Nissan Rogue Owners Manual: Engine oil and oil filter recommendations
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. Refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important to select the engine oil viscosity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in “Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters that are not of the specified quality, or exceeding recommended oil and filter change intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions may require more frequent oil and filter changes:
- repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
- driving in dusty conditions
- extensive idling
- towing a trailer
- stop and go commuting
Refer to the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
Fuel recommendation
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
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Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a (R-134a) and NISSAN A/C
system oil Type ND-OIL8 or the exact
equivalents.
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Other materials:
Before starting the engine
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant,
brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least whenever
you refuel.
Check that all windows and lights are clean.
Visually inspect tires ...
Engine compartment check locations
QR25DE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Air cleaner
Fuse/Fusible link box
Radiator cap
Engine oil dipstick
Drive belt location
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...
Mirrors
Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
Rearview mirror (if so equipped)
Use the night position 1 to reduce glare from
the headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position 2 when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNINGUse the night position only when necessary,
because it r ...
