Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 203

CO-8

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

ENGINE COOLANT

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE COOLANT

Inspection

INFOID:0000000011279699

LEVEL 

• Check that the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the

“MIN” to “MAX” when the engine is cool.

• Adjust the engine coolant level if necessary.

CAUTION:

Refill Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or

equivalent in its quality mixed with water (distilled or deminer-

alized). Refer to 

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

• To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system using suit-

able tools (A/B).

WARNING:

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Seri-

ous burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant

escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap.

Slowly push down and turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up

pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it

down and turning it all the way.

CAUTION:

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.

• Do not spill engine coolant on drivebelt.

• Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.

NOTE:

• If engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant. Refer to 

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

Draining

INFOID:0000000011279700

WARNING:

Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine

coolant escaping the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quar-

ter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down and turning

it all the way.
1. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then

remove radiator cap. 

CAUTION:

• Do not allow engine coolant to contact the drive belt.

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.

(A)

: MAX

(B)

: MIN

JPBIA0102ZZ

Testing pressure

: Refer to 

CO-25, "Radiator"

.

PBIC5121J

(A)

: Radiator drain plug hole

: Vehicle front

JPBIA0892ZZ

ENGINE COOLANT

CO-9

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

CO

N

P

O

2. Follow this step for heater core removal/replacement only. Disconnect the upper heater hose at the

engine side and apply moderate air pressure [103.46 kPa (1.055 kg/cm

2

, 15 psi) maximum air pressure]

into the hose for 30 seconds to blow the excess engine coolant out of the heater core.

3. When draining all of the engine coolant in the system, remove the reservoir tank and drain the engine

coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installation.

CAUTION:

• Do not allow the engine coolant to contact the drive belt.

• Perform this step when engine is cold.

4. When draining all of the engine coolant in the system for engine

removal or repair, remove the engine coolant drain plugs (A/B)

from the cylinder block.

5. Check the drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.

If the engine coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to 

CO-11, "Flushing"

.

Refilling

INFOID:0000000011279701

CAUTION:

• Do not put additive such as waterleak preventive, since it may cause cooling waterway clogging.

• When refilling use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality

mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to 

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylin-

der block drain plug, if removed for a total system drain or for

engine removal or repair.

• The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and

water.

• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain

plug. 

• Use recommended coolant or equivalent. 

Refer to 

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with

the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.

AWBIA1957ZZ

AWBIA1957ZZ

Radiator drain plug

: Refer to 

CO-13, "Exploded View"

.

Cylinder block drain plug (A)

: 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)

Cylinder block drain plug (B)

: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)

CO-10

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

ENGINE COOLANT

4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the

radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly

with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap

adapter.

5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is

placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed

position. 

• Use recommended coolant or equivalent. 

Refer to 

MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

CAUTION:

Do not use any cooling system additives such as radiator

sealer. Additives may clog the cooling system and cause

damage to the engine, transmission and/or cooling system.

6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must

be within specification. 

CAUTION:

The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air dryer.

7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open

the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is

full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.

8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches

of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude

locations, use the vacuum specifications based on the altitude

above sea level.

9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds

to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the

system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks. 

10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then

open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling

system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.

CAUTION:

Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into

the cooling system. 

11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening.
12. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to

warm up the cooling system and top up the system as necessary.

Tool number

: KV991J0070 (J-45695-A)

Engine coolant capacity 
(with reservoir tank)

: Refer to 

CO-25, "Periodical 

Maintenance Specification"

.

Compressed air 
supply pressure

: 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm

2

, 

80 - 119 psi)

AWBIA2287ZZ

Altitude above sea level

Vacuum gauge reading

0 - 100 m (328 ft)

: 28 inches of vacuum

300 m (984 ft)

: 27 inches of vacuum

500 m (1,641 ft)

: 26 inches of vacuum

1,000 m (3,281 ft)

: 24 - 25 inches of vacuum

LLIA0057E

ENGINE COOLANT

CO-11

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

CO

N

P

O

Flushing

INFOID:0000000011279702

1. Install reservoir tank, if removed, and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to clean drain plug.

• Do not reuse O-ring.

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

EM-97, "Exploded

View"

.

2. Refill engine coolant. Refer to 

CO-9, "Refilling"

.

3. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water from the system. Refer to 

CO-8, "Draining"

.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

Radiator drain plug : Refer to 

CO-13, "Exploded View"

.