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-12Audible reminders.............2-12Indicator lights...............2-12Warning lights................2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
.................. .2-80Weights (See dimensions and
weights)................... .10-10Wheel/tire size................10-10Wheels and tires............8-28,10-10When traveling or registering in another
country.................... .10-11Windows....................2-117Locking passengers' windows.....2-118Powerrearwindows...........2-118Power windows..............2-117Rear power windows...........2-118Windshield wiper blades...........8-18Windshield-washer fluid...........8-11
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