Nissan Quest, RE52 (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Quest, RE52 (USA / CAN) models utilize brake fluid. Service intervals include 10000 miles/ 12 months, 15000 miles/ 12 months, 20000 miles/ 24 months, and 30000 miles/ 24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2017-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2017-2017)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2015-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 20000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2015-2016)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 10000 miles/ 12 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2012-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 12 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2011-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 15000 miles/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Quest RE52 (USA) specifies brake fluid fill level as between the reservoir minimum and maximum marks across all model years, rather than a fixed volume, which is standard practice for hydraulic brake system top-ups where the exact quantity depends on pad wear and current fluid level.
  • For the 2011-2014 model years under normal use conditions, the brake fluid change interval is set at 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions for 2011-2014, the interval is halved to 15,000 miles or 12 months, reflecting the accelerated fluid degradation associated with more demanding driving cycles.
  • Starting with the 2015-2016 model years, the normal use interval was revised downward to 20,000 miles or 24 months, a reduction from the 30,000-mile threshold applied to 2011-2014 models.
  • The severe use interval for 2015-2016 was similarly reduced to 10,000 miles or 12 months, compared to the 15,000-mile severe interval specified for the earlier 2011-2014 configuration.
  • The 2017 model year carries the same intervals as 2015-2016, with normal use at 20,000 miles or 24 months and severe use at 10,000 miles or 12 months.
  • Across all years, the time-based component of the interval remains consistent at 24 months for normal use and 12 months for severe use, while the mileage thresholds are what shifted between the two specification periods.

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