Fluids and Lubricants

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil Drain and refill

With oil filter change

VK45DE

6-3/4 qt

5-5/8 qt

6.4

For VK45DE engine:
API Certification Mark⁽¹⁾

API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving⁽¹⁾

ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III⁽¹⁾
For VQ35DE engine:
API Certification Mark⁽¹⁾

API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or

API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving⁽¹⁾

ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III ⁽¹⁾

VQ35DE

5 qt

4 - 1/8 qt

4.7

Without oil filter change

VK45DE

6-1/8 qt

5-1/8 qt

5.8

VQ35DE

4-5/8 qt

3-7/8 qt

4.4

Dry engine (Overhaul)

VK45DE

7-5/8 qt

6-3/8 qt

7.2

VQ35DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

Cooling system

With reservoir tank

VK45DE

10-5/8 qt

8-3/4 qt

10.0

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent

VQ35DE

9-1/8 qt

7-5/8 qt

8.6

Reservoir tank

VK45DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

VQ35DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

Automatic transmission fluid

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

10.3

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF ⁽²⁾

Differential gear oil

Front

1-3/8 pt

1-1/8 pt

0.65

API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80 W-90 ⁽³⁾

Rear

3 pt

2-1/2 pt

1.40

Transfer fluid

2-5/8 pt

2-1/4 pt

1.25

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid⁽⁴⁾

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent⁽⁵⁾

Brake fluid

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid⁽⁶⁾ or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent

Fuel recommendation

VK45DE

Refer to ,"PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REQUIRED) "

VQ35DE

Refer to ,"PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE RECOMMENDED) "

⁽¹⁾	For further details, see "SAE Viscosity Number ".

⁽²⁾	Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.

⁽³⁾	For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F).

⁽⁴⁾	DEXRONTM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON TM III/ MERCONTM automatic transmission fluid.

⁽⁵⁾	For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRONTM III/ MERCONTM, or equivalent ATF may also be used.

⁽⁶⁾	Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.