1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 check oil

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence

months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48

Underhood andunder vehicle

Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)

""
I'

"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*

"
I'
I' I'

MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4

Outside andInside

Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11

NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models

MA-8

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below, morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer orcaravan
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas
Driving
condition Maintenance
item Maintenance
operation Maintenance
interval Reference
page
GA
SR

A Aircleaner filter
Dry paper type
Clean MA
23
-

All types ReplaceMorefrequently MA
2333
PCV filter Replace MA26
-

A BC D
Engineoil
&
oil filter ReplaceEvery
5,000km
MA2424
(3,000 miles) or3months
A E Fuel
filter Replace
Every20,000 km MA
2232
F Brakefluid Replace(12,000
miles)or12 months
MA-47
C
H
Automatic

&
manual transaxle Replace Every40,000 km
MA-46,45
oil (24,000
miles)or24 months
G
H
Steering
gear
&
linkage, axle
&
Check
Every10,000 km MA-50
suspension parts
&
drive shafts
(6,000miles) or6months FA-5,
7
RA-4
A C G
H

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake Check Every
5,000km
MA-48
components (3,000
miles) or3months
A C
G
H

1
Brake
linings, drums
&
other
Check Every
10,000 km
MA-49
brake components (6,000
miles) or6months
G Lock,
hinges
&
hood latch Lubricate
Every5,000km
MA-51
(3,000 miles) or3months
Maintenance operation:Check
=
Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-9

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*

OutsideandInside

Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page

(72)

48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11

90
(54)
36

R

60

See NOTE (1)

(36)
24
30
(18)

12

km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months

Underhood andunder vehicle

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake

&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*

CHASSIS
ANDBODY

Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion

NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below,morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas

Driving
MaintenanceMaintenance
MaintenanceReference
condition itemoperationintervalpage
A B
C D Engine
oil
&
oil filter
Gasoline engine ReplaceEvery
7.500km(4,500 miles) MA-24
or 6months
Diesel engine ReplaceEvery5.000km(3,000 miles) or MA-41
3 months
A Aircleaner IiIter
&
PCV filter Replace MA-23,
41
A E Fuel
filter ReplaceMA-22,41
Every 30,000 km(18,000 miles)
F Brakefluid Replaceor
12months MA-47
G H
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust Check MA-50,45
system FA-5
RA-4
C H
Automatic
&
manual transaxle oil Replace
Every60,000 km(36,000 miles) MA-46,45
or 24 months
A C GH

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake components Check MA-48
Every 15,000 km(9,000 miles)
A C GH

I
Brake
lining,drums
&
other brake components Check
or6months MA-49
C H
Driveshaft CheckFA-7

Maintenance operation:Check
=

Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-13

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
EXCEPT FORGA14DE ENGINE Checking
DriveBelts

•

~ 16-21
(1.6 •2.1, 12•15)

Alternator
SMA786CA
Without
airconditioner

Crankshaft
pUlley

~
25.5 -32.4 (2.60 -3.30, 18.8-23.9)

Compressor
Power steering
pump (or Idler pulley)

With
airconditioner

Idler
pulley
Crankshaft
pulley
Power
steering pump
(or Idler pulley)

~.
~6.3 -8.3 (0.64 -0.85, 55.6-73.8)

~ :Checking point

A :
N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)

III :
N.m (kg-m, in-Ib)

1.Inspect forcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithanew one.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.

Adjust ifbelt deflections exceedthelimit.
Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
after
belt

.
adjustment
Alternator With aircondi-

10(0.39) 6-7 (0.24 -0.28) 5.5
-6.5

lioner compressor
(0.217-0.256)

Without aircondi-

11(0.43) 7-9 (0.28 -0.35) 6-8 (0.24 -0.31)

lioner compressor
Power steering oil

7.5(0.295) 4
-6 (0.16 -0.24) 3-5 (0.12 -0.20)

pump
Applied pushing force
98

N
(10
kg,
22
Ib)

Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
MA-17

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Checking DriveBelts(Cont'd)
FOR GA14DE ENGINE

L
Idler pulley
Crankshaft
pulley
Withoutpowersteering
Idler
pulley locknut __
~ 25•32 (2.6 •3.3, 19-24)
)~'\c, ~ Crankshaft
'~~UlleY
~ ~\ Idlerpulley
Loosen

/
~
.

