2015 NISSAN FRONTIER cooling

1. Power steering fluid pump pulley
2. Automatic belt tensioner pulley
3. Cooling fan pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley
5. Crankshaft pulley
6. Generator pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or
LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The engine could rotate unexpectedly.1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual
wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
1. Power steering fluid pump pulley
2. Water pump pulley
3. Air conditioner compressor pulley (if so
equipped)
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. Generator pulley
VQ40DE
WDI0639
QR25DE
LDI0461
DRIVE BELT
8-20Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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 21-1/8 gal17-5/8 gal 80 L • For additional information, refer to “Recommended fuel” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Changing engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section.
QR25DE With oil filter
change 4-7/8 qt
4 qt4.6 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30
conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all specifications
and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without oil filter
change 4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt 4.3 L
VQ40DE With oil filter
change 5-3/8 qt
4-1/2 qt 5.1 L • Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
• NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil, available at
a NISSAN dealer.
Without oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt 4.8 L
Cooling system QR25DE With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.4 L
• Genuine NISSAN Blue Long Life Antifreeze/coolant (pre-diluted) or
equivalent
VQ40DE With reservoir 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2 L
Manual transmission gear
oil 5 M/T
3-1/8 qt 2-1/2 qt 2.9 L • API GL-4 viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replace-
ment for Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85. However, NISSAN recommends the use of Genuine NISSAN
gear oil, available at a NISSAN dealer.
6 M/T 4X2 4-1/4 qt
3-1/2 qt 4.0 L
6 M/T 4X4 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.2 L
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Car phone or CB radio.............4-72
CD care and cleaning ..............4-69
CD player (See audio system) . .4-44, 4-49, 4-56
Check tire press ..................2-5
Child restraints .......1-24,1-24,1-25,1-28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-28
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-38,1-54,1-65
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-31
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-30
Child safety rear door lock ............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-24
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock.......................4-43 (models without navigation system) ....4-43
Clockset.....................4-43
Clock set/adjustment ........4-7,4-43,4-47
Clutch Clutch fluid ..................8-16
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch ......2-37
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-13
Cold weather driving ...............5-41
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-44,4-49,4-56
Compass display .................2-10
Consolebox...................2-40
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Backbutton..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-69
Heater and air conditioner
controls.............4-15,4-21,4-32 Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Corrosion protection ...............7-5
Cruisecontrol..................5-21
Cupholders...................2-45
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-82
D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-31
Defroster switch Rear window defroster switch .......2-28
Dimensionsandweights ............9-11
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-31
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door locks .....................3-3
Door open warning light .............2-17
Drive belt .....................8-20
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-41
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-13
Driving with manual transmission ......5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-13
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-24
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system ......................5-31 Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch
..................2-36
Emission control information label .......9-13
Emission control system warranty .......9-39
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-12
Blockheater.................5-42
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-13
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking

engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-7
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-8
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-17
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-13
Engine specifications .............9-9
Starting the engine .............5-12
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge ............2-8
Enter button ....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-41
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extended storage switch ............8-28
10-2