NISSAN ARMADA 2018 Owner´s Manual

9-10Maintenance and schedules
sion warranty or manufacturer recall
liability. Other maintenance items and
intervals are required.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables II II I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II I I I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (1)
Differential gear oil See NOTE (2)II II I I
Transfer fluid See NOTE (2)II II I I
Steering gear and linkage,
axle and suspension parts$ II I
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (4WD models)$ II I I I I
Propeller shaft grease (4WD
models) LL L L L L
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R R
Intelligent Key battery RR R R
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9-12Maintenance and schedules
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months, which-
ever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines & cables II II I I
Brake pads & rotors$ II II I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission fluid See NOTE (1)
Differential gear oil See NOTE (2)II II I I
Transfer fluid See NOTE (2)II II I I
Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts$ II I
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (4WD models)$ II II I I
Propeller shaft grease (4WD
models) LL LL L L
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Exhaust system$ III
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “$” should be
performed more frequently according
to “Maintenance under severe driving
conditions” (P.9-13). (1) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(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) or24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “Gen-
eral maintenance” (P.9-2).

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly oper-
ated under severe driving conditions as
shown below, more frequent mainte-
nance must be performed on the follow-
ing 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 tempera-
tures 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, or using a camper or
car-top carrier
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.Maintenance item Maintenance opera- tionMaintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12
months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (4WD models) Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS

9-14Maintenance and schedules
5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or 12 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 18 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 24 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 36 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or 42 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 48 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 54 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG

50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 60 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:55,000 Miles (88,000 km) or 66 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 72 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 78 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 70,000 Miles (112,000 km) or 84 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 90 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles (128,000 km) or 96 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 85,000 Miles (136,000 km) or 102 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 108 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
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95,000 Miles (152,000 km) or 114 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 120 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 126 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles (176,000 km) or 132 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp: 115,000 Miles (184,000 km) or 138 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 144 Months
Dealer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer
Stamp:

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants .................................... 10-2Fuel information .................................................................. 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...................................... 10-7
Specifications ........................................................................\
........ 10-8 Engine ........................................................................\
.................. 10-8
Wheels and tires .................................................................. 10-9
Dimensions ........................................................................\
.. 10-10
When traveling or registering in
another country ..................................................................... 10-11
Vehicle identification .......................................................... 10-11 Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) plate ........................................................................\
...... 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ............................................................. 10-11
Engine serial number ................................................... 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 10-12
Emission control information label .................. 10-12
Tire and loading information label ................... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-13
Installing front license plate ......................................... 10-13 Vehicle loading information ......................................... 10-14
Terms ........................................................................\
............. 10-14
Vehicle load capacity ................................................ 10-15
Securing the load ......................................................... 10-16
Loading tips ...................................................................... 10-17
Measurement of weights ....................................... 10-17
Towing a trailer ...................................................................... 10-18 Maximum load limits ................................................. 10-18
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) .............. 10-20
Towing load/specification ..................................... 10-22
Towing safety ................................................................ 10-23
Flat towing ........................................................................\
. 10-30
Uniform tire quality grading ........................................ 10-31 Treadwear ........................................................................\
.. 10-31
Traction AA, A, B and C ........................................... 10-31
Temperature A, B and C ......................................... 10-31
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-32
Reporting safety defects ................................................ 10-32
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ........................................................................\
............... 10-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......................................... 10-34
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ................................................................. 10-35

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal ÂSee “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil*1 With oil filter change 6.5 L6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qtÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” is recommended.
 If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil
that matches the above grade and viscosity. For additional
information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-
6).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional informa-
tion, see “Changing engine
oil and filter” (P.8-6).
Without oil filter change
6.2 L6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Engine coolant with reservoir 16.3 L17-1/4 qt 14-3/8 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
 NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF ONLY in
NISSAN automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S
ATF may damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused
by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered
under the NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer fluid —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer
 Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid
may damage the transfer. Damage caused by use of other fluids
is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
Front differential gear oil —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear differential gear oil —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic
75W-90 or equivalent
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section. Â
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
 DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid ÂGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2 or equivalent
DOT 3
*2: Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer.
Suspension fluid —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid
 Using Hydraulic Suspension fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
Hydraulic Suspension fluid will damage the Hydraulic Suspension,
which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
It is recommended that you see a NISSAN dealer for recom-
mended hydraulic suspension fluid.
Multi-purpose grease —— —ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — ÂHFC-134a (R-134a)
 For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-11) for
air conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants —— —ÂNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid —— —ÂGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze or equivalent
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