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MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 5
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......11
Fluids and Lubricants .............................................. 11
Engine Oil Recommendation ................................. 12
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO ..... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ......................................... 13
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 13
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 16
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 16
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 16
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 16
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 18
Changing Spark Plugs (Iridium-Tipped Type) ........ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 20
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 20
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 20
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 20
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 20
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 20
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 22
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 23
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 23
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 23
REMOVAL ........................................................... 23
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 23
Tire Rotation ........................................................... 25
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 25
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 25
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 25
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 25
ROTOR ................................................................ 25
CALIPER ............................................................. 26
PAD ..................................................................... 26
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 26
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 26
STEERING LINKAGE ......................................... 26
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 27
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................... 27
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch (Coupe) ... 28
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch (Road-
ster) ........................................................................ 28
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 30
Standard and Limit .................................................. 30
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION .................. 30
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 30
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) ........ 30
SPARK PLUG (IRIDIUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............ 30
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Battery ServiceNLS00001
Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNLS00002
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNLS00003
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrenchRemoving and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
S-NT375
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
PBIC0190E
PBIC3874E
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 1NLS00006
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if auto belt tensioner reading reaches maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to 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 intervals are
required.MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.50
(12)
611 . 2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
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Drive belts NOTE (1)MA-13
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-19
Fuel linesI*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (3)-
Engine coolant NOTE (4)MA-13
Engine oil R R RRRRR RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use part No.
15208 65F01 or equivalent.)R R RRRRR RMA-17
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-18
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)EM-80
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
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Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor linesI*MA-19
Fuel linesI*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (3)-
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use part No.
15208 65F01 or equivalent.)R R RRRRRRMA-17
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-18
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)EM-80
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 2NLS00007
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if auto belt tensioner reading reaches maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer 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 intervals are
required
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.
NOTE:
(1) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Tires cannot be rotated in this vehicle. Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
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615
(24)
1222.5
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1830
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2437.5
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3045
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4260
(96)
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Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-19
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 RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use part No.
15208 65F01 or equivalent.)RRRR R RRRMA-17
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-18
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (4)EM-80
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
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Brake lines & cables
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Brake pads & rotors
IIIIMA-25
Automatic transmission fluid,
manual transmission & differen-
tial gear oilNOTE (1) IIIIMA-20
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Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts I IMA-26,
RSU-5
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Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-5,
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Exhaust system
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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Engine Oil RecommendationNLS0009U
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubri-
cant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.
1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol
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Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and AdjustersNLS0005L
CAUTION:
After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-
wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improp-
erly operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal col-
lision where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.
If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.
Replace as seat belt assembly.
If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.
Never oil tongue and buckle.
Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
For details, refer to Refer to Service Manual in SB section.
Check anchors for loose mounting
Check belts for damage
Check retractor for smooth operation
Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Standard and LimitNLS00014
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG (IRIDIUM-TIPPED TYPE)
WHEEL BALANCE
Tightening TorqueNLS00015
Unit: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb),
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)* Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 9.0 (9-1/2, 7-7/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (at MAX level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.9 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Without oil filter change 4.6 (4-7/8, 4)
Dry engine (Overhaul)5.5 (5-3/4, 4-7/8)
MakeDENSO
Standard typeFXE22HR-11
Gap (Nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5 g (0.17 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 10 g (0.35 oz)
Radiator drain plug1.2 (0.12, 11)*
Air relief plug1.2 (0.12, 11)*
Oil pan drain plug34.3 (3.5, 25)
Oil filter17.7 (1.8, 13)
Spark plug19.6 (2.0, 14)