2009-2014

Chassis

• Type: Z12

Engine 1.8L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30

• Recommended Engine Oil: API

• Drain Plug Torque:  25FT-LBS

• Oil capacity: 4.3 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.8L 4-Cylinder: 0.044''

Fuel

• Capacity: 13-1/4 gal (50 L)

Cooling system with reservoir

• Type: 

  • CVT model:50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent, 50% Demineralized or distilled water

  • MT model: 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent, 50% Demineralized or distilled water

• Capacity:  

  • CVT model: 7-1/2 qt (7.1L)

  • MT model: 7-1/4 qt (6.8L)

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2

  •  Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty

Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil

• Type:  Genuine NISSAN gear oil (Chevron Texaco ETL8997B) 75W-80 or equivalent

  • If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. Replace with Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.

Multi-purpose grease

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

Air conditioning system refrigerant

• Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)

Air conditioning system lubricants

• Type: NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent

Window washer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent

Powertrain

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Engine

• 1.5L HR15DE I4 (gasoline)

• 1.6L HR16DE I4 (gasoline)

• 1.8L MR18DE I4 (gasoline)

• 1.5L K9K I4 dCi (diesel)

Transmission

• 5-speed manual

• 6-speed manual

• CVT

Fuel Consumption

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Safety Ratings

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References

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1. 2010 Nissan Cube Owners Manual 

2.  Nissan Cube- Class Wikipedia.org

3. US Department of Energy - FuelEconomy.gov

4. NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -  NHTNHTSA