Repairing a motor is a very costly and unpleasant undertaking, so in order to extend its service life power unit and to protect it from overheating, it is better to use the recommended engine oil For Nissan Pathfinder. Any deviation from the oil parameters recommended by the manufacturer may disrupt performance characteristics engine or cause it to break.
Gasoline car engines
In the Nissan Pathfinder operating instructions, the car manufacturer recommends lubricants that meet the following parameters:
- original Nissan motor fluids;
- according to API classifications- oil type SH or SG;
- liquids bearing the designation “Energy Conserving II”, which means: capable of saving fuel mixture consumption;
- having the inscription Сertification Mark, indicating the quality mark according to the API system;
- The viscosity of the motor oil is selected according to scheme 1;
- The approximate volume of engine oil required when changing is 3.7 liters including the filter device and 3.4 liters excluding the oil filter.
Scheme 1. Effect of temperature environment to select the viscosity parameters of the lubricant. Motor oil 5w - 30 is used at temperatures from -30°C (or less) to +40°C (and more), 10w - 30 is used if the air temperature is above -18°C.
Nissan Pathfinder R51 2004-2014
According to the manual, the recommended engine oil for Nissan Pathfinder is selected according to the type of power unit.
Car engines running on gasoline
The Nissan Pathfinder manufacturer recommends filling in oils with the following parameters:
- original Nissan lubricants;
- API oil quality class - SG, SH, SJ or SL;
- in accordance with ILSAC standards - GF-1, GF-2, GF-3, GF-4;
- By ACEA classification- A2;
- volume required lubrication when replacing, taking into account the oil filter, it is 5.1 l, excluding the filter unit - 4.8 l;
- viscosity motor fluid selected according to scheme 2
Diesel power units
- Vehicles equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF):
- according to ACEA classification - C3;
- lubricants with the designation “LOW ASH”, which means low-ash;
- viscosity according to SAE 5W-30;
- high temperature viscosity parameter at high speed shear is HTHS3.5.
- Cars without particulate filter(DPF):
- in accordance with API classification - CF-4, it is prohibited to use - API CG-4;
- viscosity parameters lubricant selected according to scheme 2;
- according to ACEA standards - B1, B3, B4 or B5.
The volume of engine oil required for replacement is:
- 6.9 l including oil filter;
- 6.4 l excluding filter unit.
Scheme 2. Effect of temperature on the viscosity characteristics of the lubricant. According to scheme 2, you need to pour the following types of lubricant:
- at temperature conditions from -30°С (or less) to +40°С (or more), fill in 5w - 30;
- if the temperature is above -20°C, use 10w - 30; 10w - 40; 10w - 50;
- when the thermometer readings are more than -15°C, use 15w - 40; 15w - 50;
- if the air temperature is more than -10°C, use 20w - 40; 20w - 50.
The manufacturer indicates that it is preferable to pour lubricating fluid 5w - 30.
Nissan Pathfinder R52 from 2014
Gasoline car engines
- original oil NISSAN Ester Oil, which helps reduce fuel mixture consumption;
- according to API classification - SL, SM or SN;
- in accordance with ILSAC classification- GF-3, GF-4, GF-5;
- By ACEA system- A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5, C2 or C3;
- viscosity selection motor lubricant produced according to scheme 3;
- The approximate volume of motor oil that will be required for replacement is 4.8 liters with an oil filter replacement and 4.5 liters without changing the oil filter.
Scheme 3. Selection viscosity characteristics lubricant depending on the temperature of the region in which the car will be driven. Decoding of scheme 3 is similar to scheme 2, except for 5w - 40 oil used if temperature Range ranges from -30°C (or less) to +40°C (and more). The manufacturer recommends using 5w - 30 motor oil.
Conclusion
Protect internal elements The recommended engine oil for Nissan Pathfinder can protect the engine from abrasion, overheating, corrosion, and carbon deposits. Engineers at the machine manufacturer select the class, type, and viscosity of the required lubricant to ensure stable and long-term operation of the engine. Motor oils suitable for a certain type of engine have the vehicle manufacturer’s approvals printed on the lubricant canister.
The manual also indicates the temperatures at which it is necessary to use a lubricant of a certain thickness. Thick liquids are recommended for summer, more fluid liquids are recommended for winter, all-season liquids are used in a certain temperature range. Please note: the instructions do not contain recommendations regarding basic basis motor oil (synthetic, semi-synthetic or mineral), but it must be taken into account when choosing a motor lubricant.
