Recommended Engine Oil for the Nissan Pathfinder. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Nissan Pathfinder engine oil for 3 generations and 45 modifications produced from 1986 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


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Pathfinder R52 (2013-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 2WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km/ 6 months 0W-20
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (CAN) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 4WD (USA) 4,8 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 5W-30
Pathfinder HEV 2WD (CAN) 5,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km 0W-20
Pathfinder HEV 2WD (USA) 5,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
Pathfinder HEV 4WD (CAN) 5,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 8000 km 0W-20
Pathfinder HEV 4WD (USA) 5,8 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 miles/ 6 months 0W-20
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Pathfinder R51 (2005-2014)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi (120 kW) DPF Filter capacity 0,5 L, 7,6 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi (126 kW) DPF Filter capacity 0,5 L, 7,6 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi (128 kW) 6,9 L (service fill), 7,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,6 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi (140 kW) DPF 6,9 L (service fill), 8,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40
Pathfinder 2.5 dCi (140 kW) 6,9 L (service fill), 8,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Pathfinder 3.0 dCi DPF 7,1 L (service fill), 8,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,6 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 4.0 V6 (CAN) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 4.0 V6 (CAN) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Pathfinder 4.0 V6 (USA) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 4.0 V6 (USA) 5,1 L (service fill), 6,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40
Pathfinder 4.0 V6 5,1 L (service fill), 6,3 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Pathfinder 5.6 V8 (CAN) 6,2 L (service fill), 7,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 5.6 V8 (CAN) 6,5 L (service fill), 7,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 6000 km 5W-30
Pathfinder 5.6 V8 (USA) 6,2 L (service fill), 7,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
Pathfinder 5.6 V8 (USA) 6,5 L (service fill), 7,6 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 3750 miles/ 3 months 5W-30
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Pathfinder Pathfinder / Terrano (1986-2004)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.4 2WD D21 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8-4,3 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.4 4WD D21 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8-4,3 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.4i 2WD D21 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 4,3 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.4i 4WD D21 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 4,3 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Diesel 2WD D21 6 L, Filter capacity 0,7 L 7500 km/ 3 months 5W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Diesel 4WD D21 6 L, Filter capacity 0,7 L 7500 km/ 3 months 5W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel 2WD D21 6 L, Filter capacity 0,7 L 5000 km/ 3 months -
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel 4WD D21 6 L, Filter capacity 0,7 L 5000 km/ 3 months -
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.0 2WD D21 3,4 L, Filter capacity 0,4 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.0 4WD D21 3,4 L, Filter capacity 0,4 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.3 V6 2WD R50 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 4,5 L 7500 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.3 V6 4WD R50 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 4,5 L 7500 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.5 V6 2WD R50 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8 L 7500 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.5 V6 4WD R50 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8 L 7500 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
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