Nissan Quest, V40 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Quest, V40 (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 9,4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Quest 3.0 (USA) (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,4 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
Quest 3.0 (USA) (1996-1998)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,4 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.0 (USA) (1994-1995)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,4 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
Quest 3.0 (USA) (1994-1995)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,4 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Quest 3.0 (USA) automatic transaxle holds 9.4 liters of fluid across all covered model years from 1994-1998, a capacity figure consistent with a full overhaul or dry fill rather than a routine service top-up.
  • Under normal use conditions for the 1994-1995 Quest 3.0 (USA), the automatic transaxle fluid is scheduled for a check at 15,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, rather than a full fluid change.
  • Under severe use conditions for the 1994-1995 model, the interval shifts to a full fluid change at 30,000 miles or 24 months, reflecting a more demanding maintenance requirement tied to harder operating conditions.
  • The 1996-1998 Quest 3.0 (USA) carries the same normal-use check interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months as the earlier 1994-1995 configuration, with no change in the inspection schedule between the two generation spans.
  • Severe-use conditions for the 1996-1998 model also retain the 30,000-mile or 24-month change interval, matching the specification applied to the 1994-1995 severe-use rows exactly.
  • The distinction between a fluid check under normal conditions and a fluid change under severe conditions is notable across both generation spans, as a check does not necessarily involve draining and refilling the transaxle, while a change does.

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