2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil viscosity

SLC986AA
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTIONNJLC00081. Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
2. Check oil pressure regulator valve sliding surface and valve
spring.
3. Coat regulator valve with engine oil.
Check that it falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own
weight.
If damaged, replace regulator valve set or front cover assem-
bly.
SLC101B
4. Check regulator valve to front cover clearance.
Clearance 6:
For Sedan
0.040 - 0.097 mm (0.0016 - 0.0038 in)
For Hatchback
0.052 - 0.088 mm (0.0020 - 0.0035 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace front cover assembly.
SMA915C
Changing Engine OilNJLC0035WARNING:
+Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
+Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine and wait more than 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:
+API grade SG, SH or SJ
+ILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº.
Refill oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit:!(Imp qt)
With oil filter change 2.7 (2-3/8)
Without oil filter change 2.5 (2-1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 3.1 (2-3/4)
CAUTION:
+Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
+The refill capacity changes depending on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time, use these values as a reference and
be certain to check with the dipstick when changing the
oil.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMQG
Oil Pump (Cont'd)
LC-8

SLC287B
JLC288B
Changing Engine OilNJLC0074WARNING:
+Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
+Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine and wait more than 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil Specification and Viscosity:
+API grade CF-4
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº.
Refill oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:!(Imp qt)
Drain and refillWithout oil filter
change4.9 (4-3/8)
With oil filter
change5.2 (4-5/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 (5-1/2)
CAUTION:
+Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
+The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Check oil level.
6. Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for
oil leakage.
7. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes, check oil level.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Changing Engine Oil
LC-31

NJMA0006
Fluids and LubricantsNJMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG engineAPI SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
ACEA 96-A2
YD engineAPI CF-4*1, *2
ACEA 98-B1
Cooling system Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oil Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Automatic transaxle fluid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
*1: For further details, see ªSAE Viscosity Numberº.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: Use Nissan genuine engine coolant [For Europe, use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N)] or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*4: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TMIII/MerconTM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-16

SMA145AA
SMT512C
Changing M/T OilNJMT00861. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
Capacity:
RS5F30A 2.8 - 3.0!(4-7/8 - 5-1/4 Imp pt)
RS5F70A 3.0!(5-1/4 Imp pt)
Oil level (Reference data):
RS5F30A 58 - 66 mm (2.28 - 2.60 in)
RS5F70A 75.5 - 80.5 mm (2.224 - 2.402 in)
Drain plug:
: 25 - 34 N´m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA066C
CheckingNJMT0087OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVELNJMT0087S011. Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
2. Check oil level.
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Filler plug:
: 10 - 19 N´m (1.0 - 2.0 kg-m, 87 - 173 in-lb)
M/T OILRS5F30A, RS5F70A
Changing M/T Oil
MT-14

SMA067C
Changing M/T OilNJMT00881. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
Capacity:
RS5F50A 4.5 - 4.8!(7-7/8 - 8-1/2 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
: 15 - 20 N´m (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
SMA066C
CheckingNJMT0089OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVELNJMT0089S01Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Filler plug:
: 25 - 34 N´m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
M/T OILRS5F50A
Changing M/T Oil
MT-15