2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL oil filter

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
l(1) Inspect once per year.
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
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.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving 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 or 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
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving conditionMaintenance itemMainte-
nance
opera-
tionMaintenance intervalRefer-
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page
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...........Air cleaner filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)EM-16
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)EM-112
ABCD
........Engine oil &
engine oil filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles)LU-8
,LU-
9
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles)LU-19,LU-20
A...E.......FuelfilterDiesel modelsCheck &
drain
waterEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles)FL-16
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)FL-15
...........LHeatedoxygen
sensor 1Petrol models InspectEvery 60,000 km
(36,000 miles)EC-581
.....F......BrakefluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-39Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-39
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....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-37Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-37
..C....H....Automatic tran-
saxle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 60,000 km
(36,000 miles)MA-37

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsELS000C8
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: 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/Mer-
conTMAutomatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
changeQR20DE 3.9 3-3/8 qt
lGasoline engine
API SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
ACEA 96-A2
lDiesel engine
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA 98-B1 YD22DDTi 5.2 4-5/8 qt
Without oil filter
changeQR20DE 3.5 3-1/8 qt
YD22DDTi 4.9 4-3/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)QR20DE 4.5 4 qt
YD22DDTi 6.3 5-1/2 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir)QR20DE 7.1 6-1/4 qt
lGenuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent in its quality*3 YD22DDTi 9.5 8-3/8 qt
Reservoir tankQR20DE 0.6 1/2 qt
YD22DDTi 0.6 1/2 qt
Manual transaxle gear oil
2.3 4pt
lGenuine Nissan gear oil or API GL-4, Viscosity
SAE 75W-85
Transfer gear oil 0.31 1/2 pt
lAPI GL-5*1, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Differential gear oil 0.55 1 pt
lAPI GL-5*1, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.0 7.01 pt Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid — —
Ty p e D e x r o n
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid — —
lDOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)
Changing Engine Oil
ELS000AS
WAR NIN G:
lBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
lProlonged 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 compo-
nents.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil.
5. Install drain plug and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:
lAPI grade SG, SH or SJ.
lILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II
lRefer toMA-19, "Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio".
Oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: liter (lmp qt)
CAUTION:
lBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only.
lAlways use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
6. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
7. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
8. Check oil level. Refer toLU-7, "
ENGINE OIL".
Changing Oil FilterELS000AT
1. Open the oil filter installation/removal cover on the under cover.
2. Using an oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:
lThe oil filter is provided with a relief valve.
Use genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
lBe careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil
are hot.
lWhen removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
lDo not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
lCompletely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and
the vehicle.
3. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
PBIC0250E
Drain and refillWith oil filter change Approximately 3.9 (3-3/8)
Without oil filter change Approximately 3.5 (3-1/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) Approximately 4.5 (4)
Oil pan drain plug:
: 29.4 - 39.2 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb)
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4. Apply engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil filter.
5. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur-
face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn.
6. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
7. Check oil level and add engine oil. Refer toLU-7, "
ENGINE OIL".
Checking and Changing Spark PlugsELS000BY
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer toEM-27, "IGNITION COIL".
2. Remove spark plug with suitable spark plug wrench.
lUse standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the stan-
dard type spark plug under conditions such as.
lfrequent engine starts.
llow ambient temperatures.
lextended highway driving.
lfrequent high engine revolution.
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under
conditions such as.
3. Check plug gap of each spark plug. Adjust or replace if necessary.
SMA010
Oil filter:
: 14.7 - 20.5 N·m (1.5 - 2.1 kg-m, 11 - 15 ft-lb)
SMA229B
Make NGK
Standard type LFR5A-11
Hot type LFR4A-11
Cold type LFR6A-11
Gap:
1.0 - 1.1mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI)
Changing Engine Oil
ELS000CH
WAR NIN G:
lBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
lProlonged 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 compo-
nents.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:
lAPI grade CF-4.
lRefer toMA-17, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
Oil capcity (Approximate):
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference
only.
Always use the dipstick to the determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
CAUTION:
lBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only.
Always use the dipstick to the determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
6. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
7. Check oil level.
PBIC0527E
Drain and refillWith oil filter change
5.2 (4-5/8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter change
4.9 (4-3/8 Imp qt)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)6.3 (5-1/2 Imp qt)
Oil pan drain plug:
:29-39N·m(3.0-4.0kg-m,22-29ft-lb)
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Changing Oil FilterELS000CI
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
lBe careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil
are hot.
lWhen removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
lDo not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
lCompletely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and
the vehicle.
1. Using a socket wrench [plane-to-plane width: 17 mm (0.67 in)],
loosen the filter body approximately four turns.
2. Drain the oil after matching the "DRAIN" arrow mark at the bot-
tom of the filter body to the protrusion on the oil filter bracket.
lCatch the oil with a pan or cloth.
CAUTION:
lThe drained oil flows over the right surface of the filter
body.
lCompletely wipe clean any engine oil remaining on the
filter body or vehicle.
3. Remove the filter body, then remove the oil filter element.
JLC289B
JLC290B
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4. Remove the O-ring from the filter body.
lPush the O-ring in one direction, lift the slack part using fin-
gers, and remove the O-ring from the filter body.
CAUTION:
Do not use wires or flat-bladed screwdrivers etc. as they
may cause damage to the filter body.
INSTALLATION
1. Completely remove all foreign objects adhering to the inside of the filter body or O-ring mounting area
(body side and bracket side).
2. Install the oil filter element and O-ring to the filter body.
lPush the oil filter element into the filter body completely.
3. Install the filter body to the oil filter bracket.
4. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
5. Check oil level and add engine oil. Refer toMA-32, "
Changing Engine Oil".
Draining WaterELS000CJ
1. Prepare a tray at the drain hose open end.
2. Loosen drain cock, and operate priming pump to drain water
from fuel filter.
CAUTION:
lCoolant in filter is drained with fuel. Prepare larger capacity
pan than fuel filter volum.
lDrained coolant is mixed with fuel. Prevent fuel from adher-
ing to rubber parts such as engine mount insulator.
3. After draining, close drain cock by hand.
CAUTION:
If drain cock is tightened excessively, it may be damaged and
fuel will leak. Do not use tools to tighten drain cock.
4. Bleed air in fuel piping. Refer toFL-16, "
Air Bleeding".
5. Start engine.
JLC292B
Oil filter:
:20-24N·m(2.0-2.5Kg-m,15-18ft-lb)
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