2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL check

MA-14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water
NOTE:

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.

(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2) Never use CG-4 oil.

(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.

(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform "I"
(checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.

(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) 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
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-185
Drive belts I I I I I IMA-29
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)See
NOTE (2)RRRRRRMA-35
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)See
NOTE (3)RRRRRRMA-36
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN
Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent)See
NOTE (4)IRMA-30
Cooling system IIIIIIMA-32
Fuel linesIIMA-34
Air cleaner filter RRMA-35
Fuel filterDDRDDRMA-34
Fuel injectorSee
NOTE (5)EM-167
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I ILT- 3 5
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level & leaks) IIIIIIMA-44,
MA-39
Brake fluidRRMA-44
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check
valveIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level & leaks) IIIIIIMA-45
Manual transaxle gear oil (For leaks) I I IMA-39
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks)IIIIIIMA-41
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or replace)IIIIIIMA-43

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:

(1) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance 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. Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts,
propeller shaft, front drive shafts & exhaust systemIIMA-45
,
MA-46
,
MA-42
,
MA-46
,
MA-39
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance
wheels)IIIFSU-6,
MA-43
Brake pads, rotors & other brake componentsIIIIIIMA-45
,
MA-44
,
MA-45
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-6,
PB-3
CL-5
Air conditioner filterRRRRRRATC-130
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-48
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Driving conditionMaintenance itemMainte-
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...........Air cleaner filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-24
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-35

MA-16
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ABCD
........Engine oil &
engine oil filter Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km
(4,500 miles) MA-24
,
MA-25
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) MA-35,
MA-36
A...E.......Fuel filter Diesel models Check &
drain
waterEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) FL-17
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-34
.....F......Brake fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-44Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-44
..C
....H
....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-43Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) MA-43
..C....H....Automatic trans-
axle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) MA-41
......GH....Steering gear &
linkage, axle &
suspension
parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust
systemPetrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) for 4WD modelsMA-45
,
MA-46
,
MA-42
,
MA-46
,
MA-39Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) for 2WD
models
Diesel models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) for 4WD modelsMA-45
,
MA-46
,
MA-42
,
MA-46
,
MA-39Every 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) for 2WD
models
A.C...GHI...Brake pads,
rotors & other
brake compo-
nentsPetrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) MA-45
,
MA-44
,
MA-45
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) MA-45
,
MA-44
,
MA-45
A...........Air conditioner
filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles) ATC-130Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) ATC-130
Driving conditionMaintenance itemMainte-
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opera-
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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Engine Coolant Mixture RatioELS000AN
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:

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Gen-
uine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent.
Because L250 is premixed type coolant.
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.

When 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
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
SMA089D
Engine coolant mixture
ratioCoolant temperature °C (°F)
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

MA-20
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)PFP:00100
Checking Drive BeltsELS000ZC
WARNING:
Be sure to perform this step when the engine is stopped.

Make sure that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range (between three line notches on moving side).
NOTE:

Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.

When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range “a” in the
figure.

Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.
Tension AdjustmentELS000ZD
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Changing Engine CoolantELS000ZE
WARNING:

To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter
of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.

Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove RH and LH undercovers.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)
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When drain all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to
EM-89, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated,
flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-22, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.

If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-89, "CYLIN-
DER BLOCK" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.

Use Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
4. Install radiator cap.
5. Warm up until opening thermostat and water control valve. Standard for warming-up time is approximately
10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
6. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
7. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 two or more times with radiator cap installed until the engine coolant level no
longer drops.
9. Check cooling system for leaks with the engine running.
10. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running the engine from idle up to
3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
11. Repeat step 10 three times.
12. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 3 through 6 until the engine coolant
level no longer drops. Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 7.1 (6-1/4 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank capacity (at “MAX” level)
: 0.7 (5/8 lmp qt)
SMA412B

MA-22
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-89, "CYLIN-
DER BLOCK" .
2. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
3. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-20, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Cooling SystemELS000ZF
WARNING:

Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from radiator.

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter
of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator
shroud and horns. Then tape harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.

Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP

Check valve seat of radiator cap.
–Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the
plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
–Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)
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Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and make sure that it is
completely closed when released.
–Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
–Make sure that there are no unusualness in the opening and
closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.

Check radiator cap relief pressure.
–When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester (com-
mercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter [SST],
apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.

Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.
CAUTION:
When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
a radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and a radiator
cap tester adapter (special service tool).
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from
radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
SMA967B
Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.59bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
SLC755AC
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
SLC134B