Nissan Navara / Frontier 2005-2021

The Nissan Navara/Frontier, produced from 2005 to 2021, continued to build upon its reputation as a rugged and versatile midsize pickup truck. This generation featured a more modern, aerodynamic design, bold front grille, and sleeker lines. The interior received significant upgrades in comfort and technology, with spacious seating and advanced infotainment options. Nissan aimed to balance workhorse capability and everyday usability, making it a versatile choice for many drivers.

Underneath, the Navara/Frontier retained its robust body-on-frame construction, ensuring it could easily handle demanding tasks and off-road adventures. The suspension system was designed to provide a comfortable ride on and off the pavement, and it continued to offer selectable four-wheel drive for improved traction. This generation of the Nissan Navara/Frontier further solidified its position as a reliable and capable pickup truck, appealing to those who needed a dependable workhorse and a practical daily driver in one package.

Nissan Navara/Frontier specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: D40

Engine 2.5L  4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Oil capacity: 4.9 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.5L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 4.0L 6-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended Oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Recommended Engine Oil: API
• Oil capacity: 5.4 qt

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.0L 6-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 21-1/8 gal (80 L)

Engine coolant (with reservoir)

• Type: Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equivalent
• Capacity:
  • QR25DE: 2-1/2 gal (9.4 L)
  • VQ40DE: 2-3/4 gal (10.2 L)

Manual transmission gear oil

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85
  • If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available
• Capacity: 
  • 5 M/T: 3-1/8 qt (2.9 L)
  • 6 M/T 4X2: 4-1/4 qt (4.0 L)
  • 6 M/T 4X4: 4-1/2 qt (4.2 L)

Automatic transmission fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
  • NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF in NISSAN automatic transmissions. If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is unavailable, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of other automatic transmission fluids is not covered under the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Transfer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended
  • Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF may cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability and may damage the transfer. Damage caused by the use of other fluids is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty
• Capacity: 2-1/8 qt (2.0L)

Front final drive oil

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
• Capacity: 1-3/4 pt (0.85 L)

Rear final drive oil (except for 6-speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
• Capacity: 3-3/8 pt (1.6 L)

Rear final drive oil (for 6-speed M/T or E-Lock vehicles)

• 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)

Power steering fluid (PSF)

• Type: Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
  • Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF may prevent the power steering system from operating properly.

Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 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 (KLH00-PAGR0) or equivalent

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (KLH00-PAGR0) or equivalent
• Capacity: 1-1/4 gal (4.5 L)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 2.5 L QR25DE I4
  • 4.0 L VQ40DE V6
  • 3.8 L VQ38DD V6
• Petrol/CNG:
  • 2.5 L QR25DE I4 (Navara CNG)
• Diesel:
  • 2.5 L YD25DDTi I4
  • 3.0 L V9X V6

Transmission

• 5-speed manual
• 6-speed manual
• 5-speed RE5R05A automatic
• 7-speed RE7R01B automatic (V9X only)
• 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic (VQ38DD only)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: H11-55W
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 168
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 7444NA
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb: 3157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb: 7444NA
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: 3157K
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 3156AK
• Tail Light Bulb: 3157K

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: DE3175
• Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 921
• Map Light Bulb: DE3175.