2023 Nissan Pathfinder

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Vehicle information

Make: Nissan

Model: Pathfinder

Model year: 2023

Class: Passenger vehicle

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Specifications

Fluids & capacities · 3.5L V6 VQ35DE

Brake Fluid · DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 3 (FMVSS No. 116))0.8 qt / 0.76 L
Coolant · Nissan Blue long-life antifreeze/coolant premix (Nissan L255N)10.75 qt / 10.17 L
Engine Oil · 0W-20 full synthetic (API SP / ILSAC GF-6A)5.4 qt / 5.11 L
Front Differential · 75W-90 GL-5 synthetic (API GL-5)1.4 qt / 1.32 L
Power Steering · none — electric power steering
Rear Differential · 80W-90 GL-5 (API GL-5)1.5 qt / 1.42 L
Transfer Case · Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid (Nissan NS-3)0.8 qt / 0.76 L
Automatic Transmission · 9-speed automatic ATF (ZF 9HP48) (Nissan Matic Fluid S (999MP-MTS00P))19.5 qt / 18.45 L
Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid1.1 qt / 1.04 L

Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual

Key torque specs

AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
AC Line Fittings7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
Alternator Mounting Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
Brake Line Banjo Bolt13 lb-ft / 17 N·m
Caliper Bracket Bolts100 lb-ft / 136 N·m
Brake Line Fittings11 lb-ft / 15 N·m
Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
Wheel Lug Nuts98 lb-ft / 133 N·m
Center Support Bearing Bracket Bolts37 lb-ft / 50 N·m
Driveshaft Flange Bolts45 lb-ft / 61 N·m
Driveshaft Flange Bolts (CV/U-Joint)55 lb-ft / 75 N·m
Transfer Case Output Yoke Nut133 lb-ft / 180 N·m

Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual

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Maintenance

Service intervals (normal driving)

Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 6 mo
Tire rotation5,000 mi / 6 mo
Engine air filter30,000 mi
Cabin air filter15,000 mi
Brake system inspection5,000 mi / 6 mo
Brake fluid24 mo
CVT fluid (Continuously Variable Transmission)60,000 mi
Engine coolant125,000 mi / 120 mo
Spark plugs105,000 mi
Drive belt(s)60,000 mi
Front differential fluid (AWD models)60,000 mi
Rear differential fluid (AWD models)60,000 mi
Transfer case fluid (AWD models)60,000 mi
Fuel filter

Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word

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Electrical

Battery

Group 35 AGM · 650 CCA · 68 Ah · 100 min RC

Source: Open Labor Project

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Repair costs

Estimated labor times

100K Service2.8–4.2 hr
30K Service1.4–1.8 hr
60K Service2.2–3 hr
90K Service1.6–2.2 hr
ABS Module1.2–1.8 hr
ABS Pump2–3 hr
ABS Tone Ring1.2–1.8 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8–1.2 hr
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.8–1.2 hr
AC Accumulator1.2–1.8 hr
AC Clutch Coil1.8–2.4 hr
AC Compressor1.6–2.4 hr
AC Compressor Clutch2–3 hr
AC Compressor Oil Add0.3–0.3 hr
AC Condenser1.2–1.8 hr

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Other Nissan Pathfinder years

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Sources

Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.