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2009 Nissan-Datsun Altima SL, 3.5 B
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2009 Nissan-Datsun Altima SL, 3.5 BSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas | 5.00 OZS. | 0.14 L | PAG 46 | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD RE0F09B | 10.78 QTS. | 10.2 L | Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 | Using Fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT Transmission. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/Reservoir tank | 8.53 QTS. | 8.07 L | 50/50 mixture of Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant and demineralized or distilled water | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.88 QTS. | 4.61 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 20.00 GALS. | 75.7 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 1.75 QTS. | 1.65 L | Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.13 QTS. | 1.06 L | Genuine NISSAN Power Steering Fluid or equivalent | DEXRON VI type ATF may also be used. | 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 | ||
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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.