For planned replacement oils and Supplies no need to go to the station Maintenance. This not difficult operation can be done with your own hands at home. Enough to have inspection hole or a regular jack.
What kind of oil to fill and replacement frequency
The recommended viscosity for use in the Pathfinder car engine is SAE 5W40, 5W30.
Part numbers for replacement
- Canister for 5 liters of Nissan 5W40 oil - KE90090042R;
- Canister for 2 liters of Nissan 5W40 oil - KE90090032R;
- Original filter for 2.5 engine - 15208BN30A; Analogues are: PURFLUX LS149, MAHLE C236, BOSCH 986452003, MANN FILTER W92048, etc.
- Original filter for 4.0 engine - 152089F600. Analogues are: ALCO FILTER SP1002, MAHLE C1052, MANN FILTER W671, BOSCH 986452061 and others.
- Original drain plug gasket for 2.5 engine - 013511204M;
- Original drain plug gasket for 4.0 engine - 1102601M02.
Step-by-step instructions for changing the oil
Express test of the oil quality in your engine
Using a simple test, you can find out about the quality of the oil that protects the engine of your car at this moment. To do this, remove the dipstick and drop a drop from it onto a sheet of paper. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then compare the resulting drop pattern.
A bit working |
Worked |
Working with fur. impurities |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Working in satisfactory condition. condition |
The worker is in bad condition. condition |
Non-working |
From an overheated engine |
Changing the oil to Nissan Pathfinder Although it’s not a difficult task, it’s terribly inconvenient (in particular, replacing the oil filter is difficult due to its location). All you need is:
- head to "14"(unscrew the drain plug);
- key on 10" unscrew the hatch in the protection to get to the oil filter;
- and of course fresh oil(volume and specification depend on the engine), as well as new oil filter and preferably a new copper ring on the drain bolt (although this is often replaced only after several oil change cycles).
When to change and what kind of oil to fill in Pathfinder
Oil change intervals are set at 10,000 km mileage or once a year. At the same time as the engine oil, the oil filter is also changed.
Filling volume engine 2.5 amounts to 6.9 liters new oil (according to other sources - 7,5 ). For engine 4.0 this volume is 5.1 liters. It is recommended to fill with original Nissan oil. SAE viscosity 5W40 or 5W30.
- Number of 5 liter canister NISSAN oils 5W40 - KE90090042R. A 2 liter canister of the same oil - KE90090032R.
- The number of the original oil filter for the 2.5 engine is 15208BN30A. Analogues: MAHLE C236, MANN FILTER W92048, BOSCH 986452003, PURFLUX LS149 and others.
- The number of the original oil filter for the 4.0 engine is 152089F600. Analogs: MANN FILTER W671, MAHLE C1052, BOSCH 986452061, ALCO FILTER SP1002 and others.
- The number of the original drain plug gasket for the 2.5 engine is 013511204M.
- The number of the original drain plug gasket for the 4.0 engine is 1102601M02.
How to change oil in Pathfinder
Before starting the procedure, the engine is always warmed up for 5-10 minutes.
To make it convenient to get to drain plug and oil filter, it is better to install the car in an inspection hole.
In general, the process is simple, many people know how to change the oil without any instructions, however, it will be interesting for the owners to see it clearly in the photo, I think it will be interesting to look through the slides.
We buy an oil filter and a drain bolt washer.
Let's get it necessary tool for replacement. In addition to the keys, also take a suitable container for draining the oil (7 liters).
Open the hood and lift the oil cap filler neck(so to speak, depressurization of the system).
Using a 14 mm spanner, unscrew the plug from the pan (after placing the container in place).
When unscrewing the bolt, be careful, because remember that the oil temperature is about 80 degrees, you can get burned (for this reason it is better to do everything with gloves).
We try not to lose the copper ring in case we forgot to buy it in order to replace it with a new one, or if it is included in the kit, then do not forget to change it before screwing the drain bolt back in (the oil drains for about 15 minutes).
We tighten the bolt, but without fanaticism.
Now we are looking for where the oil filter is located. IN in this case it is behind the protection hatch, so to get to it and unscrew it you will need to unscrew two bolts.
