2003 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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)
(1) Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
(2) Start capacity. Fill to bottom of filler plug hole.
(3) Use only Nissan approved CVT fluid (NS-2)
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  • 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.

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