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Nissan Pathfinder A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2016 to 2017 Nissan Pathfinder (6 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.) uses 29.92 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2016 to 2017 Nissan Pathfinder: 29.92 oz of R-134a, PAG-46 oil, see the under-hood decal for the rest.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Nissan Pathfinder A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2016 to 20176 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a29.92 ozPAG-46
20136 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a30 ozPAG-46 6.1 oz
2009 to 20126 Cyl. 4.0 Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a28 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2009 to 20126 Cyl. 4.0 Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a25 ozPAG-46 6 oz
2009 to 20128 Cyl. 5.6 Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a28 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2009 to 20128 Cyl. 5.6 Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a25 ozPAG-46 6 oz
2008All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a28 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2008All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a25 ozPAG-46 6 oz
2006 to 2007All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a19 ozPAG-46 6 oz
2006 to 2007All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a30 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2002 to 2005All Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 6 oz
1996 to 2001All Eng.R-134a23 ozPAG-46 6.8 oz
1994 to 1995All Eng.R-134a30 ozPAG-100 6.75 oz

Recharge supplies for your Nissan Pathfinder

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.