engine oil NISSAN FRONTIER 2006 D22 / 1.G Service And Maintenance Guide

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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
The following descriptions are provided
to give you a better understanding of
the scheduled maintenance items that
should be regularly checked or
replaced. The maintenance log
indicates at which mileage/time
intervals each item requires service.
In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Nissan requires that some items
be checked during normal day-to-day
operation. You can find these items
listed under “General Maintenance” in
Chapter 8 of your Owner’s Manual.
Items marked with “*”are recommended
by Nissan for reliable vehicle operation.
You are not required to perform
maintenance on these items in order to
maintain the warranties which come
with your Nissan. Other maintenance
items and intervals are required.When applicable, additional information
can be found in the
“Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section in Chapter 8 of
your Owner’s Manual.
For recommended fuel, lubricants,
fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Emission Control System
Maintenance:
Drive Belts*
Check engine drive belts for wear,
fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive
belts.
Engine Air Filter
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine Coolant*
Drain and flush the cooling system at
the specified interval.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recommend-
ed oil grade and viscosity refer to
Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance*
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control
Vapor Lines*
Check vapor lines and connections
for leaks or looseness. Tighten
connections or replace parts as
necessary.
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Transmission Fluid/Oil, Differential
Oil, Transfer Case Oil
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at
specified intervals. If towing a trailer,
using a camper or car–top carrier, or
driving on rough or muddy roads, replace
the fluid/oil every 30,000 miles or 24
months (60,000 miles or 48 months for
Murano CVT fluid) .
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Off-Road Maintenance
Check the following items frequently
whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water:
●Brake pads and rotors
●Brake linings and drums
●Brake lines and hoses
●Differential, transmission and
transfer case oil
●Steering linkage
●Propeller shaft(s) and front drive shafts
●Engine air filter
●Clutch housing drain (4WD only)
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter (Titan FFV only.)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
1
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
13
❏Replace engine oil and filter
3,750 MILES OR 3 MONTHS
1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
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Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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Genuine Nissan Oil Filters
Genuine Nissan Oil Filters are designed specifically
for your vehicle.
Genuine Nissan Oil Filters have an anti-drainback
valve that keeps oil in the filter when the engine
is not running. This prevents harmful engine
wear on start-up.
GENUINE NISSAN PARTS YOU CAN RELY ON
1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
2All front wheel drive, 4WD, AWD models.
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCESCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Road test vehicle
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Battery fluid level/terminals
__ Brake fluid level
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Charging/Starting system
__ Clutch fluid
__ Coolant level/top-off
__ Differential oil
1
__ Drive shaft boots 2
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine drive belts
__ Exhaust system__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Horn operation
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Radiator hoses
__ Shock absorbers/struts
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Drive shaft boots
2
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
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7,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCEPREMIUM MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter (Titan FFV only.)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
11,250 MILES OR 9 MONTHS
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
1
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
❏Replace engine oil and filter
1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
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Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCESCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Lubricate all locks/hinges
❏Replace engine air filter
❏Replace in-cabin microfilter
1
❏Replace wiper blades
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Air conditioning system
__ All lights
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake lines & cables
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Cruise control vacuum hoses
__ Differential oil
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__ Drive shaft boots3
__ Engine drive belts
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake lines & cables
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Cruise control vacuum hoses
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Differential oil2
__ Drive shaft boots3
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Replace in-cabin microfilter1
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Brake lines & cables
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Cruise control vacuum hoses
__ Differential oil2
__ Drive shaft boots3
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
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15,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter (Titan FFV only.)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
1
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
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❏Replace engine oil and filter
18,750 MILES OR 15 MONTHS
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1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.2All front wheel drive, 4WD, AWD models.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Mileage: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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PREMIUM MAINTENANCESCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Road test vehicle
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Automatic transmission/CVT fluid
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Battery fluid level/terminals
__ Brake fluid level
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Charging/Starting system
__ Clutch fluid
__ Coolant level/top-off
__ Differential oil
1
__ Drive shaft boots2
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine drive belts
__ Exhaust system__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Horn operation
__ Manual transmission oil
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Radiator hoses
__ Shock absorbers/struts
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
__ Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
❏Inspect the following:
__ Axle & suspension parts
__ Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings
__ Drive shaft boots
2
__ Exhaust system
__ Front suspension ball joints
__ Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD)
__ Steering gear and linkage
__ Steering linkage ball joints
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Rotate tires (except 350Z)
SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
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22,500 MILES OR 18 MONTHS
Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Mileage: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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SCHEDULE 2 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter (Titan FFV only.)
All other models: Next scheduled maintenance at
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
PREMIUM MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
❏Inspect the following:
__ All lights
__ Brake fluid level
__ Clutch fluid
__ Differential oil
1
__ Engine air filter
__ Engine coolant level/top-off
__ Engine drive belts
__ Power steering fluid/top-off
__ Radiator hoses
__ Tires/adjust air pressure
__ Transmission fluid/oil
__ Washer fluid level/top-off
__ Wiper blades
SCHEDULE 1 MAINTENANCE
❏Replace engine oil and filter
26,250 MILES OR 21 MONTHS
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1350Z, Armada, Frontier, Murano AWD, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra.
Dealer Verified Service Stamp
Dealer name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle.
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