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5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-23, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS0006F
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0006G
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to MA-7,
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" .
1. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove air cleaner filter from air cleaner case.
Changing Engine OilNLS0006H
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-25, "
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Loosen oil filler cap, and then remove drain plug.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-187, "
OIL PAN
AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil. Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
SMA803A
Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC0993E
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Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
CAUTION:
The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
10. Check the engine oil level.
Changing Oil FilterNLS0006I
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil may be hot.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Using the oil filter wrench (SST), remove the oil filter. CAUTION:
Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine Nissan
Oil Filter or equivalent.
When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.
Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.
Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to engine
and vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil filter.
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Without oil filter change 5.2 (5-1/2, 4-5/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.0 (7-3/8, 6-1/8)
PBIC0801E
PBIC1525E
SMA010
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3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA-25, "Changing Engine Oil" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to MA-25, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)NLS0006J
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-191, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:
Frequent engine starts
Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
Extended highway driving
Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock spark plug. Oil filter:
:17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
SEM294A
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNLS00075
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(48 - 57,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
KBIA1731J
Tension of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 8.6 (9-1/8, 7-5/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Cap relief pressure Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VQ35DE)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VK45DE)
WHEEL BALANCE
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Without oil filter change 5.2 (5-1/2, 4-5/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.0 (7-3/8, 6-1/8)
Make NGK
Type Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Make NGK
Ty p e Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Maximum allowable unbalance Dynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5.0 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.71 oz)
