2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO fuel

NLMA0004
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Item Reference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.BT-7
BT-13
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). SU-8
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Item Reference page
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps,
and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.—
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating prop-
erly.—
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.RS-3
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold. LC-19, LC-59
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off
the engine.LC-8, LC-28
Brake and clutch
fluid levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.BR-7
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.—
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-3

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S05YD22DDTI ENGINENLMA0043S0501Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(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 FE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-1085
Fuel filter
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), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform“I”(check-
ing 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-17

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S06The 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 Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 22,500 km (13,500 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-19

NTI044
SAE Viscosity Number=NLMA0006S02GASOLINE ENGINENLMA0006S0204+For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient
temperature above 20°C (4°F).
+5W-30 will positively improve fuel economy.
+For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
NTI045
DIESEL ENGINENLMA0006S0205+For cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable. On turbocharger models,
5W-20 is not recommended, and 5W-30 should be used only
below 0°C (32°F).
+For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SAE Viscosity Number
MA-21