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ENGINE OIL
Changing Engine Oil
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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 SG, SH or SJ.
lILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II
lRefer toMA-17, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
Oil capacity (Approximate):
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.
Drain and refillWith oil filter change
3.9 (3-3/8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter change
3.5 (3-1/8 Imp qt)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)
4.5 (4 Imp qt)
Oil pan drain plug:
: 29.4 - 39.2 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb)
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ENGINE OIL
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lProlonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
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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-
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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.Oil pressure switch:
: 12.3 - 17.2 N·m (1.3 - 1.7 kg-m, 9 - 12 ft-lb)
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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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 4
Pre-delivery Inspection Items ................................... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 6
General Maintenance ............................................... 6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Periodic Maintenance ............................................... 7
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTE-
NANCE (QR20DE PETROL ENGINE) .................. 7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(QR20DE PETROL ENGINE) ............................... 7
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTE-
NANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE) ................ 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE) .............................. 9
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING
CONDITIONS ...................................................... 10
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTE-
NANCE (QR20DE PETROL ENGINE) .................11
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(QR20DE PETROL ENGINE) ............................. 12
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTE-
NANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE) .............. 13
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE) ............................ 14
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING
CONDITIONS ...................................................... 15
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 17
Fluids and Lubricants ............................................. 17
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................... 18
GASOLINE ENGINE ........................................... 18
DISEL ENGINE ................................................... 18
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio ................................ 19
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE) ....................... 20
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 20
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 20
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 20
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 21
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 21Checking Cooling System ...................................... 22
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES ........... 22
CHECKING RADIATOR ...................................... 22
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP ............................. 22
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ... 23
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 23
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 23
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 23
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 24
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 24
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs ..................... 25
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 26
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI) .................... 27
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 27
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 27
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 27
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 28
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 29
Checking Cooling System ...................................... 29
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES ........... 29
CHECKING RADIATOR ...................................... 29
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP .............................. 29
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ... 30
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 30
Changing Fuel Filter ............................................... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 31
VISCCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. 31
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 32
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 34
Draining Water ........................................................ 34
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 35
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 35
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 35
Checking Clutch System ........................................ 35
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 35
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 35

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)

MA-24
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)
Changing Engine Oil
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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.
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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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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI)
Changing Engine Oil
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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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2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking A/T FluidELS000BV
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on dipstick.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of either
range, and fluid to the charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
5. Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on dipstick.
6. Check fluid condition.
lIf fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.
lIf A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer toCO-12,
"RADIATOR",CO-15, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)"
,CO-33, "RADIATOR",CO-36, "RADIATOR (ALLUMINUM
TYPE)".
Changing A/T FluidELS000BW
1. Warm up A/T fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain A/T fluid from drain plug and refill with new A/T fluid.
Always refill same volume with drained fluid.Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
Oil capacity:
Approx. 2.3 (4 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 30 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
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Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent. Refer toMA-
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4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to “Checking A/T Fluid”. If fluid is still dirty, repeat steps 2 through 5.
Checking Transfer OilELS000BT
Check for oil leakage and oil level.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Changing Transfer OilELS000BU
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the oil. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
Checking Propeller ShaftELS000BE
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Checking Differential Gear OilELS000BF
1. Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Changing Differential Gear OilELS000BG
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.Fluid capacity (With torque converter):
Approx. 8.0 (7.01 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m(3.0-4.0kg-m,22-29ft-lb)
Filler plug:
:10-19N·m(1.0-2.0kg-m,8-14ft-lb)
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Oil grade:
API GL-5
Viscosity:
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
Oil capacity:
: Approx. 0.31 (1/2 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
:10-19N·m(1.0-2.0kg-m,8-14ft-lb)SDIA0512E
Tightening torque:
Refer toPR-2, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"
Filler plug:
:30-39N·m(3-4kg-m,22-28ft-lb)