Fluids And Lubricants
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures described elsewhere in this information.
| Fluid type |
Capacity (Approximate) |
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants |
US
Measure |
Imperial
Measure |
Metric
Measure |
Engine oil
Drain and refill |
With oil filter change |
5-1/8 qt |
4-1/4 qt |
4.9 |
- Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN" is recommended
- If above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above grade and viscosity.
|
| Without oil filter change |
4-7/8 qt |
4 qt |
4.6 |
| Dry engine (Overhaul) |
6 qt |
5 qt |
5.7 |
| Engine coolant |
With reservoir tank |
9-1/8 qt |
7-5/8 qt |
8.6 |
- Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
|
| Reservoir tank |
7/8 qt |
3/4 qt |
0.8 |
| Automatic transmission fluid |
9-3/4 qt |
8-1/8 qt |
9.2 |
- Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
- INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in INFINITI automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI's new vehicle limited warranty.
|
| 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 equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
|
| Rear |
3 pt |
2-1/2 pt |
1.40 |
| Transfer fluid |
2-1/8 pt |
1-3/4 pt |
1.0 |
- Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
- INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF ONLY in INFINITI transfers. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI's new vehicle limited warranty.
|
| Power steering fluid (PSF) |
1-1/8 qt |
7/8 qt |
1.0 |
- Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
- DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used.
|
| Brake fluid |
- |
- |
- |
- Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
- Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
|
| Multi-purpose grease |
- |
- |
- |
- NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
|
| Windshield washer fluid |
- |
- |
- |
- Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
|
| Fuel recommendation |
- |
- |
- |
|