2012–2013 S35 (1st generation)
2012–2013 Nissan Rogue Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid ONLY (RE0F10A/JF011E CVT). A drain & fill takes ~5 qt of the ~8 qt total. Never use generic ATF or 'universal' CVT fluid. Nissan calls the fluid lifetime under normal service, but a drain & fill every 30,000–60,000 mi is the single best thing you can do for this CVT.. Coolant: Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted), ~8 qt system. First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months..
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2012–2013 Nissan Rogue fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted), ~8 qt system. First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months. |
| Transmission | Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid ONLY (RE0F10A/JF011E CVT). A drain & fill takes ~5 qt of the ~8 qt total. Never use generic ATF or 'universal' CVT fluid. Nissan calls the fluid lifetime under normal service, but a drain & fill every 30,000–60,000 mi is the single best thing you can do for this CVT. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid; replace roughly every 2 years / 20,000–30,000 mi per Nissan schedule |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Nissan Rogue built from 2012 through 2013 — the S35 (1st generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue
- 2012Carryover year; trim ladder simplified to S, SV, and SV with SL package
- 2013Final year of regular first-generation sales; Special Edition package added
- 2014–2015Sold alongside the new T32 as the budget 'Rogue Select', S trim only, 16-in steel wheels (215/70R16), same QR25DE/CVT powertrain. All S35 parts data on this page applies to Rogue Select.
2012–2013 Nissan Rogue fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue take?
- Nissan NS-2 CVT fluid ONLY (RE0F10A/JF011E CVT). A drain & fill takes ~5 qt of the ~8 qt total. Never use generic ATF or 'universal' CVT fluid. Nissan calls the fluid lifetime under normal service, but a drain & fill every 30,000–60,000 mi is the single best thing you can do for this CVT.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue use?
- Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted), ~8 qt system. First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months..
What brake fluid does a 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid; replace roughly every 2 years / 20,000–30,000 mi per Nissan schedule.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Nissan Rogue 2.5L QR25DE (5W-30, 4.9 qt, 25 ft-lb plug)
- Nissan Parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (Rogue 2008–2020)
- NHTSA recall 15V-032, harness connector corrosion, 2008–2013 Rogue / 2014 Rogue Select
- NHTSA recall 12V-068, TPMS not activated, 2012 Murano/Rogue
- Wheel-Size.com, 2013 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (215/70R16, 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 33 psi)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2014 Rogue Select press kit (16-in wheels, 215/70R16)
- Edmunds forums, Nissan CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/120k (2003–2010 CVT vehicles)