--- title: "2021-2025 Nissan Rogue Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Xtronic CVT, both engines). Sealed unit with no dipstick; a drain & fill takes roughly 4-5 qt and level is set by overflow plug at temperature. Nissan calls it maintenance-free under normal service, but a 30,000-60,000-mile NS-3 drain & fill remains the best protection. Never use generic or 'universal' CVT fluid.. Coolant: Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted). First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Xtronic CVT, both engines). Sealed unit with no dipstick; a drain & fill takes roughly 4-5 qt and level is set by overflow plug at temperature. Nissan calls it maintenance-free under normal service, but a 30,000-60,000-mile NS-3 drain & fill remains the best protection. Never use generic or 'universal' CVT fluid.. Coolant: Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted). First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months.. ## 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue fluid guide (High confidence) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted). First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months. | | Transmission | Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Xtronic CVT, both engines). Sealed unit with no dipstick; a drain & fill takes roughly 4-5 qt and level is set by overflow plug at temperature. Nissan calls it maintenance-free under normal service, but a 30,000-60,000-mile NS-3 drain & fill remains the best protection. Never use generic or 'universal' CVT fluid. | | Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid; replace roughly every 2 years per Nissan schedule | | Power steering | None (electric power steering) | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Nissan Rogue built from 2021 through 2025, the T33 (3rd generation), compact crossover suv (cmf-cd platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2021 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021) - [2022 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2022) - [2023 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2023) - [2024 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2024) - [2025 Rogue](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2025) ## What changed during the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2021 | Generation launch with the 2.5L PR25DD (181 hp), the only T33 year with the four-cylinder; LED headlights standard on all trims | | 2022 | 1.5L KR15DDT VC-Turbo three-cylinder (201 hp / 225 lb-ft) becomes the sole engine; different oil filter (15208-65F1E) and ~5.0 qt capacity vs the 2.5's 5.4 qt | | 2023 | Rock Creek off-road-flavored trim added (18-in all-terrain tires) | | 2024 | Facelift: refreshed grille/fascia, available Google built-in 12.3-in infotainment | | 2025 | Carryover; 2023-2025 1.5T cars swept into engine recall 26V-080 (ECM update + oil pan debris inspection). A Rogue Plug-in Hybrid (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV-based) arrives as a separate 2026 variant. | ## 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue take? Nissan NS-3 CVT fluid ONLY (Xtronic CVT, both engines). Sealed unit with no dipstick; a drain & fill takes roughly 4-5 qt and level is set by overflow plug at temperature. Nissan calls it maintenance-free under normal service, but a 30,000-60,000-mile NS-3 drain & fill remains the best protection. Never use generic or 'universal' CVT fluid.. 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 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue use? Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue, pre-diluted). First change 105,000 mi / 84 months, then every 75,000 mi / 60 months.. ### What brake fluid does a 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue take? DOT 3 brake fluid; replace roughly every 2 years per Nissan schedule. ## Sources - [Nissan USA Newsroom, 2021 Rogue press kit (181-hp 2.5L, LED headlights standard)](https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2021-nissan-rogue-press-kit) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2021 Rogue 2.5L PR25DD (0W-20, 5.4 qt) and 2023 Rogue 1.5L KR15DDT (0W-20, 5 qt)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/nissan-datsun/rogue/1-5l-3-cyl-engine-code-kr15ddt-3-turbo/) - [Nissan Parts, 15208-65F1E oil filter (2022+ Rogue 1.5L)](https://parts.nissanusa.com/parts/nissan-oil-filter-1520865f1e) - [NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 25V-437, VC-Turbo engine bearing failure](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V437-3628.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 26V-080, 2023-2025 Rogue 1.5L VC-Turbo oil breakdown/bearing seizure (expands 25V-437)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V080000) - [NHTSA recall 26V-081, 2024-2025 Rogue electronic throttle body gears](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V081000) - [NHTSA recall 21V-957, 2021 Rogue fuel pump](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V957000) - [Car and Driver, Nissan recalls 444K vehicles for VC-Turbo engine failure (incl. investigation closure update)](https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65299070/nissan-rogue-altima-infiniti-qx50-gx55-engine-failure-recall/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 and 2022 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2022_Nissan_Rogue.shtml) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19)](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/nissan/rogue/2022/) - [Hove Nissan, 2021 Rogue towing capacity (1,350 lb)](https://www.hovenissan.com/hove-il/research-rogue-towing) ## Other Nissan Rogue generations - [2014-2020 Nissan Rogue fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2014-2020/fluids) - [2012-2013 Nissan Rogue fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2012-2013/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/fluids). ## More for the 2021-2025 Nissan Rogue - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/nissan/rogue/2021-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.