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CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned
and reused. Replace it according to the
maintenance log shown in the “Mainte-
nance and schedules” section of this
manual.
To remove the air cleaner filter:
1. Push in the tabs
1and move the air
cleaner cover upward.
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter
housing and the cover with a damp
cloth.NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner, 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
others 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 throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
MonthsMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8)
610
(16)
1215
(24)
1820
(32)
2425
(40)
3030
(48)
3635
(56)
4240
(64)
4845
(72)
5450
(80)
6055
(88)
6660
(96)
72
Drive belts See NOTE (1) I* I* I*
Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) R R
EVAP vapor linesI* I* I*
Fuel linesI* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* See NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
Spark plugs See NOTE (6) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Intake and exhaust valve clearances* See NOTE (7)
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
9-8Maintenance and schedules
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Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
MeasureUS
MeasureImperial
Measure
Fuel 55 L 14-1/2 gal 12-1/8 gal • For additional information, refer to “Fuel recommendation” in this section.
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, refer to
“Engine oil” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this
manual.With oil filter
change4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
• Genuine “Nissan Motor Oil 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
• If the above motor oil is not available, use and equivalent motor oil that
matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section. Without oil
filter change4.3 L 4-1/2 qt 3-3/4 qt
Engine coolant with reservoir 7.6 L 2 gal 1-3/4 gal• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluidRefill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or equiva-
lent) 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.
Brake fluidRefill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section
of this manual.• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information