Nissan Armada (2019 year). Instruction - part 31

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Fluid type

Capacity (approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

Measure

Imperial

Measure

Fuel

98.4 L

26 gal

21-5/8 gal

Â See “Fuel information” (P.10-3).

Engine oil*1

With oil filter change

6.5 L

6-7/8 qt

5-3/4 qt

Â Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
Â If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil

that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-
5).

Drain and refill
*1: For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing engine
oil and filter” (P.8-6).

Without oil filter change

6.2 L

6-1/2 qt

5-1/2 qt

Engine coolant with reservoir

16.3 L

17-1/4 qt

14-3/8 qt

Â Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)

or equivalent

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

—

Â Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
Â NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in

NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered
under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Transfer fluid

—

Â Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer
Â Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid

may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Front differential gear oil

—

Â Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or

equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil

Rear differential gear oil

—

Â Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID · S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent

Power steering fluid (PSF)

Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.

Â Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
Â DEXRON

VI type ATF may also be used.

Brake fluid

Â Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent

DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer.

Multi-purpose grease

—

Â NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

—

Â HFC-134a (R-134a)
Â For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-10) for

air conditioner specification label.

Air conditioning system lubricants

—

Â NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent

Window washer fluid

—

Â Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &

Antifreeze or equivalent

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

FUEL INFORMATION

VK56VD engine

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an
octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-
Knock Index) number (Research octane
number 91).

CAUTION

. Using a fuel other than that spe-

cified could adversely affect the
emission control system, and
may also affect warranty cover-
age.

. Under no circumstances should a

leaded gasoline be used, because
this will damage the three-way
catalyst.

. Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in

your vehicle. Your vehicle is not
designed to run on E-15 or E-85
fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a
vehicle not specifically designed
for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely
affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle.
Damage caused by such fuel is
not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.

. Do not use fuel that contains the

octane booster methylcyclopen-
tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). Using fuel containing
MMT may adversely affect vehicle
performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are
labeled to indicate MMT content,
so you may have to consult your
gasoline retailer for more details.
Note that Federal and California
laws prohibit the use of MMT in
reformulated gasoline.

. U.S. government regulations re-

quire ethanol dispensing pumps
to be identified by a small,
square, orange and black label
with the common abbreviation or
the appropriate percentage for
that region.

Gasoline specifications

NISSAN recommends using gasoline that
meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC) specifications where it is avail-
able. Many of the automobile manufac-
turers developed this specification to
improve emission system and vehicle
performance. Ask your service station
manager if the gasoline meets the
World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifi-

cations.

Reformulated gasoline

Some fuel suppliers are now producing
reformulated gasolines. These gasolines
are specially designed to reduce vehicle
emissions. NISSAN supports efforts to-
wards cleaner air and suggests that you
use reformulated gasoline when avail-
able.

Gasoline containing oxygenates

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline contain-
ing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE
and methanol with or without advertising
their presence. NISSAN does not recom-
mend the use of fuels of which the
oxygenate content and the fuel compat-
ibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily
determined. If in doubt, ask your service
station manager.

If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline,
please take the following precautions as
the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle
performance problems and/or fuel sys-
tem damage.
. The fuel should be unleaded and

have an octane rating no lower than
that recommended for unleaded
gasoline.

. If an oxygenate-blend, excepting a

methanol blend, is used, it should

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contain no more than 10% oxyge-
nate. (MTBE may, however, be added
up to 15%.)

. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%

oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and
should not be used. Damage caused
by such fuel is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited war-
ranty.

. If a methanol blend is used, it should

contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable
amount of appropriate cosolvents
and corrosion inhibitors. If not prop-
erly formulated with appropriate
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors,
such methanol blends may cause
fuel system damage and/or vehicle
performance problems. At this time,
sufficient data is not available to
ensure that all methanol blends are
suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot
starting are experienced after using oxy-
genate-blend fuels, immediately change
to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a
low blend of MTBE.

Take care not to spill gasoline during

refueling. Gasoline containing oxyge-
nates can cause paint damage.

E-15 fuel

E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately
15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gaso-
line. E-15 can only be used in vehicles
designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-
15 in your vehicle. U.S. government reg-
ulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percen-
tage for that region.

E-85 fuel

E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gaso-
line. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible
Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in
your vehicle. U.S. government regulations
require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to
be identified by a small, square, orange
and black label with the common abbre-
viation or the appropriate percentage for
that region.

