RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-7spec tableManual transaxle variants: RS5F41A vs RS5F30A/RS5F31V have different oil capacities.
Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and Lubricants — Capacity and Recommended Type
Engine oil (Refill)
VariantWith oil filter
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter3.1
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure5-1/2 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsAPI SG*
Engine oil (Refill)
VariantWithout oil filter
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter2.9
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure5-1/8 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsAPI SG*
Cooling system (With reservoir tank)
Variant
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter4.0
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure7 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsAnti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
Manual transaxle gear oil
VariantRS5F41A
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter3.1 - 3.3
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure5-1/2 - 5-7/8 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsAPI GL-4*
Manual transaxle gear oil
VariantRS5F30A, RS5F31V
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter2.8 - 3.0
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure4-7/8 - 5-1/4 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsAPI GL-4*
N-CVT fluid
Variant
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter3.2
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure5-5/8 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsNissan Genuine Fluid or equivalent (Type DEXRON™ II)
Power steering fluid
Variant
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter1.0
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure1-3/4 pt
Recommended fluids and lubricantsType DEXRON™
Brake fluid
Variant
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter—
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure—
Recommended fluids and lubricantsDOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease
Variant
Capacity (Approximate) — Liter—
Capacity (Approximate) — Imp measure—
Recommended fluids and lubricantsNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
NOTE
*: For further details, see "SAE Viscosity Number".
SAE Viscosity Number
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL (TI0005): For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient temperatures above -20°C (-4°F). For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable. * Not recommended for sustained high speed driving (refers to 5W-20).
GEAR OIL (TI0003): 80W-90 is preferable for ambient temperatures below 40°C (104°F).