Pathfinder 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
When draining all the coolant in the system, also perform the following two steps.
1) Open drain plugs on right side of cylinder block and water pump side, then open air relief plugs to drain coolant.
2) Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated flush engine cooling system, "Refer to
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM".
-REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT-
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
2. Close and tighten cylinder block drain plugs securely if removed.
-
Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plugs.
7.8 - 11.8 Nm (0.8 - 1.2 kg-m, 69 - 104 inch lbs.) Front side
17.6 - 21.6 Nm (1.8 - 2.2 kg-m, 13 - 15 ft. lbs.) Right side
Use Genuine Thread Sealant or equivalent.
3. Fill radiator slowly with coolant.
If air relief plug was removed, fill until coolant spills from the air relief plug, then install air relief plug.
4. Fill reservoir tank if removed with coolant up to the MAX level and install radiator cap.
Use Genuine Nissan antifreeze coolant or equivalent mixed with demineralized water/distilled water.
Coolant capacity (Without reservoir tank): 8.6 liters (9-1/8 US quarts 7-5/8 Imp quarts)
Reservoir tank capacity (for MAX level): 0.6 liters (518 US quarts 1/2 Imp quarts)
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in system to escape.
5. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature with radiator cap installed.
6. Run engine at 2,500 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed.
-
Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
7. Stop engine and cool it down.
-
Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
8. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.