Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 996

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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NOTE:
• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 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 the FL section.
• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles

(120,000 km) or 60 months. 

• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50%

demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory fill coolant.

• (6) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, 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.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

Drive belt

NOTE (1)

I*

I*

I*

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 (QR)

MA-31

 (VQ)

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

R

MA-25

 (QR)

MA-36

 (VQ)

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-30

 (QR)

MA-40

 (VQ)

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-25

 (QR)

MA-35

 (VQ)

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

—

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

MA-22

 (QR)

MA-31

 (VQ)

Engine  oil

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R

R

R

MA-26

 (QR)

MA-36

 (VQ)

Engine  oil  filter

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-27

 (QR)

MA-37

 (VQ)

Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped type for 
QR engine and iridium-tipped type for 
VQ engine)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

MA-28

 (QR)

MA-39

 (VQ)

Intake and exhaust valve clearance* 

NOTE (6)

EM-23

 (QR)

EM-138

 (VQ)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

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Brake lines & cables

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Brake pads & rotors

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Brake fluid

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Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

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Manual transmission gear oil, trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

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NOTE:

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

tions”.

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots 
(AWD models)

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Brake  lines  &  cables

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

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Brake fluid

R

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Automatic  transmission  fluid

NOTE  (1)

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Manual transmission gear oil, trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE  (2)

I

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

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Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots 
(AWD models)

I

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

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

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

Brake lines & cables

I

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I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

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MA-54

Brake fluid

R

R

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Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

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MA-42

Manual transmission gear oil, transfer 
fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE  (2)

I

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MA-45
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MA-47

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

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MA-55
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Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

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Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots 
(AWD models)

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MA-47

Exhaust system

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MA-42

In-cabin microfilter

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MA-41

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• (1) If towing a trailer, using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles

(48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause
deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

• (2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every

20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

• (3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

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

• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.

• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect 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 atmo-
spheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or
more frequent maintenance 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

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

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

MA-53

Brake pads & rotors

Inspect

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

MA-54

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts

Inspect

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

MA-55
MA-57

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models)

Inspect

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

MA-47

Exhaust system

Inspect

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

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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

km x 1,000

(Miles x 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

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20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

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Engine compartment and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

NOTE (1)

EM-247

Drive belts

NOTE (2)

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MA-31

Engine oil (Use recommended oil)

R

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R

R

R

MA-37

Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN engine oil filter or 
equivalent) 

R

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R

R

R

R

MA-37

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

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NOTE:

 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 belts 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 aluminum 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) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section. 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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

 : Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-

ditions”.

Cooling system

I

I

MA-31

Fuel lines and EVAP vapor lines

I

I

MA-35

Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

R

R

MA-36

Fuel filter

NOTE (4)

—

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

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

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

ence 
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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

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  &  cable

I

I

I

I

MA-54

Brake  fluid  (For  level  &  leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-53

Brake fluid 

R

R

MA-53

Automatic transmission fluid (For level & 
leaks)

I

I

I

I

BR-11

Power steering fluid & lines (For level & 
leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-55

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-42

Transfer  gear  fluid  (For  level  &leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-46

Differential gear oil (For level & leaks) 

I

I

I

I

MA-49

, 

MA-50

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts 

I

I

MA-55
MA-47

Propeller shaft and drive shafts 

I

I

I

I

—

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & 
balance wheels)

I

I

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I

MA-53

MA-51

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Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings 

I

I

I

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MA-54

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

I

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PB-4

,

Air conditioner filter 

R

R

R

R

MA-41