
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
KA24DE ENGINE
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use SG, SH or SJ oil)HRRRRRRRRÐ
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genu-
ine part or equivalent)HRRRRRRRRÐ
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIÐ
Cooling systemIIIIÐ
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use
genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Cool-
ant (L250) or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I Ð
Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper
type)HR R 3010
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
filterHR R 3010
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2)Ð
Fuel and EVAP vapor lines I I Ð
Spark plugsRRRRÐ
Ignition wiresIÐ
Fuel filterHRÐ
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform ªIº (checking the mixture
ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-3005

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
YD25DDTi ENGINE
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary, C = Clean D = Check filter and drain water
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
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 (For 2WD models or
4WD appearance 2WD models,
use API CF-4 oil)HRRRRRR3012
Engine oil (For 4WD models, use
API CF-4 oil)HReplace every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) 3012
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)HSee NOTE (1)RRRRRR3013
Drive beltsIIIIII3011
Cooling systemIIIIII3016
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use
genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Cool-
ant (L250) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I R 3014
Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper
type)HR R 3019
Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)HCRCRCR3019
Cyclone pre-air cleanerHIIIIII3019
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (3)*1
Fuel linesI I 3019
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4)*2
Fuel filterHDDRDDR3018
NOTE: (1) Oil filter element assembly (Part No. 15208 AD200) and O-ring seal (Part No. 15226 AD200) 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
ªIº (checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement inter-
val.
(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.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditionsº.
*1: ªValve Clearance Inspection and Adjustmentº in EM section
*2: ªInjection Tube and Injection Nozzleº in EC section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-3006

Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000
km/year)
The 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
performed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving in dusty conditions
B Ð Repeatedly driving short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Repeated driving at high speeds and/or at high engine load
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
pages
ABCD ..
Engine oil
Petrol models (KA engine) ReplaceEvery 7,500 km
(4,500 miles)Ð
Diesel models
(YD engine)2WD models or
4WD appearance 2WD modelsReplaceEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)3012
4WD models ReplaceEvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles)3012
.....FDiesel models
(YD engine)All 2WD and 4WD versionsCheck oil level,
correct if neces-
saryEvery 5,000 km
(3,000 miles)Ð
ABCD ..Engine oil filter
Petrol models (KA engine) ReplaceEvery 7,500 km
(4,500 miles)Ð
Diesel models (YD engine) ReplaceEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)3013
A.....Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)
Petrol models (KA engine) ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)3010
Diesel models (YD engine) ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)3019
A.....Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)
Diesel models (YD engine)CleanEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)3019
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles)3019
A.....Cyclone pre-air cleaner
Diesel models (YD engine) Inspect More frequently 3019
A.....Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter
Petrol models (KA engine) ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)3010
A...E.Fuel filter
Petrol models (KA engine) ReplaceEvery 45,000 km
(27,000 miles)Ð
Diesel modelsReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)3018
Check & drain
waterEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles)3018
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-3007

Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water
Be careful not to spill fuel in engine compartment. Place a
rag to absorb fuel.
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal
signs.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Disconnect harness connector and drain fuel.
2. Remove two installation bolts. Remove fuel filter and fuel fil-
ter bracket assembly from vehicle-side bracket. (It is not nec-
essary to disconnect fuel hose.)
3. Remove fuel filter using band-type filter wrench.
4. Remove fuel filter and fuel filter sensor.
CAUTION:
Remove fuel filter without spilling fuel. If spilt, wipe off
immediately. Be specially careful not to spill fuel on engine
mount insulator.
5. Wipe clean fuel filter mounting surface on fuel filter bracket
and smear a little fuel on rubber seal of fuel filter.
6. Screw fuel filter on until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
an additional more than 2/3 of a turn.
7. Install fuel filter sensor to new fuel filter.
8. Bleed air from fuel filter.
Refer to ªAir Bleedingº in EC section.
9. Start engine and check for leaks.
DRAINING WATER
1. Drain water as follows.
Loosen drain cock and drain water by operating priming
pump.
Loosening drain cock four to five turns causes water to
start draining. Do not remove drain cock by loosening it
excessively.
2. Bleed air.
Refer to ªAir Bleedingº in EC section.
SMA163D
SMA164D Mounting bolts
SMA010
SMA165D
ENGINE MAINTENANCEYD25DDTi
MA-3018

