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Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 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 per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
TD27Ti engine
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperature is either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of brakes or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent driving in water
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval Reference page
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil filter
Replace Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) MA-21
A.........Air cleaner filter (dry paper type)
Clean Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
MA-24
Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
A...E.....Fuel filter
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-23
A....F....Ventilation air filter
Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-44
.....F....Brake fluid
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-43
..C....H..Limited-slip differential (L.S.D.) gear oil
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-38
..C....H..Transfer & standard differential gear oil
Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)MA-36/MA-37/
MA-38
A.C...GHI.Brake pads/linings, discs/drums & other brake system components
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-40/MA-41
......GH.JGreasing points of steering linkage, propeller shafts and suspension
Lubricate Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-44/MA-38
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system
Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)MA-43/FA-4/
RA-4/MA-38/
MA-36
..C....H..Drive shafts
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) FA-22
.........JFront wheel bearing grease & free running hub grease
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-39/MA-40
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-14
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ZD30DDTi engine
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly 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 Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil filter
Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
A.........Air cleaner filter
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.....Fuel filter
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors & other brake components
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.....F....Brake fluid
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.........Ventilation air filter
Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
..C....H..Automatic transmission fluid
Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
..C....H..Transfer fluid and limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil
Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H..Drive shaft & steering damper
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.........JFront wheel bearing grease
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.........JFree-running hub grease
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system
Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
MA-15
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Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
GBrake pads and discs
GBrake lining and drums
GBrake lines and hoses
GWheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
GDifferential, transmission and transfer oil
GSteering linkage
GPropeller shafts and front drive shafts
GAir cleaner filter
Clutch housing (Check water entry.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
MA-16
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Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Liter Imp qt
Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filter TD27Ti 6.2 5-1/2
API CE, ACEA B2-96 (CCMC PD1), D5 level
SHPD (*1)
Without oil filter TD27Ti 5.5 4-7/8
With oil filter ZD30DDTi 6.7 5-7/8
API CF4 or ACEA B3-96. 98 or ACEA B3/E3-96.
98*4
Without oil filter ZD30DDTi 6.2 5-1/2
Cooling system
Total capacity
(With reservoir tank)TD27Ti 10.0 8-3/4Anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycol base)
ZD30DDTi 10.6 9-3/8Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent*5
Manual transaxle gear oilFS5W71C 3.5 6-1/8 pt API GL-4 (*1)
FS5R30A 3.6 6-3/8 pt API GL-4 (*1)
Transfer TX10A 2.3 2 API GL-4 (*1)
Differential oil
R180A 1.3 2-1/4STANDARD:
API GL-5 (*1)
H233B
(LSD)2.8 4-7/8Use only LSD gear oil API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90
(*2) approved for NISSAN LSD
Power steering fluid 1.0 7/8 DEXRON
TM
Brake and clutch fluid Ð Ð DOT 4 (USFMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioner systemrefrigerant
R134A
KLH00-PAGRO
lubrication oil
*1: For further details, see ªSAE Viscosity Numberº.
*2: SAE 90 is acceptable in ambient temperatures above þ18ÉC (0ÉF)
*3: Do not mix automatic transmission fluid and gear oil.
*4: Never use API CG-4.
*5: 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.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-17
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SAE Viscosity Number
IFor warm and cold areas: 15W-40 is prefer-
able for ambient temperatures above þ20ÉC
(þ4ÉF).
IFor hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suit-
able.
IOn turbo models, 5W-20 is not recom-
mended.
Use 5W-30 only below 0ÉC (32ÉF).IFor cold and warm areas:
75W-90 for transmission and 80W-90 for dif-
ferential carrier are preferable.
IFor hot areas:
90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
below 40ÉC (104ÉF)
TI0006TI0003
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-18
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Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality
engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-
corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
IWhen adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.
Because L2N is premixed type coolant (Mixture ratio 50%).
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
IWhen checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant
hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer
reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
Unit: Specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture
ratioCoolant temperature ÉC (ÉF)
15 (59) 25 (77) 35 (95) 45 (113)
30% 1.046 - 1.050 1.042 - 1.046 1.038 - 1.042 1.033 - 1.038
50% 1.076 - 1.080 1.070 - 1.076 1.065 - 1.071 1.059 - 1.065
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-19
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Retightening Manifold Bolts and Nuts
MANIFOLD BOLTS AND NUTS
Intake:
:17-23N×m (1.7 - 2.3 kg-m, 13 - 17 ft-lb)
Exhaust:
:32-38N×m (3.3 - 3.9 kg-m, 24 - 28 ft-lb)
Retightening should be performed while engine is cold
[approximately 20ÉC (68ÉF)].
Adjusting Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance
Adjustment should be made while engine is warm but not
running.
1. Set No. 1 cylinder in top dead center on its compression stroke,
and adjust valve clearanceq
1,q2,q3andq6.
2. Set No. 4 cylinder in top dead center on its compression stroke,
and adjust valve clearanceq
4,q5,q7andq8.
Valve clearance:
Intakeq
1,q3,q5andq7
0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Exhaustq
2,q4,q6andq8
0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Adjusting screw lock nuts:
:15-20N×m (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
Drive Belt Inspection
1. Inspect for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. Replace if
necessary.
The belts should not touch the bottom of the pulley groove.
2. Check drive belt deflection by pushing on the belt midway
between pulleys. (H)
3. Adjust if belt deflections exceed the limit.
Unit: mm (in)
Drive beltsUsed belt deflection
Deflection of new
belt
LimitDeflection after
adjustment
Alternator 20 (0.79)11-13
(0.43 - 0.51)9-11
(0.35 - 0.43)
Air conditioner
compressor12 (0.47)6 - 7.5
(0.236 - 0.295)5 - 6.5
(0.197 - 0.256)
Power steering oil
pump15 (0.59)8 - 9.5
(0.315 - 0.374)7 - 8.5
(0.276 - 0.335)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Check drive belt deflections when engine is cold.
If engine is hot, check deflections after 30 minutes or more.
SMA795
SMA785B
YMA007
ENGINE MAINTENANCETD
MA-20
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Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
IBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
IProlonged 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.
3. Remove dipstick, oil filler cap and drain plug.
4. Drain oil.
5. Install drain plug.
CAUTION:
IBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
: 29-39N×m(3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 21 - 29 ft-lb)
6. Fill slowly with new oil whilst not exceeding the maximum level.
Oil specification and viscosity:
ISee ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSº (MA-
17).
Oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:(Imp qt)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change 5.5 (4-7/8)
CAUTION:
IThe 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.
7. Install dipstick and filler cap.
8. Start engine. Check area around drain plug and oil filter for any
sign of oil leakage.
9. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes check oil level again.
10. If necessary, add oil whilst not exceeding the maximum level.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Remove oil filter with a suitable wrench.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself as engine and oil is hot.
SMA787B
NMA054
NMA068
ENGINE MAINTENANCETD
MA-21