2002 NISSAN XTERRA oil capacities

7. Refill engine with a recommended oil
through the oil filler opening then install
the oil filler cap securely.
See ``Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants'' in the ``Technical and
consumer information'' section for drain
and refill capacity.
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. Cor-
rect as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait several
minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Remove the splash shield.
ORemove the six push pins.
ORemove the six bolts and the splash
shield.
4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench. Then remove the oil filter by
turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The
engine oil may be hot.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur-
face with a clean rag.
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of the
engine.
7. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filter
with engine oil.
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........9-2
Fuel recommendation
(except supercharger) .......................................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...........9-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ..............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...............................9-8
Specifications .........................................................9-9
Engine ...............................................................9-9
Wheels and tires..............................................9-10
Dimensions and weights ................................. 9-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................................9-12
Vehicle identification .............................................9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........9-12
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................................9-12
Engine serial number ......................................9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................9-13
Emission control information label ..................9-14
Tire placard......................................................9-14
Air conditioner specification label ....................9-14Installing front license plate..................................9-15
Vehicle loading information ..................................9-15
Terms ...............................................................9-15
Determining vehicle payload capacity .............9-16
Securing the load ............................................9-16
Loading tips .....................................................9-17
Payload weight capacity ..................................9-18
Measurement of weights .................................9-19
Towing a trailer .....................................................9-19
Maximum load limits ........................................9-19
Towing load/specification chart .......................9-21
Towing safety ...................................................9-22
Trailer tow harness and module
(if so equipped)................................................9-23
Uniform tire quality grading ..................................9-25
Emission control system warranty .......................9-26
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......................9-27
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) .......................................................9-27
Owner manual/service manual order
information ............................................................9-29
In the event of a collision ................................9-30
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the ``Maintenance and do-it-yourself'' section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
US
measureImp
measureLiter
Fuel without supercharger 19-3/8 gal 16-1/8 gal 73.4Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
with supercharger 19-3/8 gal 16-1/8 gal 73.4Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 91 AKI (RON 96)*1
Engine oil
Drain and Refill
KA24DE With oil filter 3-3/4 qt 3-1/8 qt 3.5OAPI Certification Mark *2
Without oil filter 3-1/2 qt 2-7/8 qt 3.3O
API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I &
II or API grade SJ, Energy Conserving *2
VG33E/VG33ER With oil filter 3-1/2 qt 2-7/8 qt 3.3OILSAC grade GF-I & II
Without oil filter 3-1/8 qt 2-5/8 qt 3.0
Cooling system (with heater and reservoir tank)
KA24DE M/T 4X2 7-3/4 qt 6-3/8 7.350% Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze coolant
or equivalent
VG33E/
VG33ERA/T & M/T 11-5/8 qt 9-5/8 qt 10.95 50% Demineralized or Distilled water
*1: For further details, see ``Fuel recommendation''.
*2: For further details, see ``Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity''.
CAPACITIES AND
RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS
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Cover
Tonneau cover ...................................... 2-29
Cruise control............................................. 5-15
Cup holders ............................................... 2-26
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-21
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-11
Door locks .................................................... 3-2
Drive belts .................................................. 8-20
Driving
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-19
Cold weather driving............................. 5-27
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-17
Emission control information label............. 9-14
Emission control system warranty ............. 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-11
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Engine cooling system ......................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......... 2-12
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-7
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
Engine specifications .............................. 9-9
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2
F
First aid kit ................................................... 6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-22
Floor mat positioning aid ............................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-17, 9-3
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-17
Engine coolant ...................................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17Window washer fluid ............................ 8-18
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13
Front seats
Separate ................................................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-17
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Fuel octane rating................................... 9-5
Fuel recommendation ............................. 9-4
Fuses ......................................................... 8-30
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................. 2-5
Gear Basket (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-10
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-20
Headlights .................................................. 8-32
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Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-8
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-19
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) .................................................. 2-10
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-15
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-21
Interior light and cargo light ....................... 2-33
J
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8
K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See remote keyless
entry system) ............................................... 3-4L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ......... 9-14
Emission control information label........ 9-14
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................. 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate ...................................................... 9-12
Warning labels (for SRS)...................... 1-14
Light
Air bag warning light............................. 1-14
Bulb check/instrument panel ................ 2-10
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-20
Headlights ............................................. 8-32
Interior light and cargo light .................. 2-33
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-32
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-34
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............................................. 2-10
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Power door locks .................................... 3-3
Rear door lock ........................................ 3-9
Luggage rack ............................................. 3-10
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .................... 3-10
Luggage rack (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-10
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................ 9-15M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 8-3
Inside the vehicle.................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-5
Outside the vehicle ................................. 8-3
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-24
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-14
Manual windows ........................................ 2-31
Map lights .................................................. 2-34
Meters and gauges .............................. 2-2, 2-3
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-15
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-16
Multi-remote control system (See remote
keyless entry system) .................................. 3-4
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ........ 9-5
Odometer ..................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-11
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
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