Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 833

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

For Mexico

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance 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

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, 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. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24,000 mi8les) or 24
months. 

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

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)

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Exhaust system

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In-cabin  microfilter

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section

- Page

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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

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

Engine compartment and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

See NOTE 

(1)

 

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Drive belts

See NOTE 

(2)

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Engine oil (Use recommended oil)

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R

MA-39

Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN engine oil filter or 

equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-40

Engine coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or 
equivalent in its quality)

See NOTE 

(3)

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Cooling system

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Fuel lines and EVAP vapor lines

I

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Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

R

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Fuel filter

See NOTE 

(4)

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

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

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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

R = Replace,

L = Lubricate, T = Tighten

 Maintenance items with “

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

tions”.

(1) It is applicable, when the vehicle is in commercial use.

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 in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving 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)

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70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Brake and automatic transmission fluid 
(For level & leaks)

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MA-45

Brake fluid

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Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valve

I

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Power steering fluid & lines (For level & 
leaks)

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MA-58

Brake  &  exhaust  systems

I

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, 

MA-45

Transfer  gear  fluid  (For  level  &leaks)

I

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MA-49

Differential gear oil (For level & leaks)

I

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MA-52

, 

MA-53

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller shaft, and drive 

shafts

I

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MA-57
MA-50

Body mountings

See NOTE (1)

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Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & 
balance wheels)

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MA-56

MA-54

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Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-

nents

I

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MA-57

Locks, hinges and hood latch

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MA-60

Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors 
and adjustor

I

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

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Air conditioner filter

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Maintenance for off-road driving (4WD only)

Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water, more frequent maintenance may be required of the
following items.
• Brake pads and rotors
• Brake lines and hoses
• Differential gear oil, transfer fluid and automatic transmission fluid
• Steering linkage
• Propeller shafts and front drive shafts
• Air cleaner filter

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference 

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Air  cleaner  filter       

 

Viscous  paper  filter

Replace

More  frequently

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Engine  oil  and  engine  oil  filter       

Replace

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

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Brake  fluid

Replace

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

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Automatic transmission fluid

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000 
miles) or 24 months

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Differential gear oil

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000 
miles) or 24 months

MA-52
MA-53

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts & propeller shaft, & drive 
shafts

Inspect

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

MA-57

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MA-58

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Locks,  hinges  and  hood  latch

Inspect

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

MA-60

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Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents

Inspect

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

MA-57

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Air  conditioner  filter

Replace

More  frequently

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

For North America: Fluids and Lubricants

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QR25DE

*1: For further details, refer to 

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*2: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission
fluid other than NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN 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.

*3: DEXRON

TM

 VI type ATF may also be used.

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

*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.

*6: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.

*7: For further details, refer to 

GI-35, "Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) QR25DE and VQ40DE"

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VQ40DE

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80 

21-1/8 gal

17-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating 
of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *7

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter 
change

4.6 

4 7/8 qt

4 qt

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark 

*1

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

Without oil filter 
change

4.3 

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

5.0 

 5-1/4 qt

4-3/8 qt

Cooling system

With reservoir at 
MAX level

9.4 

10 qt

8-1/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze / 
Coolant or equivalent

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

10.3 

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2

Manual transmission fluid (MTF)           
(5 M/T)

2.89 

6-1/8 pt

5-1/8 pt

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission 
Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-
4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85

Rear final drive oil

C200

1.6 

3-3/8 pt

2-7/8 pt

Genuine NISSAN differential oil synthetic 
75W-90 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, 
Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *6

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0 

2-1/8 pt

1-3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3

Brake and clutch fluids

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty 
Brake Fluid or equivalent, DOT 3 *4

Brake grease

—

—

—

PBC (poly butyl cuprysil)

Brake pad plate grease

—

—

—

Molykote AS880N grease

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5 

1-1/4 gal

1 gal

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer 
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or 
equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.70 

±

 0.05 kg

1.54 

±

 0.11 lb

1.54 

±

 0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R-134a) *5

Air conditioning system oil

180 m

6.1 fl oz

6.3 fl oz

NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R or equiv-
alent *5