The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 23-3/4 gal 19-3/4 gal90 See “FUEL RECOMMENDATION” later in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill With oil filter change VK50VE7-1/8 qt5-7/8 qt 6.7 •Engine oil with API Certification Mark*2
•Viscosity SAE 5W-30
VQ35HR 5-1/8 qt4-3/8 qt 4.9
Without oil filter change VK50VE6-1/8 qt5-1/8 qt 5.8
VQ35HR 4-7/8 qt4 qt4.6
Cooling system With reservoir VK50VE11-5/8 qt9-5/8 qt 11 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
VQ35HR
9-3/4 qt8-1/8 qt 9.2
Reservoir VK50VE7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
VQ35HR 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF*3
Front differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90
or API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
Rear differential gear oil VQ35HR without
towing package Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90
or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*4
VK50VE/VQ35HR
with towing pack-
age Genuine NISSAN differential oil synthetic 75W-90 or API
GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90*5
Transfer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*8 or equiva-
lent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants ——— NISSAN A/C System Oil
Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information
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03/16/10—tbrooks
