2004 NISSAN TITAN engine oil

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 and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 28 gal 23-1/4 gal 105.8 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt 5.9
Cooling system
With reservoir 12-7/8 qt 10-3/4 qt 12.2 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in the “Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No.
116)
Multi-purpose grease———NLGINo.2(Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant— — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants— — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6
Transfer fluid 2-1/8 qt 1- 3/4 qt 2.0 Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*8
Front final drive oil 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8pt 1.6 API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9
Rear final drive oil 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt 2.01 API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and
rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: 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 NISSAN new vehicle warranty.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F) .
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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southern Idaho, western South Dakota, western
Nebraska, and the part of Texas which is directly
south of New Mexico.
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than stated above can cause
persistent, heavy “spark knock.” (“Spark
knock” is a metallic rapping noise.) If se-
vere, this can lead to engine damage. If you
detect a persistent heavy spark knock even
when using gasoline of the stated octane
rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, have a NISSAN dealer correct the
condition. Failure to correct the condition
is misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN
is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing may result in spark
knock, after-run and/or overheating, which may
cause excessive fuel consumption or engine
damage. If any of the above symptoms are en-
countered, have your vehicle checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is not a
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose engine oil with the cor-
rect quality and viscosity to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of a low friction oil (energy con-
serving oil) in order to improve fuel economy and
conserve energy. Oils which do not have the
specified quality label should not be used as they
could cause engine damage.
Only those engine oils with the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) CERTIFICATION MARK onthe front of the container should be used. This
type of oil supersedes the existing API SG, SH, or
SJ and Energy Conserving II categories.
If you cannot find engine oil with the API CERTI-
FICATION MARK, use API grade SL Energy
Conserving oil. An oil with a single designation
SL, or in combination with other categories (for
example, SL/CF) may also be used if one with the
API CERTIFICATION MARK cannot be found. An
ILSAC grade GF-III oil can also be used.
NISSAN recommends mineral based oils. These
oils must, however, meet the API quality and SAE
viscosity ratings specified for your vehicle.
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Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be oper-
ated before the next oil change. The chart “Rec-
ommended SAE viscosity number” shows the
recommended oil viscosities for the expected
ambient temperatures. Choosing an oil viscosity
other than that recommended could cause seri-
ous engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When re-
placing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in “Change
intervals”.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters
that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding
recommended oil and filter change intervals
could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine
caused by improper maintenance or use of incor-
rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine
oil when it was built. You do not have to change
the oil before the first recommended change
interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend
upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may
require more frequent oil and filter changes:
crepeated short distance driving at cold out-
side temperatures
cdriving in dusty conditions
cextensive idling
ctowing a trailer
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY
NUMBER
cSAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
temperatures. SAE 10W-30 or SAE
10W-40 viscosity oils may be used if the
ambient temperature is above 0°F (-18°C) .
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cCheck your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50
miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.
cWhen stopped in traffic for long periods of
time in hot weather, put the vehicle in the P
(Park) position.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
Tow mode
Tow mode should be used when pulling a heavy
trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the tow
button to activate the tow mode. The tow indica-
tor in the instrument panel illuminates when the
tow mode is selected. Press the Tow button
again to turn the tow mode OFF. The Tow mode is
automatically cancelled when the key is turned
OFF.
The Tow mode does the following:
cReduces transmissions shifts when pulling a
trailer or hauling a load.
cProvides similar shift feel to driver when the
vehicle is towing.The Tow mode should be used when the vehicle
and trailer weight is at least 75% of the vehicle’s
GCWR. Tow mode is most useful in the following
driving conditions when towing a heavy trailer or
hauling a heavy load:
cRolling terrain.
cStop and go traffic.
cBusy parking lots.
Driving the vehicle in the Tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
earlier in this manual.
FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
CAUTION
cFailure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission damage.
cWhenever flat towing your vehicle, al-
ways tow forward, never backward.
cDO NOT tow any automatic transmis-
sion vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground (flat towing) . Doing so WILL
DAMAGE internal transmission parts
due to lack of transmission lubrication.
cFor emergency towing procedures refer
to “Towing recommended by NISSAN”
in the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.
Automatic Transmission
To tow a vehicle equipped with an automatic
transmission, an appropriate vehicle dollyMUST
be placed under the towed vehicle’s drive
wheels.Alwaysfollow the dolly manufacturer’s
recommendations when using their product.
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Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-45
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-19
Cigarette lighter.................2-33
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-23, 4-30
(models with navigation system)......4-9
Cold weather driving..............5-31
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-24
Compass display.................2-8
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-36
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-12
Rear audio controls.............4-37
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-17
Cup holders...................2-39
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-23
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-26
Digital video disc DVD.............4-38
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-15Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-21
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-31
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-19
Electronic locking rear differential system . . .5-25
Electronic locking rear differential system
switch......................2-30
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-33
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-6
Event data recorders..............9-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2Eyeglass case..................2-37
F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-27
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-27
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-18
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-19
Fuel filler cap................3-11
Fuel filler lid.................3-11
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-11
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Fuel octane rating..............9-3
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuses......................8-21
Fusible links...................8-22
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Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-49
Gascap.....................3-11
Gauge
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.....................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-6
Fuel gauge..................2-6
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-7
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-37
Grocery hooks.................2-42
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-27
Head restraints..................1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-23
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-41
Heated mirror switch..............2-23
Heated seats..................2-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls. . . .4-12
Heater operation..............4-13
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-49
Hood release..................3-11
Horn.......................2-28I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-21, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-16
Increasing fuel economy............5-19
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-16
Inside mirror...................3-15
Instrument brightness control.........2-26
Instrument panel.................2-2
Interior light...................2-47
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-43
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-7
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-43
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-11
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-26, 2-16
Brake light (See stop light).........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
Bulb replacement..............8-26
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-23
Interior light.................2-47
Light bulbs..................8-24
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status light .1-20, 2-18
Personal lights...............2-49
Security indicator light........1-20, 2-18
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-49
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
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Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-36
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-17
Manual front seat adjustment.......1-2, 1-3
Manual windows................2-45
Map lights....................2-49
Map pocket...................2-38
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-26
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-16
Inside mirror.................3-15
Outside mirrors...............3-16
Vanity mirror.................3-15
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-38
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-21, 3-2, 5-8
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-3
Odometer.....................2-4Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirrors.................3-16
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-35
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-35
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-20
Parking brake operation..........5-16
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Pedal position adjustment...........3-13
Personal lights.................2-49
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-5
Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-32
Power rear windows............2-44
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-43
Rear power windows............2-44
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-3
Precautions on child restraints.......1-36
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-27
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-11
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-24
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-47
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-33
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-22
Rear audio controls.............4-37
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-36
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-34
Rear audio controls...............4-37
Rear power windows..............2-44
Rear sliding window..............2-45
Rear sonar system off switch.........2-31
Recorders
Event data..................9-34
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-40
Remote keyless entry system..........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-33
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RECOMMENDED FUEL:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
cUsing a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
cUnder no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
cAPI Certification Mark
cAPI grade SL, Energy Conserving
cILSAC grade GF-III
c5W-30 Viscosity preferred
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TIRE COLD PRESSURE:
See Tire and Loading Information label.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future re-
liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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