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MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if da maged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “ *” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-17
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-17
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-105
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section- Page
or
- Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.5
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Brake lines and cables IIMA-28
Brake pads and rotors II IIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-22
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIII
MA-29,
MA-30
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-28
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)II IIMA-25
Exhaust system II IIMA-22
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-21
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-9
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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(2) Refer to “ Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance ” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ELS001BM
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if da maged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “* ” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required. MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section- Page or
- Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Brake lines and cables IIMA-28
Brake pads and rotors IIIIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-22
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIIIMA-29,
MA-30
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-28
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)IIIIMA-25
Exhaust system IIIIMA-22
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-21
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 7.5
(12)
6 15
(24)
12 22.5
(36)
18 30
(48)
24 37.5
(60)
30 45
(72)
36 52.5
(84)
42 60
(96)
48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter [R][R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I*I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*I*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (2) —
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-17
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-17
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED
type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (4) EM-105
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MA-18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil filter seal circumference of the
new oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur- face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
4. Inspect the engine for oil leaks. Refer to MA-18, "
INSPECTION
AFTER INSTALLATION" .
5. Install the engine front undercover using power tool.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec- essary.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with oil.
2. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as required.
Changing Spark PlugsELS001PN
SMA010
Oil filter : 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
SMA954C
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug
WBIA0796E