Fuel containing MMT

MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manga-
nese tricarbonyl, is an octane boosting
additive. NISSAN does not recommend
the use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel
may adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including the emissions control
system. Note that while some fuel pumps
label MMT content, not all do, so you may
have to consult your gasoline retailer for
more details.

Aftermarket fuel additives

NISSAN does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, in-
take valve deposit removers, etc.) which
are sold commercially. Many of these
additives intended for gum, varnish or
deposit removal may contain active sol-
vent or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to the fuel system and engine.

Octane rating tips

Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above
can cause persistent, heavy spark
knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rap-
ping noise.) If severe, this can lead to
engine damage. If you detect a persis-
tent heavy spark knock even when
using gasoline of the stated octane

rating, or if you hear steady spark knock
while holding a steady speed on level
roads, it is recommended you have a
NISSAN dealer correct the condition.
Failure to correct the condition is mis-
use of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is
not responsible.

Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This
in turn may cause excessive fuel con-
sumption or damage to the engine. If any
of the above symptoms are encountered,
have your vehicle checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.

However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is
no cause for concern, because you get
the greatest fuel benefit when there is
light spark knock for a short time under
heavy engine load.

JVT0342X

API certification mark

API service symbol

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see “Capacities and recommended fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). 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) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-

dization 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 fol-
lowed.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.

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Oil viscosity

The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important that the engine oil
viscosity be selected based on the tem-
peratures at which the vehicle will be
operated before the next oil change.
Choosing an oil viscosity other than that
recommended could cause serious en-
gine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine 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. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or
oil and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and
filter quality and/or viscosity is not cov-
ered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited
warranties.

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.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS

The air conditioning system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with
the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and
the lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil
Type S or the exact equivalents.

CAUTION

The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant may cause severe damage
to the air conditioning system and
may require the replacement of all
air conditioner system components.

The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant
does not affect the earth’s atmosphere,
certain governmental regulations require
the recovery and recycling of any refrig-
erant during automotive air conditioning
system service. Your NISSAN dealer has
the trained technicians and equipment
needed to recover and recycle your air

conditioning system refrigerant.

It is recommended you visit a NISSAN
dealer when servicing your air condition-
ing system.

ENGINE

Model

VK56VD

Type

Gasoline, 4-cycle

Cylinder arrangement

8-cylinder, V-slanted at 90°

Bore × Stroke

in (mm)

3.858 × 3.622 (98 × 92)

Displacement

cu in (cm

)

338.78 (5,552)

Firing order

1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2

Idle speed

rpm

See the emission control information
label on the underside of the hood.

Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.)

degree/rpm

Spark plug

Standard

DILKAR7B11

Spark plug gap (Normal)

in (mm)

0.043 (1.1)

Camshaft operation

Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

STI0397B

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

Type

Size

Offset in (mm)

Conventional

18 × 8J

1.18 (30)

20 × 8J

Spare

Conventional

Tire

Type

Size

Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]

Conventional

P275/60R20 114H

35 (240)

265/70R18 116H

Spare

Conventional

DIMENSIONS

Overall length

in (mm)

208.9 (5,305)

Overall width

in (mm)

79.9 (2,030)

Overall height

in (mm)

75.8 (1,925)

Front tread

in (mm)

67.5 (1,715)

Rear tread

in (mm)

67.9 (1,725)

Wheelbase

in (mm)

121.1 (3,075)

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If you plan to travel in another country,
you should first find out if the fuel
available is suitable for your vehicle’s
engine.

Using fuel with too low an octane rating
may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your
vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel
is not available.

When transferring the registration of
your vehicle to another country, state,
province or district, it may be necessary
to modify the vehicle to meet local laws
and regulations.

The laws and regulations for motor
vehicle emission control and safety stan-
dards vary according to the country,
state, province or district; therefore, vehi-
cle specifications may differ.

When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or dis-
trict and registered, its modifications,
transportation, and registration are the
responsibility of the user. NISSAN is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.

STI0431

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE

The vehicle identification number plate is
attached as shown. This number is the
identification for your vehicle and is used
in the vehicle registration.

STI0708

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)

The number is stamped as shown.

WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRY

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

STI0709

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.

STI0448

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION
LABEL

The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.)
certification label is affixed as shown. This
label contains valuable vehicle informa-
tion, such as: Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ings (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR), month and year of manufacture,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), etc.
Review it carefully.

STI0738

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL

The emission control information label is
attached as shown.

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STI0494

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
LABEL

The cold tire pressure is shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label affixed
to the pillar as illustrated.

STI0739

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION
LABEL

The air conditioner specification label is
attached as shown.

To install the front license plate bracket
to your vehicle, it is recommended you
contact a NISSAN dealer.

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside
the vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas
are more likely to be ser-
iously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride
in any area of vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.

Be sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and using
a seat belt properly.

TERMS
It is important to familiarize your-
self with the following terms before
loading your vehicle:
. Curb Weight (actual weight of

your vehicle) - vehicle weight
including: standard and optional
equipment, fluids, emergency
tools, and spare tire assembly.
This weight does not include

passengers and cargo.

. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) -

curb weight plus the combined
weight of passengers and cargo.

. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) - maximum total combined
weight of the unloaded vehicle,
passengers, luggage, hitch, trai-
ler tongue load and any other
optional equipment. This infor-
mation is located on the F.M.V.S.
S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

- maximum weight (load) limit
specified for the front or rear
axle. This information is located
on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. label.

. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight

Rating) - The maximum total
weight rating of the vehicle,
passengers, cargo, and trailer.

. Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load

limit, Total load capacity - max-
imum total weight limit specified
of the load (passengers and
cargo) for the vehicle. This is
the maximum combined weight

of occupants and cargo that can
be loaded into the vehicle. If the
vehicle is used to tow a trailer,
the trailer tongue weight must
be included as part of the cargo
load. This information is located
on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label.

. Cargo capacity - permissible

weight of cargo, the weight of
total occupants weight sub-
tracted from the load limit.

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STI0445

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
Do not exceed the load limit of your
vehicle shown as “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo” on
the Tire and Loading Information
label. Do not exceed the number of
occupants shown as “Seating Ca-
pacity” on the Tire and Loading
Information label.

To get “the combined weight of
occupants and cargo”, add the
weight of all occupants, then add
the total luggage weight. Examples
are shown in the illustration.

Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement “The com-

bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s
placard.

2. Determine the combined weight

of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the XXX amount equals
1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your vehi-
cle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) =
650 lbs) or (640 − 340 (5 x 70) =
300 kg.)

5. Determine the combined weight

of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed
the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step
4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to deter-
mine how this reduces the avail-
able cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.

Before driving a loaded vehicle,

confirm that you do not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for your vehicle. (See
“Measurement of weights” (P.10-16).)

Also check tires for proper inflation
pressures. See the Tire and Loading
Information label.

SIC4446

SECURING THE LOAD

There are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area as shown. The tie down hooks
can be used to secure cargo with ropes or
other types of straps.

Do not apply a total load of more than
22 lb (10 kg) to a single hook

or 7 lb (3

kg) to a single hook

when securing

cargo.

WARNING

. Properly secure all cargo with

ropes or straps to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not

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place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion, unsecured cargo could
cause personal injury.

. The child restraint top tether

strap may be damaged by con-
tact with items in the cargo area.
Secure any items in the cargo
area. Your child could be seriously
injured or killed in a collision if the
top tether strap is damaged.

. Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or the
maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts of your vehicle
can break, tire damage could
occur, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could
result in loss of control and cause
personal injury.

LOADING TIPS

The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M.
V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification la-
bel.

Do not load the front and rear
axle to the GAWR. Doing so will
exceed the GVWR.

WARNING

. Properly secure all cargo to

help prevent it from sliding
or shifting. Do not place
cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or
collision, unsecured cargo
could cause personal injury.

. Do not load your vehicle any

heavier than the GVWR or
the maximum front and rear
GAWRs. If you do, parts of
your vehicle can break, tire
damage could occur, or it
can change the way your
vehicle handles. This could
result in loss of control and
cause personal injury.

. Overloading not only can

shorten the life of your ve-
hicle and the tire, but can
cause unsafe vehicle hand-
ling and long braking dis-
tance. This may cause a
premature tire failure, which
could result in a serious

accident and personal in-
jury. Failures caused by
overloading are not covered
by the vehicle’s warranty.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS
Secure loose items to prevent
weight shifts that could affect the
balance of your vehicle. When the
vehicle is loaded, drive to a scale
and weigh the front and the rear
wheels separately to determine
axle loads. Individual axle loads
should not exceed either of the
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR).
The total of the axle loads should
not exceed the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR). These ratings
are given on the vehicle certifica-
tion label. If weight ratings are
exceeded, move or remove items
to bring all weights below the
ratings.

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