2005-2015 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Look up Nissan Xterra specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

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Chassis

• Type: N50

Engine 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.2 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.8L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 21-1/8 gal (80L)

Cooling system

• Type: Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
• Capacity: 2-3/4 gal (10.2L)

Manual transmission gear oil 4WD

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85
• Capacity: 4-3/8 qt (4.2 L)

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is unavailable, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Final drive gear oil

• Type: API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*1 or 80W-90 LS*1 for Limited Slip Differential (LSD) applications
• Capacity:
  • KA24DE M/T 4X2: 2–3/4 pt (1.3 L)
  •  VG33E/VG33ER 4X4 Front: 3–3/4 pt (1.75L)
  •   VG33E/VG33ER 4X4 Rear: 5–7/8 pt (2.2L)

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is unavailable, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

Power steering fluid (PSF)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3

Multi-purpose grease

• Type: NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

• Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system oil

• Type: • Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equivalent

Transfer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
• Capacity: 2-1/8 qt (2.0 L)

Front final drive oil

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity 80W-90
• Capacity: 1-3/4 pt (0.85 L)

Rear final drive oil A/T models without E-Lock

• Type: API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• Capacity: 3-3/8 pt (1.6 L)

Rear final drive oil M/T or A/T models with E-Lock

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
• Capacity: 4-1/4 pt (2.0 L)

Windshield-washer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil synthetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140
• Capacity: 1-1/4 gal (4.5 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Gasoline:
• 4.0 L VQ40DE V6

Transmission

• 5-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual

Fuel Consumption