Nissan Pathfinder, R53 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Pathfinder, R53 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,31 liter. Service intervals include checking every 16000 km or 12 months and changing every 32000 km or 24 months, as well as checking every 10000 miles or 12 months and changing every 20000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (212 kW) 4WD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (212 kW) 4WD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (212 kW) 4WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (212 kW) 4WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (220 kW) 4WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Pathfinder 3.5 V6 (220 kW) 4WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,31 liter
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Pathfinder R53 transfer case holds 0.31 liter of fluid across all listed 4WD configurations, covering both the 212 kW and 220 kW versions of the 3.5 V6 engine in USA and CAN markets.
  • A capacity of 0.31 liter is a relatively small fill volume, consistent with a compact transfer case unit rather than a larger drivetrain assembly, and reflects a service-level fill rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the Canadian-market 212 kW configuration calls for a transfer case fluid check at 16,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Canadian-market 212 kW configuration specifies a fluid change at 32,000 km or 24 months, meaning the severe interval triggers an actual fluid replacement rather than just an inspection.
  • The USA-market 212 kW configuration follows a normal-use check interval of 10,000 miles or 12 months, which is a shorter distance threshold than the equivalent Canadian interval when comparing the two markets.
  • Under severe use conditions, the USA-market 212 kW configuration requires a fluid change at 20,000 miles or 24 months, mirroring the same time-based ceiling as the Canadian severe interval while differing in the mileage figure.
  • The 220 kW USA-market variant shares identical service intervals with the 212 kW USA-market variant, with a normal-use check at 10,000 miles or 12 months and a severe-use change at 20,000 miles or 24 months.
  • The 220 kW and 212 kW USA configurations also share the same 0.31 liter transfer case capacity, indicating no difference in fluid volume between the two power outputs despite the difference in engine rating.

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