Nissan Titan A60. Manual - part 711

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

• 10W-30 is preferable.

5W-30 is also preferable and will improve fuel economy.

If 10W-30 or 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity from the

chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

• 80W-90 for the front differential gear is preferable. 

FOR MEXICO : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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MIXTURE RATIO

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution.

The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling system additives

are not necessary.

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Protection for outside temperature down to:

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equiv-

alent

Demineralized water or distilled water

°C

°F

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equiva-

lent in quality with the proper mixture ratio as specified.

• Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling system.

When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio with the coolant hydrometer, use the chart below to correct

the hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to the coolant temperature as shown in the table.

Mixed Coolant Specific Gravity

WARNING:

Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-

sure fluid escaping from the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.

–15

°

5

°

30%

70%

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°

50%

50%

Engine coolant mixture 

ratio

Coolant temperature 

°C (°F)

15

° (59°)

25

° (77°)

35

° (95°)

45

° (113°)

Specific gravity

30%

1.046 - 1.050

1.042 - 1.046

1.038 - 1.042

1.033 - 1.038

50%

1.076 - 1.080

1.070 - 1.076

1.065 - 1.071

1.059 - 1.065

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking Drive Belts

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WARNING:

Be sure to perform when the engine is stopped.
1. Remove air duct and resonator assembly when inspecting drive belt.
2. Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range

(between three line notches).

NOTE:

• Check the drive belt auto tensioner indication when the engine is cold.

• The indicator notch is located on the moving side of the drive belt auto tensioner. 

3. Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
4. If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace the belt. Refer to 

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DRIVE BELT TENSION

There is no manual drive belt tension adjustment. The drive belt tension is automatically adjusted by the drive

belt auto tensioner.

Changing Engine Coolant

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WARNING:

• To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.

• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn

to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT

1. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-

perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Remove the engine under cover or skid plate. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

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1.

Drive belt

2.

Power steering pump pulley

3.

Generator pulley

4.

Crankshaft pulley

5.

A/C compressor

6.

Idler pulley

7.

Cooling fan pulley

8.

Water pump pulley

9.

Drive belt auto tensioner

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Allowable working range

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and

remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required

when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only). 

CAUTION:

Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts. 

4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine

removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.

Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank

and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.

5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.

If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to 

MA-26, "Changing Engine Cool-

ant"

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REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if

removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.

• The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.

• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread

Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with

the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.

3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling

system.

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Radiator drain plug

: Refer to 

CO-16

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RH cylinder block drain plug

: Refer to 

MA-26

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