Checking Fuel Lines
Check fuel lines and tank for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CAUTION:
Keep clean parts with compressed air when assembling.
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type air cleaner filter does not require any
cleaning operation between renewal.
DRY PAPER TYPE
Clean or replace element more often under dusty driving condi-
tions.
Checking Cyclone Pre-air Cleaner
Remove duct cover and check duct for dust clogging. Clean
away dust.
SMA803A
SMA166D
SMA485B
SMA317C
ENGINE MAINTENANCEYD25DDTi
MA-3019

EGR volume control valve .......... EC-3605, 3606
EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve ................................... EC-3283
EVAP canister ....................................... EC-3029
Electrical ignition system ...................... EC-3026
Electronic fuel injection
pump ........ EC-3419, 3420, 3508, 3509, 3542,
3543, 3549, 3550, 3556, 3557,
3563, 3564, 3570, 3571, 3573,
3574, 3614, 3615
Engine control circuit
diagram ......................... EC-3020, 3408, 3409
Engine control component parts
location .............................................. EC-3018
Engine control module (ECM) .............. EC-3308
Engine control system diagram and
chart .............................. EC-3021, 3409, 3410
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) .......................... EC-3165, 3480, 3481
Engine fail-safe system ......................... EC-3101
Engine oil filter replacement ................. MA-3013
Engine oil replacement ......................... MA-3012
Engine outer component parts ............. EM-3008
Engine removal ..................................... EM-3063
Engine serial number ............................. GI-3006
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ............................................... EC-3029
Exhaust system ..................................... FE-3005
Exterior .................................................. BT-3006
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-3380
FICD - Wiring diagram .......................... EC-3390
FUEL - Wiring diagram ............... EC-3239, 3246
Fast idle cam (FIC) ............................... EC-3035
Fluids .................................................... MA-3008
Flywheel runout .................................... EM-3080
Fog lamp, rear ....................................... EL-3045
Freeze frame data ................................ EC-3050
Front bumper ......................................... BT-3002
Front case (Transfer) ............................. TF-3003
Front combination lamp removal and
installation .......................................... BT-3002
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ................... TF-3004
Front passenger air bag ............. RS-3003, 3009
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) ............... EC-3028, 3413, 3414
Fuel filter replacement .......................... MA-3018
Fuel filter ............................................... EC-3033
Fuel injection system ................. EC-3237, 3244,
3411, 3412
Fuel injector .......................................... EC-3369
Fuel line inspection ............................... MA-3019
Fuel pressure check ............................. EC-3033
Fuel pressure regulator ......................... EC-3034
Fuel pressure release ........................... EC-3033
Fuel pump relay .................................... EC-3378
Fuel pump ............................................. EC-3378Fuel system ........................................... FE-3003
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ............... EC-3030
Fuse block ............................................. EL-3199
G
Gauges .................................................. EL-3056
Generic scan tool (GST) ....................... EC-3080
Glow plug .................................... EC-3621, 3622
Glow relay ................................... EC-3621, 3622
Grease .................................................. MA-3008
H
H/AIM - Wiring diagram ......................... EL-3037
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ..................... EL-3023
HEAT UP - Wiring diagram ........ EC-3639, 3640
HEATER - Wiring diagram .................... HA-3004
HLC - Wiring diagram ............................ EL-3108
HORN - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-3109
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ....................... EL-3118
Harness layout ....................................... EL-3166
Hazard warning lamp ............................ EL-3047
Headlamp aiming control ....................... EL-3037
Headlamp removal and installation ....... BT-3002
Headlamp washer .................................. EL-3108
Headlamp .............................................. EL-3023
Heat up switch ............................ EC-3638, 3639
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
(front) ........ EC-3202, 3213, 3196, 3310, 3317
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater
(front) ................................................. EC-3133
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater
(rear) .................................................. EC-3138
Heated oxygen sensor
(rear) ................... EC-3220, 3227, 3324, 3334
Heated seat ........................................... EL-3118
Hood ...................................................... BT-3002
Horn ....................................................... EL-3109
How to erase DTC for OBD
system ........................... EC-3060, 3428, 3429
I
IACV-AAC valve .................................... EC-3295
IACV-FICD solenoid valve .................... EC-3389
IATS - Wiring diagram ...... EC-3162, 3505, 3506
ILL - Wiring diagram .............................. EL-3050
INJECT - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-3370
INT/L - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-3055
Idle air control (IAC) system ................. EC-3295
Idle air control valve (IACV) .................. EC-3295
Idle mixture ratio ................................... EC-3035
Idle speed ......................... EC-3035, 3444, 3445
Ignition control system .......................... EC-3361
Ignition timing ........................................ EC-3035
Illumination ............................................. EL-3050
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-3003

