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Nissan-Datsun Frontier Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Nissan-Datsun Frontier. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-30 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2024 Nissan-Datsun Frontier: 5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent

GenerationYearsTop spec
202420245.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
202320235.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
202220221.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — HFO- 1234yf (R-1234yf)

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2024 Nissan-Datsun Frontier: 5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent

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Air Cond Compressor Oil5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
Air Cond Refrigerant1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — HFO- 1234yf (R-1234yf)
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic P
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil2.12 QTS. (2 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CS GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
Engine Coolant12.68 QTS. (11.99 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 SP Note: If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Power Steering Fluid1.75 QTS. (1.65 L) — Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid D3M
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6A SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Air Cond Compressor Oil5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
Air Cond Refrigerant1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — HFO- 1234yf (R-1234yf)
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic P
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil2.12 QTS. (2 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CS GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
Engine Coolant12.68 QTS. (11.99 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 SP Note: If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Power Steering Fluid1.75 QTS. (1.65 L) — Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid D3M
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Air Cond Refrigerant1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — HFO- 1234yf (R-1234yf)
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic P
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil2.12 QTS. (2 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-CS GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent
Engine Coolant12.68 QTS. (11.99 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 SP Note: If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Power Steering Fluid1.75 QTS. (1.65 L) — Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid D3M
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →If SAE 0W-20 motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic SAE 0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

2020-2021

Air Cond Compressor Oil5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG (DH-PR) or equivalent
Air Cond Refrigerant1.40 LBS. (0.63 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic P
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil1.75 QTS. (1.65 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, SAE 75W-140
Engine Coolant12.68 QTS. (11.99 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil6.50 QTS. (6.15 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 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.
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Power Steering Fluid1.75 QTS. (1.65 L) — Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid D3M
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Notes
  • →Approximate capacity.
  • →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.
Air Cond Compressor Oil6.00 OZS. (0.17 L) — PAG 100
Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S Note: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng)2.15 QTS. (2.03 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, SAE 75W-140
Engine Coolant (4.0L Eng)10.77 QTS. (10.19 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (4.0L Eng)5.13 QTS. (4.85 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (5 Spd Trans)3.38 QTS. (3.19 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Transfer Case Fluid1.06 QTS. (1 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic D
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super S GL-5 sythetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,4WD)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,RWD)4.25 QTS. (4.02 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Notes
  • →If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Air Cond Compressor Oil6.00 OZS. (0.17 L) — PAG 100
Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S Note: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng)2.15 QTS. (2.03 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, SAE 75W-140
Engine Coolant (4.0L Eng)10.77 QTS. (10.19 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (4.0L Eng)5.13 QTS. (4.85 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,4WD)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Transfer Case Fluid1.06 QTS. (1 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic D
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Manual Transmission Fluid (5 Spd Trans)3.38 QTS. (3.19 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super S GL-5 sythetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,RWD)4.25 QTS. (4.02 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Notes
  • →If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Air Cond Compressor Oil6.00 OZS. (0.17 L) — PAG 100
Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S Note: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng,6 Spd Trans)2.15 QTS. (2.03 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng)0.88 QTS. (0.83 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90
Engine Coolant (4.0L Eng)10.77 QTS. (10.19 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (4.0L Eng)5.13 QTS. (4.85 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,4WD)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Power Steering Fluid1.05 QTS. (0.99 L) — Genuine NISSAN Power Steering Fluid or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.06 QTS. (1 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic D
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,RWD)4.25 QTS. (4.02 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng,5 Spd Trans)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (5 Spd Trans)3.38 QTS. (3.19 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Notes
  • →If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

2015-2016

Air Cond Compressor Oil6.00 OZS. (0.17 L) — PAG 100
Air Cond Refrigerant1.54 LBS. (0.69 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid10.88 QTS. (10.29 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic S Note: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
Brake Fluid— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng,5 Spd Trans)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng)0.88 QTS. (0.83 L) — Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5, SAE 80W-90 or API - GL-5, SAE 80W-90
Engine Coolant (4.0L Eng)10.77 QTS. (10.19 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (4.0L Eng)5.13 QTS. (4.85 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Fuel Tank21.15 GALS. (80.06 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (5 Spd Trans)3.38 QTS. (3.19 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Power Steering Fluid1.05 QTS. (0.99 L) — Genuine NISSAN Power Steering Fluid or equivalent
Transfer Case Fluid1.06 QTS. (1 L) — Genuine NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Matic D
Windshield Washer Fluid5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and Antifreeze or equivalent Note: Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
Differential Gear Oil (4.0L Eng,6 Spd Trans)2.15 QTS. (2.03 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,4WD)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.70 QTS. (1.6 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Oil
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.93 QTS. (9.39 L) — Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — API - SAE 5W-30
Manual Transmission Fluid (6 Spd Trans,RWD)4.25 QTS. (4.02 L) — Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi, SAE 75W-85 or API - GL-4, SAE 75W-85
Notes
  • →If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using ATF other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive ability and Automatic Transmission durability, and may damage the Automatic Transmission.
  • →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Nissan-Datsun Frontier use?
2024 Nissan-Datsun Frontier: 5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Nissan-Datsun Frontier?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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