Nissan Murano Z50 (2005 year). Manual - part 191

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Schedule 1

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

[ ]: At the mileage intervals only

NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found 
      damaged. 
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* 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.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.50

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

MA-12

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

MA-16

EVAP vapor lines

I*

MA-19

Fuel lines

I*

MA-16

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

-

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

MA-13

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Engine oil filter (Use part No. 
15208 31U00 or 15208 
65F00 or equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

MA-18

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

EM-88, 

"Valve Clear-

ance"

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-12

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

MA-16

EVAP vapor lines

I*

MA-19

Fuel lines

I*

MA-16

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

-

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

R*

MA-13

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Engine oil filter (Use part No. 
15208 31U00 or 15208 65F00 
or equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

MA-18

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

EM-88, 

"Valve Clear-

ance"

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with CON-
SULT-II every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to 

CVT-66, "Check CVT Fluid Deterioration

Date"

 .) And if CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmis-

sion fluid other than Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
limited warranty.
(2) If  towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every
30,000 miles (48,000) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

Schedule 2

ALS000DA

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

[ ]: At the mileage intervals only

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - Page 

or - Content 

Title

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.50

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Brake lines & cables

I

I

MA-25

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-25

CVT fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-20

, 

MA-21

Transfer oil & differential 
gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

MA-21

, 

MA-22

Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-26

, 

MA-27

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-4

, 

MA-24

Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-27

, 

MA-22

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-20

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

ATC-119

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - Page 

or - Content 

Title

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Brake lines & cables

I

I

MA-25

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-25

CVT fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-20

, 

MA-21

Transfer oil & differential 
gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

MA-21

, 

MA-22

Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-26

, 

MA-27

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-4

, 

MA-24

Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)

I

I

I

I

MA-27

, 

MA-22

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-20

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

Content Title

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-12

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

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NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found 
      damaged.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* 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 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

NOTE:
(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NIS-
SAN new vehicle limited warranty. 
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-19

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-16

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

-

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

MA-13

Engine  oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Engine oil filter (Use part No. 
15208 31U00 or 15208 65F00 
or equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

MA-18

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (4)

EM-88, "Valve 

Clearance"

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

Content Title

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever 
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

I

MA-25

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-25

CVT  fluid 

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-20

Transfer oil & differential gear oil

I

I

I

I

MA-21

, 

MA-22

Steering gear & linkage, axle & 
suspension parts

I

I

MA-26

, 

MA-27

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-4

, 

MA-24

Drive shaft boots and propeller 
shaft (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-27

, 

MA-22

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-20

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

ATC-119

MA-10

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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Fluids and Lubricants 

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*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Using transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NIS-
SAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0

°

C (32

°

F).    

*4: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON

TM

   III/ MERCON

TM

  , or equivalent ATF may also be used.

*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter 
change

4-1/4 qt

3-1/2 qt

4.0

●

API Certification Mark*1

●

API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or 
API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1

●

ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III *1

Without oil fil-
ter change

3-7/8 qt

3-1/4 qt

3.7

Dry engine (Overhaul)

 5-1/4 qt

4-3/8 qt

5.0

Cooling sys-
tem

With reservoir 
tank

10-1/8 qt

8-1/2 qt

9.6

Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or 
equivalent

Reservoir tank

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

CVT fluid

  10-6/8 qt

  9 qt

10.2

Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 *2

Differential gear oil

1-1/8 pt

1 pt

0.55

API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80 W-90 *3

Transfer oil

5/8 pt

1/2 pt

0.31

API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80 W-90

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*4

Brake fluid

—

—

—

Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Brake 
Fluid*5 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

—

—

—

Genuine Nissan Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent

Fuel recommendation

—

—

—

Refer to

GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded 

Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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GASOLINE ENGINE OIL

SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE
10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient
temperature is above -18

°

C(0

°

F) 

Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio

ALS000DD

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.

CAUTION:

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.

MMA117AA

SMA947CA

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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Checking Drive Belts

ALS000DE

WARNING:

Be sure to perform when the engine is stopped.
1.

Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.

2.

Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway
between pulleys.

●

Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.

●

Measure belt tension with tension gauge (BT3373-F or equiv-
alent) at points marked   shown in the figure.

●

When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the 
marked point.

●

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt tension is
not within specifications.

CAUTION:

●

When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the
specified value. Then, after turning the crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

●

Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflec-
tion or tension without looseness.

Belt Deflection and Tension

*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.

Tension Adjustment

ALS000DF

CAUTION:

●

When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.

PBIC2449E

PBIC1162E

Deflection adjustment

Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment*

Unit: mm (in)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

 After adjust-

ment

Alternator and A/C 
compressor

       7 (0.28)

       4.2 - 4.6
    (0.17 - 0.18)

      3.7 - 4.1
   (0.15 - 0.16)

294 (30, 66)

730 - 818

(74.5 - 83.5,

164 - 184)

838 - 926

(85.5 - 94.5,

188 - 208)

Power steering oil 
pump

      11 (0.43)

        7.3 - 8
    (0.29 - 0.30)

      6.5 - 7.2
   (0.26 - 0.28)

196 (20, 44)

495 - 583

(50.5 - 59.5,

111 - 131)

603 - 691

(61.5 - 70.5, 

135.6 - 155.4)

Applied pushing 
force

                             98 N (10 Kg, 22 lb)

                                            —

Portion

Belt tightening method for adjustment

Power steering oil pump belt

Adjusting bolt on power steering oil pump

Alternator and air conditioner compressor belt

Adjusting bolt on idler pulley

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When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment”.

●

When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning the crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

●

When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley groove.

●

Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt.

●

Do not twist or bend belt excessively.

ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR BELT

1.

Remove splash guard (RH).

2.

Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A) and adjust tension by turning
adjusting nut (B).

●

For specified belt tension, refer to 

MA-12, "Checking Drive

Belts"

 .

3.

Tighten lock nut (A).

4.

Tighten adjusting nut (B).

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT

1.

Remove splash guard (RH).

2.

Loosen lock bolt (C).

3.

Loosen power steering oil pump mounting bolt (D).

●

Bolt head (D) is engine rear side.

4.

Adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (E).

●

For specified belt tension, refer to 

MA-12, "Checking Drive Belts"

 .

NOTE:
Adjusting bolt (E) is loosened with counterclockwise rotation.

5.

Tighten lock bolt (C).

6.

Tighten power steering oil pump mounting bolt (D).

Changing Engine Coolant

ALS000DG

WARNING:

●

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

●

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.

●

Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.

 

 : 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)

 

 : 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)

PBIC2450E

 : 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

 : 43.2 N·m (4.4 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)

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DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT

1.

Remove radiator drain hole cap on undercover.

2.

Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator,  and then
remove radiator cap. 

When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer
to 

EM-114, "DISASSEMBLY"

 .

3.

Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.

4.

Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to 

MA-15, "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM"

 .

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

NOTE:
When engine coolant is drained from radiator only, step 3, 4 and 6 are unnecessary.

1.

Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

If water drain plug on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer  to 

EM-119,

"ASSEMBLY"

 .

2.

Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.

3.

Remove air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"

 .

4.

Disconnect heater hose (right side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

●

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.

PBIC1204E

PBIC1205E

Radiator drain plug:

 

 : 0.78 - 1.56 N·m (0.08 - 0.15 kg-m, 7 - 13 in-lb)

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Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level.

●

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2   (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.

●

Use Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to 

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-

CANTS"

 .

●

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant, if heater hose is disconnected.

6.

Install air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"

 .

7.

Install radiator cap.

8.

Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3000
rpm.

●

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.

CAUTION:

Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.

9.

Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50

°

C (122

°

F).

●

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

●

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.

10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.

11. Repeat steps 5 through 9 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer

drops. 

12. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.

13. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to

3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

●

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.

14. Repeat step 13 three times.

15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 5 through 9 until engine coolant level no

longer drops.

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM

NOTE:
When engine coolant is drained from radiator only, step 2, 3 and 5 are unnecessary.

1.

Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.

Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)

: Approximately 9.6 

 (10-1/8 US qt, 8-1/2 lmp qt)

SMA182B

Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)

: 0.8   (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)

SMA412B

Radiator drain plug:

 

 : 0.78 - 1.56 N·m (0.08 - 0.15 kg-m, 7 - 13 in-lb)

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If water drain plug on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer  to 

EM-119,

"ASSEMBLY"

 .

2.

Remove air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"

 .

3.

Disconnect heater hose (right side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

●

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.

4.

Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and install radiator cap.

●

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant, if heater hose is disconnected.

5.

Install air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"

 .

6.

Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

7.

Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.

8.

Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.

9.

Drain water from the system. Refer to 

MA-14, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT"

 .

10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

Checking Fuel Lines

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

Changing Air Cleaner Filter

ALS0008R

VISCOUS PAPER TYPE

The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to 

MA-6,

"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE"

 .

1.

Unhook air cleaner case (lower) side clips and lift up air cleaner case (upper).

2.

Remove air cleaner filter.

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WARNING:

●

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

●

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible. 

1.

Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer
to 

LU-6, "ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE"

 .

2.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3.

Loosen oil filler cap, and then remove drain plug.

4.

Drain engine oil.

5.

Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to 

EM-29, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER"

 .

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.

6.

Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to 

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

 .

Engine oil capacity (Approximate):

Unit: 

  (US qt, Imp qt)

CAUTION:

●

When filling engine oil, do not pull out oil level gauge.

●

The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.

●

Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.

7.

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

8.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

9.

Check the engine oil level.

Changing Oil Filter

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil may be hot.

1.

Remove splash guard (RH).

Oil pan drain plug:

 : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

Drain and refill 

With oil filter change

4.0 (4-1/4, 3-1/2)

Without oil filter change

3.7 (3-7/8, 3-1/4)

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5.0 (5-1/4, 4-3/8)

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2.

Using oil filter wrench [SST], remove oil filter.

CAUTION:

●

Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine Nissan
oil filter or equivalent.

●

When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.

●

Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.

●

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine
and vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.

Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.

2.

Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter.

3.

Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-17, "Changing Engine Oil"

 .

2.

Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.

3.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to 

MA-17, "Changing Engine Oil"

 .

Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)

ALS00095

REMOVAL

1.

Remove engine cover. Refer to 

EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR"

 .

2.

Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-38, "IGNITION COIL"

 .

3.

Remove spark plug using spark plug wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock it.

SMA039D

SMA010

Oil filter:

 : 17.6 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.

Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:

●

Frequent engine starts

●

Low ambient temperatures

Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions 
such as:

●

Extended highway driving

●

Frequent high engine revolution

CAUTION:

●

Do not drop or shock spark plug.

●

Do not use wire brush for cleaning.

●

If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may
be used.

●

Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Checking EVAP Vapor Lines

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

2.

Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to 

EC-31, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM"

 .

Make

NGK

Standard type

PLFR5A-11

Hot type

PLFR4A-11

Cold type

PLFR6A-11

Gap (Nominal)

: 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Cleaner air pressure:

Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

2

 , 85 psi)

Cleaning time:

Less than 20 seconds

SMA773C

SMA806CA

 : 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

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Checking Exhaust System

ALS0009G

Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

●

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

Checking CVT Fluid

ALS000DK

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80

°

C (122 to 176

°

F). The fluid level check pro-

cedure is as follows:

1.

Check for fluid leakage.

2.

With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.
When ambient temperature is 20

°

C (68

°

F), it takes about 10

minutes for the transmission fluid to warm up to 50 - 80

°

C (122 -

176

°

F).

3.

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

4.

Apply parking brake firmly.

5.

With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift
selector throughout the entire shift range.

6.

Pull out the dipstick from the CVT fluid charging pipe after press-
ing the tab on the dipstick to release the lock.

7.

Wipe fluid off the dipstick and rotate the dipstick attached for
180

°

 to securely insert the dipstick until it meets the end of the

CVT fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION:

Always use paper towels to wipe fluid off the dipstick.

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Place the selector lever in P or N and make sure the fluid level is
within the specified range.

CAUTION:

●

When CVT fluid level gauge reinstall, insert CVT fluid
charging pipe until CVT fluid level gauge is locking
surely.

FLUID CONDITION CHECK

Changing CVT Fluid

ALS000DL

1.

Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.

2.

Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose (return side) and refill with new CVT fluid at CVT fluid charging
pipe with the engine running at idle speed.

3.

Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose (return side).
About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure.

CAUTION:

Use Genuine Nissan CVT fluid NS-2.

4.

Check fluid level and condition.

Checking Transfer Oil

ALS000DM

Check for oil leakage and oil level.

CAUTION:

Never start engine while checking oil level.

SCIA1932E

Fluid status

Conceivable Cause

Required Operation

Varnished (viscous 
varnish state)

Clutch, brake 
scorched

Replace the CVT fluid and check 
the CVT main unit and the vehicle 
for malfunctions (wire harnesses, 
cooler pipes, etc.)

Milky white or 
cloudy

Water in the fluid

Replace the CVT fluid and check for 
places where water is getting in.

Large amount of 
metal powder mixed 
in

Unusual wear of 
sliding parts within 
CVT

Replace the CVT fluid and check for 
improper operation of the CVT.

ATA0022D

Fluid capacity

Approx. 10.2  (10-6/8 US qt, 9 lmp qt)

Filler plug:

 : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

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Changing Transfer Oil

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CAUTION:

When draining oil, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
1.

Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.

2.

Check oil level.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill the oil. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)

Checking Propeller Shaft

ALS000DO

Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.

Checking Differential Gear Oil

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Check for oil leakage.

Oil grade:

API GL-5

Viscosity:

Refer to

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND 

LUBRICANTS"

Oil capacity:

: Approx. 0.31  (5/8 US pt, 1/2 lmp pt)

Drain plug:

 : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

Filler plug:

 : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

SDIA1507E

Tightening torque:

Refer to 

PR-4, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"

SMA118A

SMA012C