Nissan March K13. Manual - part 450

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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

R = Replace,

L = Lubricate.

NOTE:

Maintenance items with “

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

tions”.

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 materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

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  and  clutch  fluid  (For  level  &  leaks)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

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Brake fluid

R

R

MA-23

Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & 
check valve

I

I

BR-12

Manual  transaxle  gear  oil  (For  level  and  leaks)

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

MA-21

Brake,  clutch  &  exhaust  system

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

MA-23
MA-19
MA-25

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, 

& front drive shafts

I

I

I

I

MA-25
MA-25
MA-26

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance 
wheels)

I

I

I

I

FSU-7

RSU-5
MA-22

Brake pads, rotors & other brake components

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

MA-23

BR-13
BR-13

Brake linings, drums & other brake components

I

I

I

I

MA-24

BR-15
BR-15

Locks, hinges & hood latch

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

L

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Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors & adjuster

I

I

I

I

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

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

I

BR-7
PB-2

CL-6

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

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Mainte-

nance op-

eration

Maintenance interval

Refer-

ence page

A

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Air  cleaner  filter

Replace

More  frequently

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A

B

C

D

.

.

.

.

.

Engine oil     

Replace

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

MA-15

A

B

C

D

.

.

.

.

.

Engine oil filter 

Replace

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

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.

.

.

.

.

F

.

.

.

Brake  fluid

Replace

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

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.

.

.

.

.

.

G

H

.

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, & front drive shafts

Inspect

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

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MA-25
MA-26

A

.

C

.

.

.

G

H

I

Brake pads, rotors & other brake 
components

Inspect

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

MA-23

BR-13
BR-13

A

.

C

.

.

.

G

H

I

Brake linings, drums & other brake 
components

Inspect

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

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BR-15
BR-15

.

.

.

.

.

.

G

.

.

Locks,  hinges  &  hood  latch

Lubricate

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

MA-27

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.

*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine
cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.

Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by
the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.

*3: If Genuine NISSAN gear oil is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a temporary replacement. However,
use Genuine NISSAN gear oil as soon as it is available.

SAE Viscosity Number

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GASOLINE ENGINE

• 0W-20 is preferable.

If 0W-20 is not available, select the viscosity, from the chart, that is
suitable for outside temperature range.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Liter

Imp measure

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter change

3.0

3-1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil*

1

API SL*

1

ILSAC grade GF-3

Without oil filter change

2.8

3 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

3.5

3-6/8 qt

Cooling system (with reservoir)

With EGR 
control valve

5.7

6 qt

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its 

quality*

2

Without EGR 
control valve

5.5

5-6/8 qt

Reservoir tank

0.7

5/8 qt

Manual transaxle fluid (MTF)

2.6

4-5/8 pt

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) 

HQ Multi 75W-85 or equivalent*

3

Brake and clutch fluid

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Brake Fluid, or equivalent DOT 3 
(US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

JPPIA0010GB

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality engine
coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion
and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system
additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only a Gen-

uine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality with
the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown in the fig-
ure. 

The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system. 
• When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant hydrometer, use the chart below to correct

your hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.

Mixed coolant specific gravity

Unit: 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.

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Engine coolant mixture 

ratio

Coolant temperature 

°

C (

°

F)

15 (59)

25 (77)

35 (95)

45 (113)

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