Fluids and Lubricants

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS REFERENCE CHART

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil Drain and refill

With oil filter change

VK45DE

6-1/8 qt

5-1/8 qt

5.8

Engine oil with API Certification Mark⁽¹⁾
Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VQ35DE

5 qt

4 - 1/8 qt

4.7

Without oil filter change

VK45DE

5-1/2 qt

4-5/8 qt

5.2

VQ35DE

4-5/8 qt

3-7/8 qt

4.4

Dry engine (Overhaul)

VK45DE

7-3/8 qt

6-1/8 qt

7.0

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 80W-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 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 "ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION ".

⁽²⁾	*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⁾	DEXRON™ III/MERCON™ 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™ III/MERCON™ automatic transmission fluid.

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

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