Nissan Pathfinder
Maintenance specs for 10 variants of the Nissan Pathfinder — from 1987 to 2026.
1987–1989 Nissan Pathfinder
2.4L I4 SOHC (Z24i) · 4WD
103 hp / 134 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1990–1995 Nissan Pathfinder
3.0L V6 SOHC (VG30E) · 4WD
153 hp / 180 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2004 Nissan Pathfinder
3.3L V6 SOHC (VG33E) · RWD
168 hp / 196 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.5 qt
Full capacity2.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2004 Nissan Pathfinder
3.3L V6 SOHC (VG33E) · 4WD
168 hp / 196 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2005–2012 Nissan Pathfinder
4.0L V6 DOHC (VQ40DE) · RWD
270 hp / 291 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2005–2012 Nissan Pathfinder
4.0L V6 DOHC (VQ40DE) · 4WD
270 hp / 291 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidNissan PSF
Capacity20 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank21.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder
3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) · FWD
260 hp / 240 lb-ft
Transmission
TypeCVT (Xtronic)
FluidNissan CVT Fluid NS-2
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder
3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DE) · AWD
260 hp / 240 lb-ft
Transmission
TypeCVT (Xtronic)
FluidNissan CVT Fluid NS-2
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidNissan Matic J ATF
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2022–2026 Nissan Pathfinder
3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DD) · FWD
284 hp / 259 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2022–2026 Nissan Pathfinder
3.5L V6 DOHC (VQ35DD) · AWD
284 hp / 259 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidNissan Matic S ATF
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi