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Engine Oil


Gasoline engine SG
Diesel engine SE/CC, SE/CD, SF/CC, SG/CD, CD
CAPACITY, Refill:

Van 3.7 liters 3.9 quarts
1984-85 Pickup:
2WD 3.6 liters 3.8 quarts
4WD 3.8 liters 4.0 quarts
Diesel 4.8 liters 5.1 quarts
1986 early 4-cyl:
2WD 3.2 liters 3.4 quarts
4WD 3.5 liters 3.7 quarts
Diesel 4.8 liters 5.1 quarts
1986 late-89 Pickup, Pathfinder:
4cyl:
2WD 3.3 liters 3.5 quarts
4WD 3.8 liters 4.0 quarts
V6:
2WD 3.6 liters 3.8 quarts
4WD 3.0 liters 3.2 quarts
1990-92:
2WD 3.5 liters 3.7 quarts
4WD 2.9 liters 3.1 quarts
Diesel 6.7 liters 7.1 quarts
Capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed

Gasoline engines:
Above 50°F (10°C) 20W-40, 20W-50
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30*, 10W-40
Below 60°F (16°C) 5W-30*, 10W-30
All temperatures 5W-30*

Diesel engines:
Above 32°F (0°C) 30
Above 20°F (-7°C) 15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30*
Below 60°F (16°C) 5W-30*
*1986-89, 10W-30 preferred; 1990-92 5W-30 preferred