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Pathfinder is a full-size Japanese crossover whose production began in 1985. The car has five generations. This material examines in detail the engine oil used in third, fourth and fifth generation Nissan Pathfinder engines.
Oil check frequency: once every 3 months or every 2500 km.
3rd generation (R51)
The third generation was produced in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.
| Model | 4.0 (AT LE, AT LE+, AT) |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2005 - 2011 |
| Engine | VQ40DE, Gasoline, 4.0 l, 269 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 5.1 liters * |
| Specification | API: SG, SH, SJ, SL; ILSAC: GF-1, GF-2, GF-3, GF-4 |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30, 10W30 |
| Model | 3.0 dCi AT LE |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2011 - 2014 |
| Engine | V9X, Diesel, 3.0 l, 231 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 7.1 liters * |
| Specification | ACEA - C4 Low SAPS |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30 |
| Model | 2.5 dCi |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2009 - 2014 |
| Engine | YD25DDTi, Diesel, 2.5 l, 190 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 6.9 liters * |
| Specification | API - CF-4; ACEA - B1, B3, B4, B5 (without soot); ACEA - C3 (with particulate filter) |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30, 10W30 |
| Model | 2.5 Cdi |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2005 - 2009 |
| Engine | YD25, Diesel, 2.5 l, 174 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 6.9 liters * |
| Specification | API - CF-4; ACEA - B1, B3, B4, B5 |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30 |
4th generation (R52)
The fourth generation Nissan Pathfinder was produced in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
| Model | 3.5 V6 |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2014 - 2017 |
| Engine | VQ35DE, Gasoline, 3.5 l, 249 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 4.7 liters * |
| Specification | API - SG, SH, SJ; ILSAC - GF-1, GF-2 |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30, 10W30 |
| Model | 2.5 HEV |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2014 - 2016 |
| Engine | QR25DER, Gasoline, 2.5 l, 234 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 5.8 liters * |
| Specification | API - SM, SN |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 0W20 |
5th generation (R53)
The fifth generation will be produced in 2021.
| Model | 3.5 AT |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2021 - 2023 |
| Engine | VQ35DE, Gasoline, 3.5 l, 284 hp. |
| Change interval | Once a year or every 15,000 km. ** |
| Capacity | 4.7 liters * |
| Specification | API - SG, SH, SJ; ILSAC - GF-1, GF-2 |
| Viscosity (SAE) | 5W30, 10W30 |
* - The amount of oil required for a service change.
** - This interval should be reduced by half when driving in difficult conditions.
