The following descriptions are provided to give
you a better understanding of the scheduled
maintenance items that should be regularly
checked or replaced. The maintenance sche-
dule indicates at which mileage/time intervals
each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your
vehicle requires that some items be checked
during normal day-to-day operation. Refer to
“General maintenance” (P.9-2) .
Items marked with “*” are recommended by
NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. You are
not required to perform maintenance on these
items in order to maintain the warranties which
come with your vehicle. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
When applicable, additional information can be
found in the “8. Do-it yourself” section of this
manual.
NOTE:
NISSAN does not advocate the use of non-
OEM approved aftermarket flushing sys-
tems and strongly advises against per-
forming these services on a NISSAN
product. Many of the aftermarket flushing
systems use non-OEM approved chemicals
or solvents, the use of which has not been
validated by NISSAN.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,grease, and refrigerant, refer to“Capaci-
ties and recommended fluids/lubricants”
(P.10-2) of this manual.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAIN-
TENANCE
Drive belts*:
Check engine drive belts for wear, fraying or
cracking and for proper tension. Replace any
damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving for
prolonged periods in dusty conditions, check/
replace the filter more frequently.
Engine coolant*:
Replace coolant at the specified interval. When
adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent with the proper mixture.
(Refer to “Engine cooling system” (P.8-4) to
determine the proper mixture for your area.)
NOTE:
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use
of non-distilled water may reduce the
recommended service interval of the cool-
ant.Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the specified
intervals. For recommended oil grade and vis-
cosity refer to “Capacities and recommended
fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) .
Engine valve clearance*:
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor
lines*:
Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.
Tighten connections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Fuel filter
Periodic maintenance is not required (in-tank
type filter) .
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections
for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs
of the type as originally equipped.
Maintenance and schedules9-5
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel55 L 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal ÂSee “Fuel information” (P.10-3).
Engine oil
*1With oil filter change 3.8 L 4 qt 3-3/8 qt ÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
ÂIf the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches the above
grade and viscosity. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation”
(P.10-5). Drain and refill
*1: For additional in-
formation, see
“Changing engine
oil and filter” (P.8-6).Without oil filter change 3.6 L 3-7/8 qt 3-1/8 qt
Engine coolant With reservoir CVT model 8.7 L 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
MT model 8.5 L 8-3/8 qt 7 qt
Reservoir 0.6 L 5/8 qt 1/2 qt
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid — — — ÂGenuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
ÂNISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equivalent) ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine
NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids other
than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission (MT) gear oil — — — ÂManual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ 75W-80 or equivalent
ÂIf Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) TRANSELF NFJ is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE
75W-80 may be used as a temporary replacement. However, use Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) TRANSELF NFJ as soon as it is available.
Differential gear oil — — — ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional
(non-synthetic) oil
Transfer fluid — — —
Brake and clutch fluid Refill to the proper oil level according
to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-
yourself” section. ÂGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*2or equivalent DOT 3*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — ÂFor additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-8) for air conditioner specifica-
tion label.
ÂHFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — ÂNISSAN A/C System Oil ND-OIL8(PAG)
Window washer fluid 4.5 L 1-1/4 gal 1 gal ÂGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS
