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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSCAPACITIESV6 FLUID CAPACITIES
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, Standard
V6 Fluid Capacities
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION V6 Fluid Capacities
V6 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transaxle | ||||||||||
| Nissan Matic "D" (1) | ||||||||||
| Altima | 9.7 Qts. (9.2L) | |||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | ||||||||||
| 2WD | 8 Qts. (8.3L) | |||||||||
| 4WD | 9 Qts. (8.5L) | |||||||||
| Maxima | 9 Qts. (8.5L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | 9.0 Qts. (8.5L) | |||||||||
| 350Z | 10.9 Qts. (10.3) | |||||||||
| CVT (1)(3) | ||||||||||
| Murano | 10.8 Qts (10.2L) | |||||||||
| Cooling System (Includes Reservoir) | ||||||||||
| Altima & 350Z | 8.75 Qts. (8.2L) | |||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | 11.6 Qts. (11.0L) | |||||||||
| Maxima | 8.1 Qts. (7.7L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | 9.8 Qts. (9.2L) | |||||||||
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) | ||||||||||
| Altima | 4.25 Qts. (4.0L) | |||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | 3.5 Qts. (3.3L) | |||||||||
| Maxima | 4.2 Qts (4.0L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | 5.2 Qts. (5.0L) | |||||||||
| 350Z | 5 Qts. (4.7L) | |||||||||
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | ||||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | ||||||||||
| Front | 3.75 Pts. (1.75L) | |||||||||
| Rear | ||||||||||
| With C200 Differential | 2.75 Pts. (1.2L) | |||||||||
| With H233B Differential | 6 Pts. (2.8L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | ||||||||||
| Front | 3.9 Pts. (1.85L) | |||||||||
| Rear | 5.9 Pts. (2.8L) | |||||||||
| 350Z | 3 Pts. (1.4L) | |||||||||
| Manual Tranmission (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4) (2) | ||||||||||
| Altima | 4.7 Pts. (2.3L) | |||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | ||||||||||
| 2WD (4 Cyl.) | 4.25 Pts. (2.0L) | |||||||||
| 4WD (V6) | 6 Pts. (2.8L) | |||||||||
| 4WD (V6, Super Charged) | 10.75 Pts. (5.1L) | |||||||||
| Maxima | 4.9 Pts. (2.3L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | ||||||||||
| 2WD | 10.9 Pts. (5.1L) | |||||||||
| 350Z | 3.2 Qts. (2.9L) | |||||||||
| Transfer Case | ||||||||||
| Nissan Matic "D" (SAE 75W-80/API GL-4 Fluid) | ||||||||||
| Frontier & Xterra | 2.25 Pts. (2.2L) | |||||||||
| Pathfinder | ||||||||||
| TX10A Transfer Case | 2.3 Pts. (2.2L) | |||||||||
| ATX14A Transfer Case | 3.1 (3.0L) | |||||||||
| Nissan Matic "D" (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 Fluid) | ||||||||||
| Murano | .5 Pts. (3.1L) | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.