~~- - Withpower steering
SMA357CB

1. Inspect forcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithanew one.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.

Adjust ifbelt deflections exceedthelimit.
Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)

Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
alter
belt
adjustment
Alternator
With power steer-
11(0.43)
ing 7-9
6-8
Without power (0.28
-0.35)
(0.24-0.31)
steering 10
(0.39)
Air conditioner com-
9.5(0.374) 6
-8
5-7
pressor (0.24-0.31)
(0.20-0.28)
Power steering oil
7.5(0.295) 4-6
3-5
pump (0.16-0.24)
(0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing force
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
MA-18

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Changing EngineOil
WARNING:
• Becareful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine oilishot.
• Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused engine oilmay
cause skincancer; trytoavoid direct skincontact withused
oil.
If
skin contact ismade, washthoroughly withsoap or
hand cleaner assoon aspossible.

1. Warm upengine, andcheck foroilleakage fromengine
components.
2. Remove drainplugandoilfiller cap.
3. Drain oiland refill withnewengine oil.

Refill oilcapacity (Approximate):

Unit:
f
(Imp qt)

.With oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.2
(2-7/8)
2.8 (2-1/2)

Regarding theAnti-freeze CoolantMixtureRatio,referto"REC-
OMMENDED FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS".

CAUTION:
• Besure toclean drainplugandinstall withnew washer.
Drain plug:
~: 29-39 N'm (3.0-4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ft-Ib)
• Use recommended engineoil"API SE,SF,SGorSH" with
suitable viscosity.
• Refill oilcapacity changesdepending onthe oiltemperature
and drain time.Usethese values asareference andbe
certain tocheck withthedipstick whenchanging theoil.

4. Check oillevel.
5. Start engine andcheck areaaround drainplugandoilfilter
for oilleakage.
6. Run engine forafew minutes, thenturnitoff. After several
minutes, checkoillevel.

Refill oiltothis
"H" level.
Do not overfill.

SMA822C
Changing OilFilter

1. Remove oilfilter withTool.

WARNING:
Be careful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine andtheengine
oil are hot.
MA-24

ENGINEMAINTENANCE ~
Changing OilFilter (Cont'd)

2. Before installing newoilfilter, clean theoilfilter mounting
surface oncylinder block,andcoat therubber sealofoil fil-
ter with alittle engine oil.

SMA010
•

2/3 ofaturn
g 16
mm

(0.63 In) SMA302CA
Wrench withamagnet
to hold spark plug
SMA294A
3.
Screw inthe oilfilter untilaslight resistance isfelt, then
tighten anadditional 2/3turn.
4. Add engine oil.

Refer toChanging EngineOil.
• Clean excess oilfrom engine.
Checking andChanging SparkPlugs

1. Disconnect ignitionwiresfromspark plugsatboot. Donot
pull onthe wire.
2. Remove sparkplugswithspark plugwrench.
3. Clean plugsinsand blastcleaner.
4. Check insulator forcracks orchips, gasket fordamage or
deterioration andelectrode forwear andburning. Ifthey are
excessively wornaway, replace withnewspark plugs.
5. Check sparkpluggap.

Spark plug:
GA16DE&GA14DE engine GA16DE
&GA15DE engine
for Europe andIsrael except
forEurope and
Israel
Type Standard BKR5E
BKR5E-11
Cold BKR6E,BKR7E BKR6E-11,
BKR7E-11
Plug gap mm(in) 0.8
-0.9 1.0-1.1
(0.031 -0.035) (0.039-0.043)
MA-25