Nissan Frontier, D41 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Nissan Frontier D41 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 9,5 liters. Service intervals include checking every 24000 km or 12 months and changing every 48000 km or 24 months, or checking every 15000 miles or 12 months and changing every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Frontier 3.8 V6 2WD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 24000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 2WD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 2WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 2WD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 AWD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 24000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 AWD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 AWD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1
Frontier 3.8 V6 AWD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 9,5 liter
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: GE9R01A 9/1

Additional Notes

  • The Nissan Frontier D41 3.8 V6 automatic transmission holds 9.5 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, covering both 2WD and AWD drivetrains in both the USA and Canadian markets.
  • A 9.5-liter automatic transmission capacity is consistent with a full service fill, reflecting the total fluid volume the transmission unit holds rather than a partial drain-and-fill quantity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the Canadian market 3.8 V6 specifies a fluid check at 24,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, for both 2WD and AWD configurations.
  • Under normal use conditions, the USA market 3.8 V6 specifies a fluid check at 15,000 miles or 12 months for both 2WD and AWD configurations. The 12-month time interval is shared with the Canadian market schedule, while the distance thresholds differ due to the unit of measurement used in each market.
  • Severe use conditions trigger a fluid change rather than a check. The Canadian market interval for a severe-use change is 48,000 km or 24 months, while the USA market interval is 30,000 miles or 24 months.
  • The distinction between a check and a change is significant in service scheduling. A check interval requires inspecting fluid condition and level without necessarily replacing the fluid, whereas a change interval requires full fluid replacement.
  • The 2WD and AWD variants of the 3.8 V6 share identical fluid capacities and service intervals within each market, indicating no transmission-capacity difference between the two drivetrain configurations as listed.

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