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Cooling System Specifications Nissan Pathfinder I

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Note. For water pump removal procedure, see appropriate article in ENGINE.

Application(1) Deflection In. (mm)
Axxess
Alternator1/4 (6)
A/C Compressor1/4 (6)
Power Steering Pump1/4 (6)
Maxima
Alternator5/16 (8)
A/C Compressor1/4 (6)
Power Steering Pump3/8 (9)
Pathfinder & Pickup
4-Cylinder
Alternator5/16 (8)
A/C Compressor9/32 (7)
Power Steering Pump3/8 (9)
V6
Alternator1/4 (6)
A/C Compressor5/16 (8)
Power Steering Pump13/32 (10)
Pulsar NX
Alternator9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor1/4 (6)
Power Steering Pump5/32 (4)
Sentra
Alternator9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor5/32 (4)
Power Steering Pump5/32 (4)
Stanza
Alternator1/4 (6)
A/C Compressor3/16 (5)
Power Steering Pump1/4 (6)
240SX
Alternator9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor9/32 (7)
Power Steering Pump5/16 (8)
300ZX
Alternator19/64 (7.5)
A/C Compressor5/16 (8)
Power Steering Pump29/64 (11.5)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest run of a NEW belt.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest run of a NEW belt.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationSpecification
Coolant Replacement Interval30,000 Miles
Coolant Capacity (1)
Axxess7.8 Qts. (7.4L)
Maxima8.8 Qts. (8.3L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
4-Cylinder
2WD8.6 Qts. (8.1L)
4WD9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
V6
2WD11.4 Qts. (10.8L)
4WD12.4 Qts. (11.7L)
Pulsar NX
Auto. Trans.5.9 Qts. (5.6L)
Man. Trans.5.4 Qts. (5.1L)
Sentra
Auto. Trans.
2WD5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
4WD6.2 Qts. (5.9L)
Man. Trans5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Stanza7.7 Qts. (7.3L)
240SX7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
300ZX9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Pressure Cap11-14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature
Maxima180°F (82°C)
All Other Models170°F (77°C)
(1) - Including heater core.
(1)Including heater core.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

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