Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1998 Nissan-Datsun Frontier BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.75 OZS. | 0.19 L | PAG 100 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.43 LBS. | 0.64 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 8.30 QTS. | 7.85 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 2.4L Eng | 8.60 QTS. | 8.13 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | w/Filter | 4.10 QTS. | 3.88 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.4L Eng | 4.25 PTS. | 2.01 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 2.40 QTS. | 2.27 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.