Nissan Quest, V42 (USA / CAN)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Quest, V42 (USA / CAN) uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 1 liter. Service intervals include checks at 30000 miles/ 24 months and 7500 miles/ 6 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2003-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Quest 3.5 (USA) (2003-2007)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 7500 miles/ 6 months

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Quest V42 3.5 (USA) carries a power steering fluid capacity of 1 liter across all model years from 2003-2009, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full system overhaul.
  • For the 2003-2007 Quest 3.5 (USA) under normal use conditions, the power steering fluid check interval is set at 30,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under severe use conditions for the same 2003-2007 configuration, the check interval shortens considerably to 7,500 miles or 6 months, reflecting the greater stress placed on fluid quality in demanding driving environments.
  • The 2008-2009 Quest 3.5 (USA) carries identical interval specifications to the earlier generation, with normal use calling for a check at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  • Severe use conditions for the 2008-2009 model years likewise mirror the earlier generation, requiring a power steering fluid check every 7,500 miles or 6 months.
  • The ratio between the normal and severe check intervals is exactly 4:1 on a mileage basis across both generation groups, with 30,000 miles under normal use compared to 7,500 miles under severe use.

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