Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 1000

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE)

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CAUTION:

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the "Refill oil capacity" val-

ues as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.

6. Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-

essary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine with oil.

OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to 

LU-10, "Changing Engine Oil"

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3. Remove the oil filter using Tool as shown.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil

may be hot.

CAUTION:

• Oil filter is equipped with a pressure relief valve.

• Use Genuine NISSAN Oil Filter or equivalent.

• When removing, position a shop cloth to absorb any

engine oil leaks or spills.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.

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

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter seal mating surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil filter seal circumference of the

new oil filter as shown.

Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to 

MA-17, "FOR USA AND CANADA : SAE 

Viscosity Number"

 (United States and Canada).

Oil capacity

: Refer to 

MA-16, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

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PBIC2823E

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

KBIA0303E

SMA010

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3. Screw on the oil filter manually until it touches the installation

surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to speci-

fication.

4. Refill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

LU-10, "Changing Engine Oil"

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5. Inspect the engine for oil leaks. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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6. Install the engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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2. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as required.

SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG : Exploded View

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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WARNING:

Be sure the engine and ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely.

CAUTION:

Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs. An incorrect socket can damage the

spark plugs.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-36

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Oil filter

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

SMA702C

1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

3.

Rocker cover

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2. Remove the spark plug using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock it.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

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

• Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between

change intervals.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock the spark plug.

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

EVAP VAPOR LINES

PBIC2996E

SMA773C

Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm

2

, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

SMA806CA

Make

NGK

Standard type *

PLZKAR6A-11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor Line

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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 and sticking.