2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO air filter

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Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

Engine Maintenance (YD22DDTi engine)=NLMA0046S02Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, D = Check filter and drain water.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of kilome-
ters (miles) or months, whichever
comes first.km×1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Reference
page (mile×1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months—6 12182430364248
Underhood and under vehicle
Torque of manifolds & exhaust tube
nutsI—
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1) EM-214
Drive beltsIIIIIEM-166
Engine oil (Use API CD, CE, CF,
CF-4 oil.)
See NOTE (5) Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months LC-47
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)
See NOTE (2) Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months LC-48
Engine coolant (Use Nissan genuine
engine coolant or equivalent in its
quality.)See NOTE (3) E R LC-59
Cooling systemIIIILC-53
Fuel linesI I FE-15
Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper
type)
R R EM-169
Fuel filter
DDDRDDDRFE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-1085
NOTE:
Maintenance item with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Oil filter element assembly (part No. 15208 AD200) and O-ring seal (part No. 15226 AD200) are replacement parts.
(3) Use Nissan genuine engine coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the
engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24,
000 miles) or 24 months.
(4) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and, if
necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
(5) Never use CG-4 oil.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Engine Maintenance (YD22DDTi engine)
MA-6

Chassis and Body Maintenance=NLMA0046S03Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes
first.km×1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
(mile×1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months—6 12182430364248
Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch fluid (For level &
leaks)
IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveI I BR-16
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I ST-7
Brake, clutch & exhaust systemsIIIIIIIIBR-7,
CL-5,
FE-13,
FE-15,
FE-23
H·CVT fluid (For level and leaks)IIIIIIII AT-10
H·CVT fluid
R R AT-11
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 IMT-10,
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts & drive shafts
I*2IIIIST-7,
SU-5,
SU-18
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate
& balance wheels)IIIISU-15,
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents
IIIIIIIIBR-24,
BR-28
Lock, hinges & hoods latch
L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L L*1 LBT-7,
BT-13
Seat belts, buckles, retractors,
anchors & adjusterIIIIRS-3
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(For free play, stroke & operation)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 IBR-11,
BR-40,
CL-5
Ventilation air filter
Replace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months HA-103
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
NOTE:
(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.
Maintenance item with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
*1: Models except for Australia
*2: Models without three way catalyst
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
MA-7

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions=NLMA0046S04The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSNLMA0046S0401A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance
intervalRefer-
ence
page
A........Aircleaner filter Viscous paper type Replace More frequentlyEM-18,
EM-88,
EM-169
ABCD.....Engine oil & oil filter (QG18DE/SR20DE
engine)ReplaceEvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 3
monthsLC-8,
LC-28,
LC-9,
LC-28
ABCD.....Engine oil (YD22DDTi engine)
ReplaceMore frequently LC-47
Engine oil filter (YD22DDTi engine)Every 7,500 km
(4,500 miles) or 6
monthsLC-48
A...E....Fuel filter (YD22DDTi engine) ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsFE-15
.....F...Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsBR-7
..C....H.H·CVT fluid ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsAT-11
......GH.Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts & drive shaftsCheckEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 6
monthsST-7,
SU-5,
SU-18
A.C...GHIBrake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsCheckEvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 3
monthsBR-24,
BR-28
......G..Lock, hinges & hood latch LubricateEvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles) or 3
monthsBT-7,
BT-13
A........Ventilation air filter Replace More frequently HA-103
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
MA-8

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0102Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a
year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIIIISU-15/
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIIIIIBR-24/
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-11/
BR-40/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveIIIIBR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid
RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
CVT fluid [for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent]
I I I [R] I I I [R] AT-10
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system
IIIIST-7/
SU-5/
SU-18/
FE-13/
FE-15/
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII—
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-10

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S02YD22DDTI ENGINENLMA0043S0201Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) per year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended
oil)
RRRRRRLC-47
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)
See NOTE (1)RRRRRRLC-48
Drive beltsIIIIIIEM-166
Cooling systemIIIIIILC-53
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use
genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I I LC-59
Air cleaner filter
R R EM-169
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (3) EM-214
Fuel lines I I I FE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-1085
Fuel filter
R R R FE-15
NOTE:
(1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 100,000 km (60,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/36 months. After first replacement,
perform“I”(checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(4) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and if
necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
MA-11

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0202Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
per year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S03The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J—Frequent off road use or driving in water
K—Sustained high speed driving
L—For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or
6 months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
18 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or
6 months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or
6 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
MA-13