2012 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 304
2012 Nissan Xterra Manual
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Capacity (Approximate) US measure Transfer fluid Front final drive oil Rear final drive oil With A/T With M/T 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 pt 3-3/8 pt 4-1/4 pt 1-1/4 gal Imp measure 1-3/4 qt 1-1/2 pt 2-7/8 pt 3-1/2 pt 1 gal Liter 2.0 0.85 1.6 2.0 4.5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended *7 Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity 80W-90, *9 API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *10 Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140 *10 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent Windshield-washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) *1: For further details, see "Fuel recommendation" in this section. *2: For further details, see "Engine oil and oil filter recommendations" in this section. *3: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. *4: DEXRON™ VI type ATF may also be used. *5: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer. *6: For further details, see "Air conditioner specification label" in this section. *7: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty. *8: For further details, see "Changing engine oil" in the "Maintenance and do-it-yourself" section. *9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F). *10: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil. Technical and consumer information 9-3