2016 NISSAN TITAN fuel filter

WARNING
●Stay clear from the exhaust outlet and
exhaust gases. These can cause burns
or personal injury.
● To avoid the risk of personal injury or
fire, do not park the vehicle over flam-
mable materials such as dry grass,
waste paper or rags, as hot vehicle com-
ponents may ignite them.
CAUTION
To maintain maximum Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) performance, follow these
precautions:
● Use ultra low-sulfur fuel.
● Use an engine oil specified by NISSAN.
For additional information, refer to
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and
capacities” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this
manual. If an engine oil not specified by
NISSAN is used, it could cause DPF
malfunction or reduced fuel efficiency.
● Do not modify the DPF, muffler or ex-
haust pipe. Otherwise it could affect the
DPF performance and cause a
malfunction. ●
Do not kick or hit the DPF. The DPF has
a built-in catalyst system in the muffler.
Such an impact could cause DPF
damage.
The DPF reduces the amount of materials that
affect the environment by collecting particulate
matter included in exhaust gases. Normally, par-
ticulate matter accumulated in the DPF is auto-
matically burned and converted to harmless sub-
stances during driving. However, particulate
matter collected in the DPF cannot be burned
under the following conditions: ● When vehicle speed remains below 7 mph
(11 km/h) for a long period of time.
● When the engine is frequently stopped and
restarted within 10 minutes.
● When the vehicle is frequently used for short
journeys of 10 minutes or less.
● When the engine is frequently stopped be-
fore it has warmed up. In these cases, it becomes difficult to burn par-
ticulate matter that has accumulated in the DPF.
As a result, the DPF warning light will
illuminate/blink and one of the following mes-
sages will display on the vehicle information dis-
play (in order of severity):
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded See Owners
Manual for Drive Pattern
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power
Reduced See Owners Manual
● Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Ser-
vice Required
For additional information, refer to the “Meters
and Gauges section of this manual.
CAUTION
●If the vehicle continues to be driven
with the DPF warning light illuminated
and without doing the regeneration
process, the fail-safe will limit the en-
gine revolutions and/or torque. In this
case, it is recommended to contact a
NISSAN dealer to have the Service Re-
generation procedure performed.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
Do-it-yourself6-17

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “Titan Owner’s Manual.”
To remove the air cleaner filter:1. Unlatch the clips
Aand move the air
cleaner cover upward.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter hous- ing and the cover with a damp cloth. NOTE:
After installing a new air cleaner filter,
make sure the air cleaner cover is seated in
the housing and latch the clips.
WARNING
●
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops the flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and
the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Do not drive with the air cleaner
removed, and be careful when working
on the engine with the air cleaner
removed.
● Never pour fuel into the air intake sys-
tem or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so could
result in serious injury.
● Do not use starting fluids with this en-
gine. The use of starting fluid could
cause an explosion, fire, personal in-
jury, system or engine damage.
CAUTION
● Operating the engine with the air
cleaner removed can cause damage to
the turbocharger and major engine
damage.
● Never pour fuel into the intake or at-
tempt to start the engine with the air
cleaner removed. Doing so could result
in engine damage.
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AIR CLEANER
Do-it-yourself6-19

8 Capacities and Specifications
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......8-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................8-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........8-5
Specifications .....................................8-7 Engine
........................................8-7
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(diesel engine only) ................................8-8

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel (Diesel) 26 gal 21-5/8 gal 98.4 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommenda-
tion” in this section of this manual.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 4-1/2 gal3-3/4 gal 17 L • Genuine NISSAN diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
• ISO22241
• For additional information, refer to “Diesel exhaust fluid
(DEF) storage” and “Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) disposal” in
this section of this manual.
Engine oil
Drain and refill Cummins 5.0 LWith oil filter change 10 qt
8-3/8 qt 9.5 L• Engine oil with API Certification Mark, Viscosity SAE
10W-30 (CES 20081) and American Petroleum Institute
(API) certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) .
• Diesel engine oil Specification (Cold Climate)
- 5W-40 oil that meets API Certification Mark (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API) certifica-
tion (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) is acceptable for colder
climates.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” in this section of this manual”.
• Gasoline engine oil and diesel engine oil are not
equal.
Without oil filter change 9-5/8 qt
8 qt9.1 L
Engine coolant With reservoir4-3/8 gal 3-5/8 gal 16.5 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) or equivalent
•Coolant must be nitrite free
• The use of other types of coolant solutions other than
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent may cause severe engine damage.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
8-2Capacities and Specifications

FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Diesel engine
Commercially available diesel fuel is adjusted
seasonally for cold temperatures. NISSAN rec-
ommends the use of diesel fuel that has been
seasonally adjusted for temperatures below 32°F
(0°C)
Diesel fuel of above 42 cetane minimum above
32°F (0°C); 45 cetane minimum below 32°F
(0°C) and with less than 15 ppm of sulfur must be
used.
A cetane number below 42 can cause poor start-
ing, excessive white smoke, and poor idling. A
cetane number above 55 can increase smoke at
peak torque conditions.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use sum-
mer or winter fuel properly according to the fol-
lowing temperature conditions.● Above 32°F (0°C)...Summer type diesel
fuel.
● Below 32°F (0°C)...Winter type diesel fuel.
If you are in any doubt, it is recommended that
you consult a NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
● Do not use home heating oil, petroleum,
biodiesel (more than 10%) or other al-
ternate fuels in your diesel engine. The
use of those can cause engine damage.
● Do not use summer fuel at tempera-
tures below 20°F (- 7°C) . The cold tem-
peratures will cause wax to form in the
fuel. As a result, it may prevent the en-
gine from running smoothly.
B10 fuel
B10 fuel is a mixture of approximately 10% bio-
diesel and 90% petroleum diesel. Your vehicle
was designed to run on blends of biodiesel up to
B10 (B1-B10) . Operating your vehicle on higher
blends is not recommended. Your vehicle’s en-
gine, exhaust catalyst filter and particulate filter,
and fuel system components may be damaged if
any of these blends are used.
U.S. government regulations require that bio-
diesel blends between B6 and B10 are identified
at fuel dispensing pumps by a label with the
common abbreviation or the appropriate per-
centage for that region. B6 --B10 blends must
meet prescribed quality standards specified by
ASTM D7467.
B10 fuel storage
Biodiesel degrades more quickly than pure
petroleum-based diesel. When storing a vehicle
that runs on a biodiesel blend, it is important to
keep the following in mind:
● If storing a vehicle for longer than one month,
empty the fuel tank of biodiesel.
● To prepare a vehicle to run after prolonged
storage, fill the fuel tank with a pure
petroleum-based diesel fuel and run your
vehicle for at least half an hour.
● Fuel system seals, plastics and steel parts
can be damaged by degraded or oxidized
biodiesel.
During cold weather, biodiesel fuel may need to
be stored in a heated storage tank in order to
prevent it from gelling or solidifying.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is a solution composed
of urea and de-ionized water. In diesel vehicles, it
is used as part of the exhaust system to break
down harmful NOx emissions into nitrogen and
water. It is important to keep your vehicle’s DEF
tank filled properly.
Capacities and Specifications8-3

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that that is added for manufacturing quality
processes. The dye makes the oil appear to
be red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4-5 oil changes.
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactoryengine life and performance. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Recommended fluids/lubricants
and capacities” in this section. NISSAN recom-
mends the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the Cummins®
Engineering Standard (CES) classification (CES
20081) and American Petroleum Institute (API)
certification (API CJ-4, Low Ash Oil) and SAE
viscosity standard (10W-30 or 5W-40) . These
oils have the API certification mark and CES
20081 on the container. Oils which do not have
the specified information on the label should not
be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not neces-
sary when the proper oil type is used and main-
tenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been
previously used should not be used.
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Capacities and Specifications8-5

9 Index
A
AirCleaner ...................6-19
Air cleaner housing filter ............6-19
B
Belt (See drive belt) ..............6-18
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants..................6-26
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................6-26
Changing engine coolant ..........6-4
Checking engine coolant level .......6-4
D
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) .........2-3,2-5,2-5,2-6,2-7,6-17
Drive belt ....................6-18
E
Engine Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................6-26 Changingenginecoolant..........6-4
Changingengineoil.............6-6
Changing engine oil filter
..........6-8
Checking engine coolant level .......6-4
Checking engine oil level ..........6-5
Engine compartment check locations ....6-2
Engine cooling system ............6-3
Engine oil ...................6-5
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .6-29
Engine oil viscosity .............6-30
Engine specifications ............6-31
Starting the engine ..............3-2
F
Fluid Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................6-26
Engine coolant ................6-3
Engine oil ...................6-5
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................6-26
Fuel recommendation ...........6-27
Fuel-filler door ..................4-2
J
Jump starting ...................5-2 O
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ................6-26
Changingengineoil.............6-6
Changing engine oil filter ..........6-8
Checking engine oil level ..........6-5
Engine oil ...................6-5
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..............6-29
Engine oil viscosity .............6-30
R
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test ........................6-32
Recommended Fluids .............6-26
Remote Start ...................3-3
S
Specifications ..................6-31
Starting Jump starting .................5-2
Starting the engine ..............3-2
Starting the engine ................3-2