Nissan Murano. Manual - part 998

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• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier

Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.

FOR MEXICO

FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,

R = Replace,

E = Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio.

NOTE:

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) 
or 12 months

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Brake pads, rotors

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

MA-36

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

MA-37
MA-38

Propeller shaft (AWD) & drive shaft boots

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

MA-32
MA-39

Exhaust system

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 
6 months

MA-29

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

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Perform either at number of kilome-
ters (miles) or months, whichever 
comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

See NOTE (1)

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Drive belt

See NOTE (2)

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Engine oil (Use recommended 

oil.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NIS-
SAN engine oil filter or equiva-

lent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine coolant

See NOTE (3)

E

E

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Cooling system

I

I

MA-19

,

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,

MA-24

Fuel lines

I

I

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Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper 

type)

R

R

MA-24

Positive crankcase ventilation 
(PCV) system

I

I

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Fuel filter (In-tank type)

See NOTE (4)

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

See NOTE (5)

Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)

MA-26

EVAP vapor lines (With carbon 
canister)

I

I

MA-28

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• Maintenance items with “

” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

• (2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.

• (3) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the

engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio every
40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 24 months. First replacement interval is 160,000 km (96,000 miles) or 96 months. After first replacement,
replace every 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months.

• (4) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section. 

• (5) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.4 mm (0.055 in) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage. 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,

R = Replace

NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “

” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealers every 100,000 km (60,000 miles), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Using transmission fluid other
than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

page

Perform either at number of kilometers 
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.

km x 1,000

(Miles x 1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

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Brake fluid (For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

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Brake fluid

R

R

MA-36

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-29

Power steering fluid & lines
 (For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-38

CVT fluid (For level & leaks)

See NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

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Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-31

Rear differential gear oil (For level & 

leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-32

Propeller shaft (4WD) & drive shafts

I

I

I

I

MA-32

,

MA-39

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-

sion parts

I

I

MA-37

,

MA-38

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & 
balance wheels)

I

I

I

I

FSU-7

,

RSU-6

,

MA-33

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

I

I

I

I

MA-36

,

BR-16

,

BR-18

,

PB-9

Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors & 
adjusters

I

I

I

I

MA-40

Foot brake & parking brake
 (For free play, stroke & operation)

I

I

I

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BR-9

,

PB-3

Air conditioner filter

R

R

R

R

VTL-21

,

VTL-87

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

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 per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions
A — Driving under dusty conditions
B — Driving repeatedly short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive areas
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — Frequent driving in water

Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Mainte-

nance 

operation

Maintenance interval

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A

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Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

Replace

More frequently

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B

C

D

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Engine oil & engine oil filter 

Replace

Every 5,000 km (3,000 
miles) or 3 months

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,

MA-25

.

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F

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Brake fluid

Replace

Every 20,000 km (12,000 
miles) or 12 months

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H

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Rear differential gear oil

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000 
miles) or 24 months

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H

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Propeller shaft & drive shafts

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000 
miles) or 6 months

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,

MA-39

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H

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts 

Inspect

Every 20,000 km (12,000 
miles) or 12 months

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,

MA-38

A

.

C

.

.

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G

H

I

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Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000 
miles) or 6 months

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,

BR-16

,

BR-18

,

PB-9

A

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.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Air conditioner filter

Replace

More frequently

VTL-21

,

VTL-87

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR NORTH AMERICA

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester oil available at a NISSAN dealer.

*2: For additional information, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.

*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the
CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*4: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 32

°

F (0

°

C). 

*5: DEXRON

TM

 VI type ATF may also be used.

*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Engine Oil Recommendation

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NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubri-
cant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter 
change

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent*1

Engine oil with API Certification Mark

 *2

Viscosity SAE 5W-30 

Without oil filter 
change

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

4.3

Dry engine (Overhaul)

 5-5/8 qt

4-5/8 qt

5.3

Cooling system

With reservoir 
tank

9-1/2 qt

7-7/8 qt

9.0

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-
freeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Reservoir tank

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

CVT fluid

10-3/4 qt

9 qt

10.2

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3*

3

Differential gear oil

1-1/8 pt

1 pt

0.55

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Su-
per GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 

80W-90*

4

Transfer oil

5/8 pt

1/2 pt

0.31

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Su-
per GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 
80W-90

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*

5

Brake fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake 

Fluid*

6

 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 

116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Fuel recommendation

—

—

—

Refer to

GI-35, "Fuel"