Nissan Tiida C11. Manual - part 1059

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ENGINE OIL

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL

Inspection

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OIL LEVEL AND MUDDINESS

• Before starting the engine, check the oil level placing the vehicle

on a level surface. If the engine is already started, stop it and allow
10 minutes before checking.

• Make sure the oil level is within the range shown.
• If it is out of range, adjust it.
• Check the oil for white turbidity or remarkable contamination.
• If the oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is

contaminated with coolant. Find the cause and repair.

OIL LEAKAGE

Check for oil leakage around the following area.
• Oil  pan
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter bracket
• Vacuum pump
• Oil pump housing
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Oil cooler
• Crankshaft oil seals

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
• Oil pressure check should be done in Neutral “N” position.

1.

Check the engine oil level.

2.

Remove engine undercover using power tool.

3.

Disconnect the electrical connector (A) and remove the oil pres-
sure switch (1) to connect the oil pressure gauge [SST:
KV113E0020 (Mot. 836-05)].

4.

After warming up the engine, make sure oil pressure corre-
sponding to the engine speed is produced.

5.

After checking, install the oil pressure switch (1) as follows.

a.

Remove old sealant adhering to the oil pressure switch (1) and
engine.

b.

Apply thread sealant.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

6.

Start engine and check for oil leakage.

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Idle speed

: Refer to 

LU-33, "Engine Oil Pressure"

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3000 rpm

: Refer to 

LU-33, "Engine Oil Pressure"

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Oil pressure switch:

: 25 N·m (2.55 kg-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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ENGINE OIL

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Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer: try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible. 

1.

Put the vehicle on a level surface.

2.

Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.

3.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Loosen oil filler cap.

5.

Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.

Refilling

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1.

Refill with new engine oil.

• The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time.

Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil
is in the engine.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
• The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain

time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.

2.

Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.

3.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to 

LU-26, "Inspection"

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Oil capacity 
(Approximate)

: Refer to 

MA-19, "Fluids and 

Lubricants"

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER

Replacement

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1.

Remove engine undercover using power tool.

2.

Using an oil filter wrench [SST: KV113C0010 (Mot. 1329)],
remove oil filter.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine

oil are hot.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil

leakage or spillage.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and

the vehicle.

3.

Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation
surface.

4.

Install oil filter bracket to oil cooler.

CAUTION:

Install oil filter bracket, positioning lug in the hole of oil cooler.

5.

Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil fil-
ter.

6.

Install the oil filter until it comes into contact with the oil seal on
the engine bracket.

7.

Using an oil filter wrench [SST: KV113C0010 (Mot. 1329)],
tighten oil filter.

8.

After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.

9.

Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to 

LU-26,

"Inspection"

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Oil filter

: 14 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)

MBIB0551E

SMA010

OIL FILTER BRACKET

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

OIL FILTER BRACKET

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and the vehicle.

1.

Remove engine undercover using power tool.

2.

Remove oil filter. Refer to 

LU-28, "Replacement"

.

3.

Disconnect oil pressure switch electrical connector.

4.

Remove oil filter bracket.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

O-ring

2.

Oil filter bracket

3.

Oil pressure switch

4.

Oil filter

5.

O-ring

6.

Connecting bolt

A.

To oil cooler

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