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Nissan Pathfinder coolant capacity

Total cooling-system coolant capacity for the Nissan Pathfinder, by generation and engine, in quarts and liters.

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Sources: 2016 Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide (multi-model), 2019 Versa Sedan Owner's Manual. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Nissan Pathfinder coolant capacity by year
YearsEngine: capacity
2022-20263.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DD), 12.3-12.6 qt by version: 12.6 qt (11.9 L)
20213.5 V6 2WD (CAN): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
2017-20203.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DD): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
2015-20163.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
20142.5L 4-cyl (QR25DER): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
3.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
20133.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 10.4 qt (9.8 L)
2011-20124.0L 6-cyl (VQ40DE) - with RAC: 14.2 qt (13.4 L)
4.0L 6-cyl (VQ40DE) - without RAC: 10.8 qt (10.2 L)
5.6L 8-cyl (VK56DE) - without RAC: 10.8 qt (10.2 L)
5.6L 8-cyl (VK56DE) - with RAC: 14.2 qt (13.4 L)
20104.0L 6-cyl (VQ40DE) - without RAC: 10.8 qt (10.2 L)
4.0L 6-cyl (VQ40DE) - with RAC: 14.2 qt (13.4 L)
5.6L 8-cyl (VK56DE) - without RAC: 10.8 qt (10.2 L)
5.6L 8-cyl (VK56DE) - with RAC: 14.2 qt (13.4 L)
2005-20094.0 V6: 14.5 qt (13.7 L)
2003-20043.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.1 qt (8.6 L)
2001-20023.5L 6-cyl (VQ35DE): 9.5 qt (9 L)
1996-20003.3L 6-cyl (VG33E): 11.1 qt (10.5 L)
1991-19953.0L 6-cyl (VG30E): 12.2 qt (11.5 L)
19903.0L 6-cyl (VG30E) - 4WD: 12.2 qt (11.5 L)
3.0L 6-cyl (VG30E) - 2WD: 11.1 qt (10.5 L)
1986-1989/ Terrano 2.4 2WD D21: 8.7 qt (8.2 L)
/ Terrano 2.7 Diesel 2WD D21: 10.2 qt (9.7 L)
/ Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel 2WD D21: 11 qt (10.4 L)
/ Terrano 3.0 2WD D21: 9.7 qt (9.2 L)
/ Terrano 3.3 V6 2WD R50: 11.4 qt (10.8 L)
Capacity is the full cold-fill for the whole system. Top up to the marked level and use the coolant type specified in your owner's manual. Source.