engine oil capacity NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Owners Manual
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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.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes.
4. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
6. 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.
7. 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: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
8. 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.
9. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
VK56VD engine
LDI2957
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10 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities......10-2
Fuel recommendation .......................... 10-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations (for
gas engine only) ............................... 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 ......................10-11
When traveling or registering in another country .....10-12
Vehicle identification ............................. 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........10-12
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................. 10-12
Engine serial number .......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-13
Emission control information label ..............10-14
Tire and loading information label ...............10-14
Air conditioner specification label ...............10-14
Installing front license plate .......................10-15
Vehicle loading information .......................10-16
Terms ....................................... 10-16
Vehicle load capacity ......................... 10-17Securing the load
............................. 10-18
Utili-track™ channel system (if so equipped) .....10-19
Loading tips ................................. 10-28
Truck-camper loading information .................10-29
Crew cab models ............................. 10-29
Location for center of gravity ...................10-29
Vehicle load weight capacity ...................10-29
Measurement of weights ......................10-30
Towing a trailer .................................. 10-30
Maximum load limits .......................... 10-30
Towing load/specification ......................10-34
Towing safety ................................ 10-36
Flat
towing for 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-51
Flat towing for 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicle
(if so equipped) .............................. 10-52
Snow plow ..................................... 10-52
Uniform tire quality grading .......................10-53
Emission control system warranty .................10-54
Reporting safety defects ......................... 10-54
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(gas engine only) ................................ 10-55
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................10-56
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . .10-56
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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 VK56VD
26 gal21-5/8 gal 98.4 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel Recommenda-
tion” in this section of the “Owner’s Manual”.
Cummins 5.0 L ———• For additional information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” chart of the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine oil *1
Drain and refill
*1 For additional
information, refer to
“Changing engine
oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of
this manual. VK56VD
With oil
filter
change 6-7/8 qt
5-3/4 qt 6.5 L(Gasoline Engine)
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 oils may be used and meet all
specifications and requirements necessary to maintain
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations” in this section of the “Owner’s
Manual”.
VK56VD
Without oil
filter
change 6-1/2 qt
5-1/2 qt 6.2 L
Cummins 5.0 L ——
— (Diesel Engine)
• For additional information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” chart of the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine coolant VK56VD
3-7/8 gal3-1/4 gal 14.8 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Cummins 5.0 L ——
— • For additional information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” chart of the “Titan Die-
sel Owner’s Manual”.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Automatic transmis-
sion fluid (ATF) 6-speed (Diesel engine only)
——— • Genuine NISSAN Matic K ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN Matic K ATF or equivalent may cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic transmission, which is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
7-speed (Gasoline engine only) • Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine
NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent may cause deteriora-
tion in driveability and automatic transmission durability,
and may damage the automatic transmission, which is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Front differential gear oil 3-1/4 pt2-5/8 pt 1.51 L• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super—CT
Synthetic GL-5 75W–90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified
may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-
warranty vehicle repairs.
Rear differential gear oil
5-1/2 pt4-5/8 pt 2.6 L
Transfer fluid 1-7/8 qt1-5/8 qt 1.8 L• Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M
• Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF D3M may
cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability,
and may damage the transfer case, which is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
• DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *2 or
equivalent DOT 3.
*2 Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
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NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that is added for manufacturing quality pro-
cesses. The dye makes the oil appear to be
red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4–5 oil changes.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the 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.
Remove and replace the engine oil filter at
this time. For additional information, 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. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Do not
use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
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.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
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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 (Diesel) 26 gal 21-5/8 gal 98.4 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommenda-
tion” in this section of this manual.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 4-1/2 gal3-3/4 gal 17 L • Genuine NISSAN diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
• ISO22241
• For additional information, refer to “Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) storage” and “Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) disposal” in
this section of this manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill Cummins 5.0 LWith oil filter change 10 qt
8-3/8 qt 9.5 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE
10W-30 (CES 20081) and American Petroleum Institute
(API) certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) .
• Diesel engine oil Specification (Cold Climate)
- 5W-40 oil that meets API Certification Mark (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API) certifica-
tion (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) is acceptable for colder
climates.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” in this section of this manual”.
• Gasoline engine oil and diesel engine oil are not
equal.
Without oil filter change 9-5/8 qt
8 qt9.1 L
Engine coolant With reservoir4-3/8 gal 3-5/8 gal 16.5 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
•Coolant must be nitrite free
• The use of other types of coolant solutions other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may cause severe engine damage.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
8-2Capacities and Specifications