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Nissan-Datsun Frontier Midnight Edition Fluid Capacities

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

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2023 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Midnight Edition: 5.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent

GenerationYearsTop spec
202320235.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG Oil Type ND-OIL12 or equivalent
202120215.30 OZS. (0.15 L) — PAG (DH-PR) or equivalent

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2023 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Midnight Edition: 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-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.
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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.
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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 Midnight Edition use?
2023 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Midnight Edition: 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 Midnight Edition?
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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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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