Injection nozzle ........................... EC-3415, 3416
Injector removal and installation ........... EC-3034
Intake air temperature
sensor ................. EC-3160, 3193, 3503, 3504
Intake manifold ..................................... EM-3008
Interior lamp ........................................... EL-3054
K
KS - Wiring diagram ............................. EC-3261
Keyless entry system - See Multi-re-
mote control system .......................... EL-3136
Knock sensor (KS) ...................... EC-3260, 3261
L
License lampEL148Parking lamp .......... EL-3039
Liquid gasket application ...................... EM-3003
Location of electrical units ..................... EL-3163
Lubricants ............................................. MA-3008
Lubrication circuit (engine) .................... LC-3003
M
M/T removal and installation ................ MT-3002
MAFS - Wiring diagram .............. EC-3146, 3154
MAIN - Wiring diagram ..... EC-3124, 3470, 3471
METER - Wiring diagram ...................... EL-3062
MIL & Data link connectors circuit ........ EC-3396
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram .. EC-3396, 3646, 3647
MIRROR - Wiring diagram .................... EL-3116
MULTI - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-3137
Main gear (Transfer) .............................. TF-3004
Mainshaft (Transfer) .............................. TF-3004
Maintenance (engine) ................. MA-3010, 3011
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) ........................................ EC-3429, 3430
Manifold tightening torque (intake &
exhaust) ............................................ MA-3011
Mass air flow sensor
(MAFS) .................... DT-3143, EC-3143, 3151
Meter ...................................................... EL-3056
Misfire .................................................... EC-3251
Model variation ....................................... GI-3004
Mud guard - See Exterior ...................... BT-3006
Multi-remote control system .................. EL-3136
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system ..... EC-3024
N
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System) .......... EL-3143
NATS - Wiring diagram ......................... EL-3146
Neutral position switch .......................... EC-3355
O
Oil change (capacity) ............................ MA-3008
Oil cooler (engine) ................................. LC-3006
Oil pan (engine) .................................... EM-3015
Oil pressure (engine) ............................. LC-3004
Oil pump (engine) .................................. LC-3004
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ......... LC-3005
On board diagnostic
system ........................... EC-3049, 3428, 3429
P
P/ANT - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-3115
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) ..................... EC-3032, 3414, 3415
PCV filter replacement ......................... MA-3010
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-3286
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram .................... EC-3358
POWER - Wiring diagram ..................... EL-3006
PST/SW - Wiring diagram .................... EC-3386
Park/Neutral position
switch ............................ EC-3355, 3633, 3634
Parking lamp .......................................... EL-3039
Piston assembly ................................... EM-3081
Piston pin inspection ............................ EM-3071
Piston ring inspection ........................... EM-3071
Piston to bore clearance ...................... EM-3073
Power door mirror .................................. EL-3116
Power steering oil pressure switch ....... EC-3385
Power supply routing ............................. EL-3005
Power transistor & ignition coil ............. EC-3361
Power window ....................................... EL-3120
Priming pump .............................. EC-3444, 3445
Q
Quick-glow system ...................... EC-3621, 3622
R
R/FOG - Wiring diagram ....................... EL-3045
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ..................... EL-3054
Radiator fan - See Cooling fan ............. LC-3016
Radiator ................................................. LC-3015
Rear case (Transfer) ............................. TF-3003
Rear fog lamp ........................................ EL-3045
Rear window defogger .......................... EL-3112
Refrigerant connection precaution ........ HA-3002
Refrigerant lines .................................... HA-3030
Road wheel size ..................................... GI-3007
Room lamp ............................................ EL-3054
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-3004