2020 NISSAN ALTIMA maintenance

NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “ Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(2) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km).
(3) Af ter 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Af ter first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life expectancy
of the factory fill coolant.
(6) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, change the engine oil and filter within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(8) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
(9) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.053 in (1.35 mm) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(10) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in the section
(11) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or
24 months.
* Maintenance items and intervals with“*”arerecommended 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.
9-12Maintenance and schedules

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must
be performed on the following items as
shown in the table.SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic. ∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv-
ing for long distance, such as police, taxi
or door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads and rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Propeller shaf t & drive shaf t boots (AWD model) InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
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KR20DDET ENGINE MODEL
The following tables show the standard
maintenance schedule. Depending upon
weather and atmospheric conditions,
varying road surfaces, individual driving
habits and vehicle usage, additional or
more frequent maintenance may be re-
quired.Af ter 90,000 miles (144,000 km)/
144 months, continue maintenance at
the same mileage/time interval.
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
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STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = ReplaceMAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
3.75 (6)6 7. 5
(12) 12 11.25
(18)18 15
(24) 24 18.75
(30)30 22.5
(36) 36 26.25
(42)42 30
(48) 48 33.75
(54)54 37.5
(60) 60 41.25
(66)66 45
(72) 72
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1) R
Brake fluid RRR
B ra ke li n es an d ca b le s I IIIII
Brake pads and rotors I IIIII
C VT flu id NO TE (2 ) I IIIII
Drive belt NOTE (3) I*I*I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil and oil filter NOTE (6)RRRRRR
EVAP vapor lines and fuel lines I*I*I*
Exhaust system III
Front drive shaf t boots  I IIIII
Fuel filter NOTE (7)
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery IR RR
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type) NOTE (9) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts  III
Tire rotation NOTE (10)
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = ReplaceMAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
48.75 (78)78 52.5
(84) 84 56.25
(90)90 60
(96) 96 63.75
(102) 102 67.5
(108) 108 71.25
(114) 114 75
(120) 120 78.75
(126) 126 82.5
(138) 138 86.25
(138) 138 90
(144) 144
Air cleaner filter NOTE (1)R R
Brake fluid RRR
B ra ke li n es an d ca b le s IIIIII
Brake pads and rotors IIIIII
C VT flu id NO TE (2 ) IIIIII
Drive belt NOTE (3)I*I*I*I*I*I*
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5)
Engine oil and oil filter NOTE (6)RRRRRR
EVAP vapor lines and fuel lines I*I*I*
Exhaust system III
Front drive shaf t boots  IIIIII
Fuel filter NOTE (7)
In-cabin microfilter RRRR
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (8)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery RRRR
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type) NOTE (9)Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts  III
Tire rotation NOTE (10)
9-16Maintenance and schedules

NOTE:
Maintenance items with “” should be performed more frequently according to “ Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(2) If using a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
then change CVT fluid if necessary.
And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).
(3) Af ter 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months.
Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Af ter first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles
(120,000 km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water.
Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water may reduce the life expectancy of the factory fill coolant.
(6) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, change the engine oil and filter within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(8) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increased, inspect valve clearance.
(8) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 0.049 in (1.25 mm) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(9) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to “General maintenance” in the section
* 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.
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The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must
be performed on the following items as
shown in the table.SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles(8 km).
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv- ing for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use. ∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread
roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Front drive shaf t boots InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts InspectEvery 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
OPERATING CONDITIONS
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PR25DD ENGINE MODEL
5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or 12
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 18
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 24
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 36
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or 42
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 48
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 54
Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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