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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The following charts show the normal malntenance schedule Under severe driving conditions, additional or
more frequent maintenance
w~ll be required. Refer to "Maintenance under severe driving conditions".
The periodic maintenance schedule
is repeated beyond the last mileage and period shown.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Pertodc rnantenance should be performed Miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60
at number of miles. kilometers or months. (K,lometerr x 1.0001 (241 (481 (721 (961
Months 12 24 36 48
whichever comer first
Reference
Page
Orwe belts I I MA-8
Air cleaner filter R R MA-8
Vapor hnes 1. If MA4
Fuel lines (hoses. piping. connections. etc ) If if MA-9
Fuel filter See NOTE (11. MA-9
Englne coolant R R MA-10
MA-1 1
Engine 081
MA-1
1
Replace every 7.500 mile6
(12.000 kml or6 months
Replace every 5,000
miles
18.000 kmJ or 6 months
Replace
at the first 011
Except turbocharged engine
Turbocharged engine
Ewne 011 f,lter change and then every MA-1 1 second od change
Spark plugs R R MA-12. 13
I"",..""
Exhaust gas sensor I I MA-15. 16
NOTE:
(1) If vehicle is operated under extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely
low or extremely high, the filters mlght become clogged. In such an event, replke them immediately.
(2) Maintenance Items and antervals wlth "*" are recommended by NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. Other maintenance items and
intervals
are required.
Abbreviations A = Adjust
R =Replace
I = Inspect Correct or replace if necessary
MA-2
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking and Replacing Spark Plugs
CHECKING AND REPLACING SPARK PLUGS
VG30E
Standard type BCPRGES-11
1 Disconnect spark plug wire at boot Do not
pull on the wires
VG30ET
BCPRGE-11 2. Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
3. After cleaning spark plugs, inspect insulator
for cracks or chips,
gasket for damage or
deterioration and electrode for wear and
burning.
If they are excessively worn, replace
with new spark plugs.
Hot type I BCPRSESI 1
4. Check spark plug gap
BCPR5E-I 1
Slde elecrrode ~~~~
Cold type
Gap 1 0.1 1 mm (0 039 - 0 043 in)
BCPR7ES-11
BCPR7E-11
MA-1 2
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking and Replacing
Spark Plugs (Cont’d)
5 Install spark plugs Reconnect high tension
cables according to
Nos indicated on them.
0 . Spark plug
20 - 29 Nm
(2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)
Checking Ignition Wires
1. Check the high tension wires for cracks,
damage, burned terminals and proper fit
2. Measure the resistance of the high tension
wires, by shaking it and checking for intermit-
tent brakes
SMA789A
MA-I 3
