Fluids and Lubricants

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION CHART

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil Drain and refill

With oil filter change

VQ35DE

5 qt

4-1/8 qt

4.7

Engine oil with API Certification Mark⁽¹⁾

VK45DE

5-3/4 qt

4-7/8 qt

5.5

Without oil filter change

VQ35DE

4-5/8 qt

3-7/8 qt

4.4

VK45DE

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

4.9

Dry engine (Overhaul)

VQ35DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

VK45DE

7-1/8 qt

5-7/8 qt

6.7

Cooling system

With reservoir tank

VQ35DE

9-3/8 qt

7-7/8 qt

8.9

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent

VK45DE

11 qt

9-1/8 qt

10.4

Reservoir tank

VQ35DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

VK45DE

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

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or 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

VQ35DE

Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE RECOMMENDED) (VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS) ".

VK45DE

Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REQUIRED) (VK45DE ENGINE MODELS) ".

⁽¹⁾	For further details, see "Engine Oil Recommendation ".

⁽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.