How many liters of engine oil does the Nissan Patrol 4.0 require for an oil change?
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The Nissan Patrol 4.0 engine requires 5.1 liters of engine oil. The factory-recommended oil specification for the Patrol is 0W40 full synthetic oil. The viscosity of engine oil changes with temperature variations, so special attention should be paid to its performance under both low and high temperature conditions. For example, in 5W-30 oil: the first number indicates low-temperature fluidity - 5W means it can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. The smaller this number, the better the low-temperature fluidity, resulting in smoother cold starts for the vehicle. The latter number represents the oil's kinematic viscosity at 100°C - higher values indicate better ability to maintain viscosity at high temperatures, which can also be understood as better lubrication performance under high-temperature conditions. The oil change procedure for the Patrol 4.0 is as follows: Wait for the engine temperature to cool down, allowing the oil to drain back to the oil pan; Loosen the drain plug with a wrench and collect the old oil in a drain pan until no more oil flows out; Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds to drain remaining oil from the main oil passages; Remove the oil filter using a special filter wrench; Apply new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter and hand-tighten it clockwise; Add new oil through the valve cover filler port - typically about three-quarters of a standard oil container; Run the engine for 5 minutes and check for leaks around the drain plug and oil filter (repair if necessary); After stopping the engine, check the oil level using the dipstick to ensure it's within the standard range.