Nissan Xterra, N50 (USA / CAN)
Differential fluid capacity & service interval
Nissan Xterra N50 differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,85 to 2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 6000 km and changes at 48000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
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Additional Notes
- The rear differential on the Nissan Xterra 4.0 (CAN) carries a capacity range of 1.6–2 liters rather than a fixed value, which reflects the variance between a service fill and a complete overhaul or dry fill where the housing is fully drained and cleaned.
- The front differential on the 4WD configuration holds 0.85 liter, a notably smaller volume than the rear, consistent with the compact housing typical of front differentials in body-on-frame SUV platforms.
- Both the 2WD and 4WD rear differential positions share the same 1.6–2 liter capacity range across the 2009-2012 model years, indicating the same rear axle assembly is used regardless of drivetrain configuration.
- All three differential positions across the 2009-2012 Xterra 4.0 (CAN) share a uniform check interval of 6,000 km under normal use conditions, meaning fluid level inspections are scheduled at the same frequency for front and rear units alike.
- The change interval for all listed differential positions is 48,000 km under normal use conditions, applying equally to the front and rear differentials on the 4WD variant and the rear differential on the 2WD variant.