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3.5L 6 CYLINDER (VQ35DE engine
model)
The following shows the maintenance
schedule.
Choose the maintenance schedule
needed based on your vehicle driving
conditions.
Af ter 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time interval.
5,000 miles/(8,000 km)/6 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Drive shaf t boots
• Axle & suspension parts
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
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7,500 miles/(12,000 km)/6 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
10,000 miles/(16,000 km)/
12 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
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15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/
12 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Differential gear oil (AWD models)
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Transfer case oil (AWD models)
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/
18 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/
hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
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Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter20,000 miles/(32,000 km)/
24 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace differential gear oil (AWD models)
• Replace transfer case oil (AWD models)
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22,500 miles/(36,000 km)/
18 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Intelligent key battery
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
25,000 miles/(40,000 km)/
30 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
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30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/
24 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Differential gear oil (AWD models)
• Fuel tank vapor vent system *
• Fuel lines/connections *
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Transfer case oil (AWD models)
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace engine air filter (1)
• Replace brake fluid
• Tire rotation
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
(1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be
required.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*”
are recommended by NISSAN for reliable
vehicle operation. The owner need not per-
form such maintenance in order to main-
tain the emission warranty or manufac-
turer recall liability. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.
30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/
36 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/
hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
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Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid35,000 miles/(56,000 km)/
42 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
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37,500 miles/(60,000 km)/
30 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Differential gear oil
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
40,000 miles/(64,000 km)/
48 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not Applicable. Proceed to next interval
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Propeller shaf t (AWD models)
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth Essential:
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace differential gear oil (AWD models)
• Replace transfer case oil (AWD models)
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