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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly 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 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 75.6 See “Fuel recommendation”later in this section.
Engine oil *6
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change QR25DE 4-7/8qt 4 qt 4.6
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *1
VQ35DE 4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Without oil filter
change
QR25DE 4-1/2qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
VQ35DE 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt 4.3
Cooling system
With reservoir
QR25DE 2gal 1-5/8 gal 7.6
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
VQ35DE 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4gal 8.2
Manual transmission gear oil — — — GenuineNISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi
75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — GenuineNISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *2
Power steering fluid (PSF) — — — GenuineNISSAN PSF or equivalent.*3
Brake and clutch fluid — — — GenuineNISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *4 or equivalent
DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a(R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil — — — NISSANA/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Windshield washer fluid — — — GenuineNISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
freeze fluid or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*2: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: DEXRON™ VI type ATF can be used.
*4: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations.”
*6: For further details, see “Engine Oil”in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2 Technical and consumer information
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2009 Altima (alt)
Owners Manual (owners)—USA_English (nna)
02/03/09—debbie
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