Nissan Titan, H61 (USA / CAN)

AdBlue (DEF) capacity & service interval

Nissan Titan, H61 (USA / CAN) models utilize AdBlue (DEF) with a capacity range of 17 to 24,9 liters. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel (CAN) (2018-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 24,9 liter
Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel (USA) (2018-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 24,9 liter
Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel (CAN) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 17 liter
Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel (USA) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 17 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel uses a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, which requires AdBlue (DEF) as a consumable fluid injected into the exhaust stream to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
  • For the 2017-2018 model years, both the USA and CAN variants of the Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel share an identical AdBlue tank capacity of 17 liters under normal use conditions.
  • A capacity of 17 liters is a moderately sized DEF reservoir, meaning refill intervals are tied closely to fuel consumption patterns, as DEF usage rates are proportional to engine load and fuel burned.
  • For the 2018-2019 model years, the AdBlue tank capacity increases to 24.9 liters on both the USA and CAN variants of the Titan XD 5.0 V8 TurboDiesel, representing a substantial increase over the earlier 17-liter specification.
  • The jump from 17 liters to 24.9 liters between the earlier and later 2018 configurations reflects a nearly 46% increase in DEF reservoir size, which in practical terms extends the distance a vehicle can travel before requiring a DEF refill.
  • The 2018 model year appears in both capacity specifications, indicating a mid-cycle change to the DEF tank size occurred within that year across both the USA and CAN markets simultaneously.
  • All four configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the listed capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty or fleet-specific service classifications.

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