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2021 Nissan Datsun Altima Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
4.10 OZS. (0.12 L) — Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) or equivalent.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)
8.65 QTS. (8.18 L) — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 Note: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Brake Fluid
— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil
0.58 QTS. (0.54 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)
8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)
5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil Note: If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.35 QTS. (0.33 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 Note: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
8.75 QTS. (8.28 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil Note: If SAE 5W-30 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 5W-30 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
- →If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
- →If SAE 5W-30 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 5W-30 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
This vehicle's factory manual
2021 Nissan Datsun Altima: confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Nissan Datsun Altima?
- The 2021 Nissan Datsun Altima fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 4.10 OZS. (0.12 L) — Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) or equivalent., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng): 8.65 QTS. (8.18 L) — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 Note: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty., Brake Fluid: — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3, Differential Gear Oil: 0.58 QTS. (0.54 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil., Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng): 8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (2.5L Eng): 5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil Note: If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.35 QTS. (0.33 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 Note: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3, using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 8.75 QTS. (8.28 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil SN SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil Note: If SAE 5W-30 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 5W-30 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Nissan Datsun Altima take?
- The 2021 Nissan Datsun Altima takes 4.10 OZS. (0.12 L) — Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF) or equivalent..