Nissan ARMADA 2022 “Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants and Specifications 

The 2022 Nissan Armada is a powerful new car that combines speed, comfort, and versatility in a way that doesn’t feel forced. Aside from its impressive looks and plush interior, the most important thing to know about it is its exact capabilities and the fluids and lubricants that should be used. This detailed guide goes into great detail about the 2022 Armada’s features, including how many seats and how much cargo it can hold, as well as its engine specs and how important it is to use the right fluids and lubricants to keep it running easily. This exploration gives Armada owners the information they need to make the most of their vehicle’s strengths and keep it reliable for years to come, whether it’s using its impressive towing capacity or making sure the engine runs at its best by lubricating it properly.

2023 Nissan Armada Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED

FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.

Fluid type		Capacity (approximate)			Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
		Metric Measure	US Measure	Imperial Measure
Fuel		98.4 L	26 gal	21-5/8 gal	“Fuel information”
Engine oil*1 Drain and refill *1: For additional information “Changing engine oil and filter”	With oil filter change	6.5 L	6-7/8 qt	5-3/4 qt	Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended. If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information,
	Without oil filter change	6.2 L	6-1/2 qt	5-1/2 qt
Engine coolant with reservoir		15.1 L	16 qt	13-1/4 qt	ā Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)		—	—	—	ā Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent ā NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (or equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid		—	—	—	ā Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer ā Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front differential gear oil		—	—	—	ā Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear differential gear oil		—	—	—	Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Power steering fluid (PSF)		Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.			Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent DEXRONTM VI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid					Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent DOT 3 *2: Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease		—	—	—	NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant		—	—	—	HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Air conditioning system oil		—	—	—	NISSAN A/C System Oil VC100YF (PAG) or equivalent

Fluid type	Capacity (approximate)			Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
	Metric Measure	US Measure	Imperial Measure
Window washer fluid	—	—	—	ā Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner and antifreeze or equivalent

FUEL INFORMATION

VK56VD engine
NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, you may use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI number (Research octane number 91), but you may notice a decrease in performance.

CAUTION

• Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect warranty coverage.
• Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.
• Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can adversely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle. Damage caused by such fuel is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
• Do not use fuel that contains the octane booster methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Using fuel containing MMT may adversely affect vehicle performance and vehicle emissions. Not all fuel dispensers are labeled to indicate MMT content, so you may have to consult your gasoline retailer for more details. Note that Federal and California laws prohibit the use of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
• U.S. government regulations require ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

Gasoline specifications
NISSAN recommends using gasoline that meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications where it is available. Many of automobile manufacturers developed this specification to improve emission systems and vehicle performance. Ask your service station manager if the gasoline meets the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) specifications.

Reformulated gasoline
Some fuel suppliers are now producing reformulated gasoline. These gas lines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions. NISSAN supports efforts towards cleaner air and suggests that you use reformulated gasoline when available.

Gasoline containing oxygenates
Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their presence. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station manager.
If you use oxygenate-blend gasoline, please take the following precautions as the usage of such fuels may cause vehicle performance problems and/or fuel system damage.

• The fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that recommended for unleaded gasoline.
• If an oxygenate blend, except a methanol blend, is used, it should contain no more than 10% oxygenate. (MTBE may, however, be added up to 15%.)
• E-15 fuel contains more than 10% oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely affect the emission control devices and systems of the vehicle and should not be used. Damage caused by such fuel is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
• If a methanol blend is used, it should contain no more than 5% methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It should also contain a suitable amount of appropriate solvents and corrosion inhibitors. If not properly formulated with appropriate solvents and corrosion inhibitors, such methanol blends may cause fuel system damage and/or vehicle performance problems. At this time, sufficient data is not available to ensure that all methanol blends are suitable for use in NISSAN vehicles.

If any undesirable drivability problems such as engine stalling or hard hot starting are experienced after using oxygenate-blend fuels, immediately change to a non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low blend of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasoline during refuelling. Gasoline containing oxygenates can cause paint damage.

E-15 fuel
E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately 15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded gasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehicles designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-15 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified with small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

E-85 fuel
E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the appropriate percentage for that region.

Fuel containing MMT
MMT, or methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl, is an octane-boosting additive. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuel containing MMT. Such fuel may adversely affect vehicle performance, including the emissions control system. Note that while some fuel pumps label MMT content, not all do, so you may have to consult your gasoline retailer for more details.

Aftermarket fuel additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of any aftermarket fuel additives (For example: fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve deposit removers, etc.) which are sold commercially. Many of these additives intended for gum, varnish or deposit removal may contain active sol-vent or similar ingredients that can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.

Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than recommended above can cause persistent, heavy spark knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If you detect a persistent heavy spark knock even when using gasoline of the stated octane rating, or if you hear a steady spark knock while holding a steady speed on level roads, it is recommended you have a NISSAN dealer correct the condition. Failure to correct the condition is a misuse of the vehicle, for which NISSAN is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knocking, after-run or overheating. This in turn may cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to the engine. If any of the above symptoms are encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
However, now and then you may notice light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern because you get the greatest fuel benefit when there is light spark knock for a short time under a heavy engine load.
10-6 Technical and consumer information

1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils that do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.

Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil that may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.

Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, the engine oil viscosity must be selected based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in change intervals.

Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Oil and filter other than the specified quality, or oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could reduce engine life. Damage to engines caused by improper maintenance or use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle limited warranties.
Your engine was filled with

high-quality engine oil when it was built. You do not have to change the oil before the first recommended change interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend upon how you use your vehicle.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) and NISSAN A/C System Oil VC100YF (PAG) or the exact equivalents.

CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil will cause severe damage to the air conditioning system and will require the replacement of all air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) in your NISSAN vehicle does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain government regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioner system service. Air conditioner system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians to ensure proper and safe operation (SAE J2845). A NISSAN dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioner system refrigerant. Only new and SAEJ2842-certified evaporator(s) shall be used as replacement parts.
A damaged or leaking air conditioning evaporator shall never be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle. To replace a damaged or leaking evaporator, use only new and SAE J2842 certified evaporator (s). It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioner system.

2023 Nissan Armada Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

• Model VK56VD
• Type Gasoline, 4-cycle
• Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-slanted at 90°
• Bore × Stroke in (mm) 3.858 × 3.622 (98 × 92)
• Displacement cu in (cm3) 338.78 (5,552)
• Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
• Idle speed rpm See the emission control information
• Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm label on the underside of the hood.
• Spark plug Standard DILKAR7B11
• Spark plug gap (Normal) in (mm) 0.043 (1.1)
• Camshaft operation Timing chain

This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Road wheel

• Type Size Offset in (mm)
• Conventional
• 18 × 8J
• 1.18 (30)
• 20 × 8J
• 22 × 8J
• Spare 18 × 8J

Tire

• Type Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
• Conventional
• 265/70R18 116H
• 35 (240)
• P275/60R20 114H
• P275/50R22 111H
• Spare
• 265/70R18 116H
• 265/70R18 116M 51 (350)

DIMENSIONS

• Overall length in (mm) 208.9 (5,305)
• Overall width in (mm) 79.9 (2,030)
• Overall height in (mm) 75.8 (1,925)
• Front tread in (mm) 67.5 (1,715)
• Rear tread in (mm) 67.9 (1,725)
• Wheelbase in (mm) 121.1 (3,075)

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