2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER recommended oil

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 70 L18-1/2 gal 15-3/8 gal • For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation”
(P. 10-4).
Engine oil*
Drain and refill
* For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-7). With oil filter
change 4.8 L
5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a syn-
thetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other
than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, see
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil filter
change 4.5 L
4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir With tow
package 11.9 L
3-1/8 gal 2-5/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
without tow
package 11.6 L
3-1/8 gal 2-1/2 gal
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) —— —• Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
ONLY in GE9F01A. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF may dam-
age the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use
of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the
NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic
API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may
cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle
repairs.
Coupling oil —— — • LSC Transmission Fluid 12-301
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Transfer fluid —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic
75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake fluid —— —• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3
• Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer
Multi-purpose grease —— — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Windshield-washer fluid 4.2 L1-1/8 gal 7/8 gal • Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant —— —• HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refrig-
erant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
Air conditioning system oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) or
equivalent
• For additional information, see “Air conditioner system refrig-
erant and oil recommendations” (P. 10-8).
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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance.
For additional information, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”
(P. 10-2). NISSAN recommends the use of an
energy conserving oil in order to improve
fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standard-
ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
on the front of the container. Oils which do
not have the specified quality label should
not be used as they could cause engine
damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance 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 operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
LTI2051
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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 en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied 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
Limited 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 recom-
mended 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:
• repeated short distance driving at coldoutside temperatures
• driving in dusty conditions
• extensive idling
• towing a trailer
• stop and go commuting For additional information, see the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) and
NISSAN A/C system oil Type PAG
(VC100YF) or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil
may cause severe damage to the air
conditioning system and will require
the replacement of all air conditioner
system components. The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf ) in
your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the
earth's ozone layer. Although this refriger-
ant does not affect the earth's atmo-
sphere, certain government regulations re-
quire the recovery and recycling of any
refrigerant during automotive air condi-
tioner system service. Air conditioner sys-
tem should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians to ensure proper and
safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer
has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant. Only
new and SAEJ2842 certified evaporator(s)
shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning
evaporator shall never be repaired or re-
placed with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or
leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE
J2842 certified evaporator(s). It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
when servicing your air conditioner
system.
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• When launching a boat, don't allow thewater level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch to activate tow mode. Push or turn
the Drive Mode Selector switch again to
turn tow mode off. Tow mode is automati-
cally canceled when the ignition switch is
turned off.
Tow mode disables the Idling Stop System.
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 characteris-
tics may feel unusual. When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 4–WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLE (if so equipped)
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 ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 4-wheel drive
(4WD) vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your 4-wheel drive (4WD)
vehicle with any wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
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 ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow your front wheel drive
automatic transmission vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
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11 Index
2
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-9
A
Active Ride Control.............5-181Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-61Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
..............1-68Air bag warning labels............1-81Air bag warning light.........1-81, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-81, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-18Air cleaner housing filter..........8-18Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-33Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations..........10-8Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33Servicing air conditioner........4-39Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).....................2-71Anchor point locations...........1-42
Antenna................... .4-39Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-175Antifreeze...................5-194Armrests.................... .1-9Autolight switch...............2-78Automatic
Automatic power window switch. .2-112Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-33Automatic brake hold............5-25Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-16, 2-67Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-136
B
Battery.................5-194, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-25Key fob...................8-25NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-25Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-49Booster seats.................1-57Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-175
Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-27Brake system...............5-175Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-21Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes...........8-21Brake Assist.................5-177Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-175Brakes.....................8-21Break-in schedule.............5-169Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-83Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-27
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Camera Aiding Sonar
(parking sensor)...............4-22Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-40Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin..........2-108Cargo light..................2-118Chassis control...............5-180

Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).....5-180Check tire pressure..........2-41, 2-66Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-41Child restraints.......1-32, 1-33, 1-34, 1-36LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-36Precautions on child
restraints............1-44, 1-51, 1-57Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-42Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate-controlled seat switches.....2-85Cold weather driving............5-194Console box..................2-104Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-85Cup holders..................2-106
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-82Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.....................2-77
Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-83Door locks................... .3-5Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-194Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual panel moonroof............2-114
E
Economy - fuel................5-171Emergency call (SOS) button........2-93Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-33Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-195Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Event Data recorders........10-35, 10-36Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-100Eyeglass case.................2-105
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12Fog light switch................2-84
11-2

Moving Object Detection (MOD)......4-26
N
NISSAN Intelligent Key®..........3-2,3-7NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator.....................5-15NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System..................2-72,5-16NissanConnect® Owner's Manual......4-2
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating). .10-6Odometer....................2-8Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Outside mirrors................3-34Overhead sunglasses holder.......2-105OverheatIf your vehicle overheats.........6-13Owner's manual order form........10-37Owner's manual/service manual order
information................. .10-37
P
Parking
Parking brake operation.........5-23Parking/parking on hills.........5-173Parking brake........2-14,2-17,2-21,5-23Personal lights................2-117PowerFront seat adjustment...........1-4Power door locks..............3-6Power outlet.............2-96, 2-97Powerrearwindows...........2-112Power steering system.........5-174Power windows..............2-111Rear power windows...........2-112Power outlet..............2-96, 2-97Power steering................5-174PrecautionsMaintenance precautions.........8-2On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions................ .5-8Precautions on booster
seats...............1-44, 1-51, 1-57Precautions on child restraints. .1-44, 1-51,
1-57
Precautions on seat belt usage.....1-20Precautions on supplemental restraint
system................... .1-61Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4ProPILOT Assist................5-86Push starting..................6-13
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio..........4-40Rain sensor...................2-75Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test...................... .10-35Rear Automatic Braking (RAB).......5-129Rear center seat belt.............1-27Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).......5-75Rear Door Alert.........2-38, 2-62, 2-94Rear power sunshade............2-113Rear power windows............2-112Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-77Rear window wiper and washer
switches.....................2-76Rearview mirror................3-33RearView Monitor................4-3Recommended Fluids............10-2Recorders
Event Data.............10-35, 10-36Refrigerant recommendation.......10-8Registering a vehicle in another
country.................... .10-11Remote Engine Start..........3-18,5-17Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .10-33Roof rack....................2-110
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7
11-5