1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 oil change

SERVICEPROCEDURES

Maintenance ofLubricant Quantityin
Compressor

The lubricant inthe compressor circulatesthroughthesystem
with therefrigerant. Addlubricant tocompressor whenreplac-
ing any component orafter alarge gasleakage occurred. Itis
important tomaintain thespecified amount.
If lubricant quantityisnot maintained properly,thefollowing
malfunctions mayresult:
• Lack oflubricant: Maylead toaseized compressor
• Excessive lubricant:Inadequate cooling(thermal exchange
interference)

LUBRICANT

Name: Nissan
Ale
System OilType R
Part number:
KLHOO-PAGRO

CHECKING ANDADJUSTING

Adjust thelubricant quantityaccording tothe flowchart shown
below.

START
~

Can lubricant returnoperation beper- Yes
Perform lubricant returnoperation, proceeding asfollows:
formed?
-+

• AIC
system worksproperly. 1.Start engine, andsetthefollowing conditions:
• There isno evidence ofalarge amount •Test condition
of lubricant leakage. Engine
speed:Idlingto1,200 rpm
AlC orAUTO switch: ON
No Blowerspeed:Max.position
Temp. control: Optional [Setsothat Intake airtemperature is
25 to30°C (77to86°F).]
2. Next itemisfor V-5 orV-6 compressor. Connectthemanifold
gauge, andcheck thatthehigh pressure sidepressure is588 kPa
(5.9 bar, 6kg/cm
2,
85psi) orhigher,

If
less than thereference level,attach acover tothe front faceof

~
the
condenser toraise thepressure.
Should thecompressor bereplaced?
3.

Perform lubricant returnoperation forabout 10minutes.

4.
Stop engine.
No Yes
CAUTION:

If
excessive lubricantleakageisnoted, donot perform thelubricant
return operation.

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Is there anypart tobe replaced? Yes
Afterreplacing anyof.the following majorcomponents, addthecor-
(Evaporator, condenser,liquidtankorin
-..

rectamount oflubricant tothe system.
case there isevidence ofalarge amount Amountoflubricant tobe added
of lubricant leakage.)

Lubricanttobe added to

No
Part
replaced system
Remarks
Amount oflubricant
mf (Imp IIoz)
Evaporator 75(2.6)

-

Condenser 75(2.6)
-

Liquid tank 5(0.2) Add
ifcompressor isnot
replaced. '1

Carry outthe
AIC
performance test.

~
In
case ofrefrigerant leak 30
(11) Largeleak

-
Small
leak'2

.

*1:Ifcompressor isreplaced. additionoflubricant isincluded inthe
flow chart.
*2: Ifrefrigerant leakissmall, noaddition oflubricant isneeded.

HA-68

GENERALMAINTENANCE

General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich should bechecked duringthenormal day-to-day
operation ofthe vehicle. Theyareessential ifthe vehicle isto continue operating properly.Theowners
can perform thechecks andinspections themselves orthey canhave theirNISSAN dealersdothem.

Item

OUTSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould beperformed fromtimetotime, unless oth-
erwise specified.

Tires
Check thepressure withagauge periodically whenataservice station, including
the spare, andadjust tothe specified pressureifnecessary. Checkcarefully fordamage,
cuts orexcessive wear.

Windshield wiperblades
Checkforcracks orwear ifthey donot wipe properly.

Doors andengine hood
Check thatalldoors, theengine hood,thetrunk lidand back
door operate properly. Alsoensure thatalllatches locksecurely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, rollersandlinks ifnecessary. Makesurethatthesecondary latchkeeps thehood
from opening whentheprimary latchisreleased.
When driving inareas usingroadsaltorother corrosive materials, checkforlubrication
frequently.

Tire rotation
Tiresshould berotated every
10,000
km
(6,000
miles).

INSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked onaregular basis,suchaswhen
performing periodicmaintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.

Lights
Makesurethattheheadlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,andother
lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled securely. Alsocheck headlight aim.

Warning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
Makesurethatallwarning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
are operating properly.

Steering wheel
Check forchange inthe steering conditions, suchasexcessive freeplay,
hard steering orstrange noises.

Free play: Lessthan35mm (1.38 in)
Seat belts
Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (e.g.buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operateproperly andsmoothly, andareinstalled securely. Checkthebelt
webbing forcuts, fraying, wearordamage.

UNDER THEHOOD ANDVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslisted hereshould bechecked periodically e.g.each timeyou
check theengine oilorrefuel.

Windshield washerfluid
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe tank.

Engine coolant level
Check thecoolant levelwhen theengine iscold.

Engine oillevel
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle onalevel spotandturning off
the engine.

Brake andclutch fluidlevels
Makesurethatthebrake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween
the "MAX" and"MIN" linesonthe reservoir.

Battery
Checkthefluid level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween the"MAX" and"MIN"
lines.

MA-6
Reference
pages
MA-51
MA-50
MA-19,38
MA-24, 33,41
MA-45,47

RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS

Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNextOilChange
GASOLINE ENGINEOIL
SAE
Viscosity Number

OutsideTemperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNextOilChahge
DIESEL ENGINE OIL

•

°C of

+40 +10

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+30 +86
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+20 +68

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0

+15 +59
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0 +32

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-10 +14

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-20
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-30 -22

•Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving

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-30
*
Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving

-20

+32
-10 +14
+15
+59-----

TI0005
TIOOG6

• For cold andwarm areas:
10W-30 ispreferable forambient tempera-
tures above -20°C(-4°F).
• For hotareas:
20W-40 and20W-50 aresuitable. •
For cold andwarm areas:
10W-30 ispreferable forambient te~pera-
tures above -20°C(-4°F).
• For hotareas:
20W.40 and20W-50 aresuitable.

Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNext011Change
GEAR OIL

140
°C
of

90

+40 +104
-------

+30 +86
+10 +50
-

0
%

-10
-29 -20

75W BOW75W-90
BOW-90
TI0003

• SOW-90 ispreferable forambient tempera-
tures below 40°C(104°F).

MA-15

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 FuelFilter (Cont'd)

~ 1.Remove fuseforfuel pump.
~ 2.Start engine.
3. After engine stalls,crankengine twoorthree times
to make surethatfuel pressure isreleased. •
4. Turn ignition switchoffand install fuseforfuel pump.
i

Unit: C(Imp qt)

SMA790C

5.Loosen fuelhose clamps.
6. Replace fuelfilter.

• Becareful nottospill fuelover engine compartment. Place
a shop towel toabsorb fuel.
• Use ahigh-pressure typefuelfilter. Donot use asynthetic
resinous fuelfilter.
• When tightening fuelhose clamps, referto"Checking Fuel
Lines" .
Changing AirCleaner Filter
Viscous papertype
The viscous papertypefilter does notneed cleaning between
renewals.
Changing EngineOil
WARNING:
• Becareful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine oilishot.
• Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused engine oilmay
cause skincancer; trytoavoid direct skincontact withused
oil. Ifskin contact ismade, washthoroughly withsoap or
hand cleaner as$oon aspossible.

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

Refill oilcapacity (Approximate):

With oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.4
(3)

3.2 (2-7/8)

CAUTION: • Besure toclean drainplugandinstClili withnewwasher.
Drain plug:
~: 29-39 N'm (3.0
0
4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ftolb)
• Use recommended engineoil(API SE,SF,SGorSH grade).
The refill capacity changes depending onthe oiltemperature
and drain time,usethese values asareference andbecertain
to check withthedipstick whenchanging theoil.
MA-33

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Air conditioner
compressor
SMA442C
AMA054 Manifold
NutCheck

1. Remove exhaustmanifold cover.
2. Tighten manifold boltsandnuts tothe specified torque.
Refer to"SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)".
3. Install exhaust manifold cover.

Checking DriveBelt

WARNING:
Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold. When engine
is hot, check deflections atleast 30minutes afterengine has
been switched off.

1. Inspect beltsforcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithnewones.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.
3. Adjust belt
deflection
if
it
exceeds thelimit.

Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
after
belt
adjustment
Alternator 14(0.55) 11
-13 9-11
(0.43 -051) (0.35-0.43)
Air conditioner
14(0.55) 11
-13
9-11
compressor (0.43-051) (0.35-0.43)
Power steering oil
8(0.31) 5-7 (0.20 -0.28) 4-6 (0.16 -0.24)
pump
Water pump
without power

-
8(0.31) 6(0.24)
steering
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force

Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
Changing EngineCoolant

WARNING:

To avoid thedanger ofbeing scalded, neverattempt tochange
the coolant whentheengine ishot.

1. Set heater "TEMP" controldialtothe max. "HOT" position.

• Make surethatairconditioner switchis"OFF".
MA-38

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
Engine Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)

Unit:
r
(Imp qt)

INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection
GA14DE engineexceptforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.2
(2-7/8)
2.8
(2-1/2)

•

Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With air
6-7 55-6.5
conditioner 10(0.39)
(0.24-0.28)
(0.217-0.256)
compressor
Without air
7-9 6-8
conditioner 11(0.43)
(0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
compressor
Power steering
7.5(0.295) 4
-6
3-5
oil pump
(0.16-0.24) (0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
force

GA14DE engineforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator
With power
11(0.43)
steering
7-9
6-8
Without (0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
power steer- 10(0.39)
ing
Air conditioner
9.5(0.374) 6
-8 5
-7
compressor (0.24
-0.31) (0.20-0.28)
Power steering
75(0.295) 4
-6 3-5
oil pump (0.16
-0.24)
(0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank

Unit:((Imp qt)
With heater Without
heater

M/T
5.9(5-1/4) 5.6(4-7/8)
A/T 6.4(5-5/8) 6.1(5-3/8)

Spark plug

GA16DE
&
GA14DE
GA16DE
&
GA15DE
engine forEurope engineexceptfor
and Israel EuropeandIsrael
Type Standard BKR5EBKR5E-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-53

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
INSPECTION ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection Engine
Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Spark plug(Platinum-tipped type)
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank
Withheater Withoutheater
MIT
6.1(5-3/8)
5.8(5-1/8)

AIT
6.6(5-718) 6.3(5-1/2)

Reservoir tank
07(5/8)
3.4
(3)

3.2 (2-7/8)

With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
Unit:
mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With aircon-
11.5-12.5 7-8 6.5-7.5
ditioner com-
(0.453-0.492) (0.28
-0.31) (0.256-0.295)
pressor
Without air
12-13 8-9 7-8
conditioner
(0.47-0.51) (0.31-0.35) (0.28-0.31)
compressor
Power steering 6-7 4-5 3.5-4.5
oil pump (0.24-0.28) (0.16-0.20) (0.138-0.177)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Make
Type
Standard
Alternative NGK
PFR58-11
PFR68-11 PFR78-11
MA-54