2006 NISSAN VERSA coolant capacity

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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 2
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 2
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 2
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 2
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 8
Inspection ................................................................. 8
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 8
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ..... 8
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 8
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 8
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 8
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ........................... 9
RADIATOR .................................................................11
Components ............................................................11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 12
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 13
Checking Radiator .................................................. 13
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 15
Components (Models With A/C) ............................. 15Components (Models Without A/C) ........................ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .......................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 17
THERMOSTAT .......................................................... 18
Components ........................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 19
WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ... 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 23
Standard and Limit .................................................. 23
CAPACITY ........................................................... 23
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 23
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 23
RADIATOR .......................................................... 23

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitEBS00T7Q
CAPACITY
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
THERMOSTAT
WATER CONTROL VALVE
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
Engine coolant capacity (with reservoir tank at “MAX” level) Approx. 6.8 (7 1/4, 6.0)
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182°F)
Maximum valve lift 8 mm/ 95°C (0.315 in/ 203°F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F)
Valve opening temperature 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F)
Maximum valve lift 8 mm/ 108°C (0.315 in/ 226°F)
Valve closing temperature 90°C (194°F)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11- 14)
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9)
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsELS001YG
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: DEXRONTM III / MERCONTM , or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN
dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTM III / MERCONTM Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
*3: Using transaxle fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 50.0 13 1/4 gal 11 galUnleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt

API Certification Mark *2 *3

API grade SH, SJ, SL or SM, Energy
Conserving *2 *3

ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 & GF-4 *2 *3 Without oil fil-
ter change3.7 3 7/8 qt 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level)6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qtGenuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze
Coolant or equivalent
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 ptELF XT4447 M+ 75W-80 or API GL-4, Vis-
cosity SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qtGenuine NISSAN Matic “D” ATF (Conti-
nental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NIS-
SAN Automatic Transmission Fluid *2
CVT fluid 8.3 8 3/4 qt 7 1/4 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *3
Brake and clutch fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US
FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qtGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-Freeze or
equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning
system oilType 1
120 m4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type R or
equivalent *5
Type 2
100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl ozNISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S or
equivalent *5