oil capacity NISSAN TITAN 2008 1.G Owners Manual

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” later in this section.
WARNING
cProlonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
cTry to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
cKeep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
cWaste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
cCheck your local regulations.
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:
22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.
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.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
sA.
4. Loosen the oil filter
sAwith an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants.........9-2
Fuel recommendation
(without Flexible Fuel Vehicle option)..............9-3
Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel
recommendation (if so equipped).................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 your vehicle 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................9-12Installing front license plate........................9-12
Vehicle loading information........................9-13
Terms........................................9-13
Vehicle load capacity..........................9-13
Securing the load..............................9-16
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped)......9-17
Loading tips..................................9-22
Truck-camper loading information..................9-23
Crew Cab Models.............................9-23
King Cab models..............................9-23
Special Body vehicles..........................9-23
Location for center of gravity....................9-23
Payload weight capacity........................9-24
Measurement of weights.......................9-24
Towing a trailer...................................9-25
Maximum load limits...........................9-25
Towing load/specification.......................9-29
Towing safety.................................9-32
Flat towing....................................9-40
Snow plow......................................9-41
Uniform tire quality grading........................9-41
Emission control system warranty..................9-42
Reporting safety defects (US only).................9-43
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little 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 Short wheel base 28 gal 23-1/4 gal 105.8 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) or E-85 Ethanol fuel
for Flexible Fuel Vehicles *1
Long wheel base 37 gal 30 gal 140
Engine oil *8
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *2
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *2
Without oil filter change 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt 5.9
Cooling system
With reservoir 3-1/4 gal 2-5/8 gal 12.2 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*4
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease———NLGINo.2(Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant— — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system oil— — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Transfer fluid— — — Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid *7
Front final drive oil— — — API GL-5 viscosity SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil, *9
Rear final drive oil— — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-140 Gear Oil or equivalent, *10
Windshield washer fluid (shared be-
tween front and rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto-
matic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , or DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF or equivalent (if available) .
*8: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F) .
*10: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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