Nissan Pathfinder: Maintenance - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Maintenance / Periodic Maintenance / Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

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Fluids and Lubricants

The following are approximate capacities. The actual capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures described elsewhere in this manual.

Fluid type		Capacity (approximate)			Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fluid type		Metric Measure	US Measure	Imperial Measure	Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fuel (For ROCK CREEK®)		70	18-1/2 gal	15-3/8 gal	Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (RON 96). Premium gasoline is recommended.
Fuel (Except for ROCK CREEK®)		70	18-1/2 gal	15-3/8 gal	Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil Drain and refill	With oil filter change	4.8	5-1/8 qt	4-1/4 qt	Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP" (or equivalent) is recommended. If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6A SP 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 Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, refer to "Engine oil and oil filter recommendations" in this section.
	Without oil filter change	4.5	4-3/4 qt	4 qt
	Dry engine (Overhaul)	5.9	6-1/4 qt	5-1/4 qt
Engine coolant (with reservoir at MAX level)	With Tow Package	11.9	12-5/8 qt	10-1/2 qt	Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Engine coolant (with reservoir at MAX level)	Without Tow Package	11.6	12-1/2 qt	10-1/4 qt
Automatic transmission fluid	With Tow Package	Approx. 7.5	Approx. 7-7/8 qt	Approx. 6-5/8 qt	Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN’s New Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Automatic transmission fluid	Without Tow Package	Approx. 7.2	Approx. 7-5/8 qt	Approx. 6-3/8 qt
Differential gear oil		0.45	1 pt	3/4 pt	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 Nissan Pathfinder vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
Coupling oil		0.69	1–1/2 pt	1–1/4 pt	Genuine NISSAN LSC Coupling Transmission Fluid 12-301 or equivalent.
Transfer fluid		0.31	5/8 pt	1/2 pt	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 (US FMVSS No. 116) Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease		—	—	—	NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid		4.2	4-1/2 qt	3-1/2 qt	Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant		0.85 kg	1.874 lb	1.874 lb	HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.
Air conditioning system oil		180 m	6.1 fl oz	6.4 fl oz	Nissan A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.

Engine Oil Recommendation

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) certification and International Lubricant Standardization 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.

API certification mark

API service symbol

Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not necessary.

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.

The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION:

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to provide antifreeze protection to -34°F (-37°C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather where the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle is operated, add Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s instructions to maintain minimum antifreeze protection to -34°F (-37°C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine cooling system.

Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue), including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green) or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory filled coolant.

For Mexico Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Fluids and Lubricants

The following are approximate capacities. The actual capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures described elsewhere in this manual.

Fluid type		Capacity (approximate)			Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fluid type		Metric Measure	US Measure	Imperial Measure	Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Fuel		70.0	18-1/2 gal	15-3/8 gal	Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)
Engine oil Drain and refill	With oil filter change	4.8	5-1/8 qt	4-1/4 qt	Genuine "NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP" is recommended. If the above motor oil is not available, use "NISSAN Motor Oil" or equivalent that matches the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: API SN or SP, ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A SAE Viscosity: See “SAE Viscosity Number”.
	Without oil filter change	4.5	4-3/4 qt	4 qt
	Dry engine (engine overhaul)	5.9	6-1/4 qt	5-1/4 qt
Engine coolant (with reservoir at MAX level)	With Tow Package	11.9	12-5/8 qt	10-1/2 qt	Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Engine coolant (with reservoir at MAX level)	Without Tow Package	11.6	12-1/2 qt	10-1/4 qt
Automatic transmission fluid	With Tow Package	Approx. 7.5	Approx. 7-78 qt	Approx. 6-5/8 qt	Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the warranty.
Automatic transmission fluid	Without Tow Package	Approx. 7.2	Approx. 7-5/8 qt	Approx. 6-3/8 qt
Differential gear oil		0.45	1 pt	3/4 pt	Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil Hypoid Super semi-synthetic GL-5 75W-90 Use Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil Hypoid Super semi-synthetic GL-5 75W-90. Using differential gear oil other than Genuine NISSAN Diff Oil Hypoid Super semi-synthetic GL-5 75W-90 will damage the differential gear, which is not covered by the warranty.
Coupling oil		0.69	1–1/2 pt	1–1/4 pt	Genuine “NISSAN GROUP GENUINE PARTS” LSC Transmission Fluid 12-301 or equivalent.
Transfer oil		0.31	5/8 pt	1/2 pt	Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake fluid		—	—	—	Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116) Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
Multi-purpose grease		—	—	—	NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid		4.2	4-1/2 qt	3-1/2 qt	Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Air conditioning system refrigerant		0.85 kg	1.874 lb	1.874 lb	HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.
Air conditioning system oil		180 m	6.1 fl oz	6.4 fl oz	Nissan A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) For further information, see “Air conditioning specification label” found under the hood.

SAE Viscosity Number

GASOLINE ENGINE

0W-20 is preferable.

If 0W-20 is not available, select the viscosity, from the chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system additives are not necessary.

Coolant Mixture Ratios
For outside temperatures down to:		Anti-freeze coolant mixture ratio
° C	° F	Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent	Demineralized water or distilled water
– 15	5	30 %	70 %
– 35	– 30	50 %	50 %

CAUTION:

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality with the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown right.

The use of other types of engine coolant may damage the engine cooling system.

When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.

Unit: specific gravity

Mixed coolant specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture ratio	Coolant temperature °C (°F)
Engine coolant mixture ratio	15 (59)	25 (77)	35 (95)	45 (113)
30%	1.046 - 1.050	1.042 - 1.046	1.038 - 1.042	1.033 - 1.038
50%	1.076 - 1.080	1.070 - 1.076	1.065 - 1.071	1.059 - 1.065