2006 NISSAN VERSA check oil

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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Disconnect fuel pump fuse (1) to avoid fuel injection during mea-
surement.
4. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-18, "
Components" .
5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-30, "
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG
AND ROCKER COVER" .
6. Connect an engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
7. Install a suitable compression tester with an adapter onto spark
plug hole.

Use the adapter whose picking up end inserted to spark plug
hole is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it
may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
8. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge
pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each
cylinder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use fully a changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
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If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.

If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (Valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure the compression pressure again.

If some cylinder has low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole
of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gasket is leaking. In such a case, replace cylin-
der head gasket.
9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
10. Start the engine, and confirm that the engine runs smoothly.
11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-83, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
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REMOVAL
WA RN ING:

Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.

Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" and LU-5, "ENGINE OIL" .
3. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the following components and related parts.

Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-21, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD" .

Intake manifold; Refer to EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-33, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Cylinder head bolt 3. Cylinder head gasket
A. Refer to EM-65
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Water outlet; Refer to CO-20, "WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .

Rocker cover; Refer to EM-30, "IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .

Front cover, timing chain; Refer to EM-37, "TIMING CHAIN" .

Camshaft; Refer to EM-47, "CAMSHAFT" .
6. Remove cylinder head.

Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.

Using TORX socket (size E18), loosen cylinder head bolts.
7. Remove cylinder head gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with a new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checked. Refer to EM-98, "
CYLIN-
DER BLOCK TOP SURFACE DISTORTION" .
1. Wipe off engine oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket, sealant, carbon, etc. with a scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter passages for engine oil or water.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure the distortion in six directions using straightedge (A)
and feeler gauge (B).

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
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Limit (“d1” – “d2”): 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of bolts.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Refer to EM-64, "
Cyl-
inder Head Bolts Outer Diameter" .
3. Install cylinder head, follow the steps below to tighten cylinder
head bolts in numerical order as shown.
: Engine front
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using Tool (A) or
protractor. Never judge by visual inspection without the
tool.
4. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.Step a : 40 N·m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step b : 100° clockwise
Step c : Loosen to 0 N·m in the reverse order of
tightening.
Step d : 40 N·m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)
Step e : 100° clockwise
Step f : 100° clockwise
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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4. Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking
in heated oil (A).
5. Press valve guide (1) from camshaft side to dimensions as
shown.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective
equipment to avoid getting burned.
6. Apply reamer finish to valve guide using suitable tool (A).
VALVE SEAT CONTACT

After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves are within specifications, perform this pro-
cedure.

Apply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of valve seat to check the condition of the
valve contact on the surface.

Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the cir-
cumference.

If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contact-
ing surface still has NG conditions even after the re-check,
replace valve seat.
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.
1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue beyond the bottom face of the seat recess
in cylinder head. Set the machine depth stop to ensure this. Refer to EM-109, "
Valve Seat" .
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Projection “H” : 13.35 - 13.65 mm (0.526 - 0.537 in)
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: 5.500 - 5.518 mm (0.2165 - 0.2172 in)
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2. Ream cylinder head (1) recess diameter for service valve seat.

Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide center.
This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking
in heated oil (A).
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Press-fit valve seat into cylinder head.
CAUTION:

Never touch cold valve seats directly.

Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
5. Using valve seat cutter set or valve seat grinder, finish valve
seat to the specified dimensions. For dimensions, refer to EM-
109, "Valve Seat" .
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with the cutter or cutting many different times
may result in stage valve seat.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-70, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS

Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the
spring. Measure the maximum clearance between the top of
valve spring and try square.
CAUTION:
Never remove valve spring seat from valve spring.

If it exceeds the limit, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
2 : Valve seat
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]
Intake : 35.200 - 35.227 mm (1.3858 - 1.3869 in)
Exhaust : 29.200 - 29.227 mm (1.1496 - 1.1507 in)
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Limit: 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
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24. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from the engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to MTC-84, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
25. Remove the intake manifold to prevent the hanging chain from interfering. Refer to EM-18, "
Components"
.
26. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear
right side (B) and support the engine position with a hoist.
27. Support engine and transaxle assembly with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.
28. Use a manual lift table caddy (A) or equivalently rigid tool such
as a transmission jack. Securely support bottom of the engine
and the transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
29. Remove torque rod (RH) (1), engine insulator (RH) (2) and
engine bracket (RH) (3).
30. Remove engine through bolt-securing nut (C).
31. Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward by carefully operating sup-
porting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift
due to changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.

During operation, securely support the engine by placing a piece of wood under the engine oil
pan and transaxle oil pan. Securely support the engine slingers with a hoist.
32. When the engine hoisting is not performed simultaneously, install engine slinger to cylinder head front left
side and rear right side. Refer to EM-73, "
Components" .
33. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
34. Lift with a hoist and position above engine.
35. Separate the engine and the transaxle. Refer to AT - 2 5 3 , "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (A/T models), CVT-
207, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (CVT models) or MT-15, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models).
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Slinger bolts : 25.5 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
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4 : Engine insulator (LH)
A : Engine front side
B : Transaxle side
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the directions. Refer to EM-73, "Com-
ponents" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.

Tighten engine mounting insulator (RH) bolts in the numerical
order shown.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.: Vehicle front
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Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —