Nissan Pathfinder / Terrano (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Pathfinder / Terrano (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 7 to 11,8 liters. Service intervals include checks every 10000 km or 6 months and 30000 km or 12 months, with fluid changes every 40000 km 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 / Terrano 3.3 V6 2WD, R50 (1996-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: RE4R03A 4/1
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.3 V6 4WD, R50 (1996-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: RE4R03A 4/1
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.5 V6 2WD, R50 (1996-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: RE4R03A 4/1
Pathfinder / Terrano 3.5 V6 4WD, R50 (1996-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: RE4R03A 4/1
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel 2WD, D21 (1987-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
Pathfinder / Terrano 2.7 Turbo Diesel 4WD, D21 (1987-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Pathfinder / Terrano (EU) automatic transmission fluid specifications cover two distinct chassis generations: the D21 series from 1987-1995 and the R50 series from 1996-2004, each with notably different capacity and service interval figures.
  • D21-chassis models fitted with the 2.7 Turbo Diesel engine carry a 7-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity, applicable to both 2WD and 4WD configurations under normal use conditions.
  • A 7-liter fill volume is characteristic of a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, meaning the figure reflects the amount of fluid used during a standard drain-and-refill service rather than a complete transmission rebuild.
  • The D21 2.7 Turbo Diesel automatic transmission service schedule under normal use conditions calls for a fluid check every 10,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, with a full fluid change due at 40,000 km or 24 months.
  • R50-chassis models equipped with either the 3.3 V6 or 3.5 V6 engine share an 11.8-liter automatic transmission fluid capacity across all four configurations — 3.3 2WD, 3.3 4WD, 3.5 2WD, and 3.5 4WD — under normal use conditions.
  • The 11.8-liter capacity of the R50 automatic transmission is substantially larger than the 7-liter figure of the D21, reflecting a physically larger transmission unit associated with the more powerful V6 powertrains.
  • R50-series automatic transmission service intervals are expressed as a fluid check at 30,000 km or 12 months under normal use, with no separate fluid change interval listed in the specifications for these configurations.
  • The D21 specifications include both a check interval and a distinct change interval, while the R50 specifications list only a check interval, representing a structural difference in how service schedules are defined between the two generations.
  • Drivetrain configuration — 2WD versus 4WD — does not affect the automatic transmission fluid capacity or service intervals within either the D21 or R50 chassis generations, as both share identical figures within each platform.

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