oil filter NISSAN TITAN 2016 2.G Owner's Guide

FUEL RECOMMENDATION:
Gas engine only
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
●Using a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
● Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to
run on E-15 or E-85 fuel. Using E-15 or
E-85 fuel in a vehicle not specifically
designed for E-15 or E-85 fuel can ad-
versely affect the emission control de-
vices and systems of the vehicle. Dam-
age caused by such fuel is not covered
by the NISSAN New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. ●
Do not use fuel that contains the octane
booster methylcyclopentadienyl man-
ganese tricarbonyl (MMT) . Using fuel
containing MMT may adversely affect
vehicle performance and vehicle emis-
sions. Not all fuel dispensers are la-
beled to indicate MMT content, so you
may have to consult your gasoline re-
tailer for more details. Note that Fed-
eral and California laws prohibit the use
of MMT in reformulated gasoline.
● U.S. government regulations require
ethanol dispensing pumps to be identi-
fied by a small, square, orange and
black label with the common abbrevia-
tion or the appropriate percentage for
that region.
For additional information, refer to “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
the “Owner’s Manual”.
Diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Fuel recom-
mendation” in the “Titan Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
Gas engine only ● Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
● Engine oil with API Certification Mark
● Viscosity SAE 0W-20
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
Diesel engine only
For additional information, refer to “Engine oil
recommendation” in the “Titan Diesel Owner’s
Manual”.
COLD TIRE PRESSURE:
For additional information, refer to “Tire and load-
ing information label” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual.
The label is typically located on the driver side
center pillar or on the driver’s door. For additional
information, refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
GAS STATION INFORMATION

Preventive maintenance is the easiest and least
expensive type of maintenance. Keep records of
regularly scheduled maintenance and follow the
maintenance schedule recommendations out-
lined in the “Titan Owner’s Manual”.
Use the correct fuel, lubricating oil, and coolant in
your engine. Blending engine oil with fuel is pro-
hibited for engines with an aftertreatment system.
For additional information refer to the “Capacities
and Specifications” section in this manual.
A NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle. When
you require any service or have any questions,
they will be glad to assist you with the extensive
resources available to them.
DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION
The operation of the diesel engine in your new
vehicle varies from the operation of traditional
gasoline engines found in other vehicles. Read-
ing this supplement will familiarize you and other
operators of the vehicle with the unique mainte-
nance and operating procedures that will prolong
the life of the diesel engine and related systems.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
●Warm up the engine before operating it un-
der load
● Do not operate the engine at idle for ex-
tended periods
● Prevent engine lugging by selecting the ap-
propriate transmission gear
● Monitor the vehicle oil pressure and tem-
perature gauges
● Check fluid levels frequently (Oil & Coolant)
● Vary the throttle position at highway speeds
when carrying weight or towing
NOTE:
Extended light or no load operation will
extend the time before the engine reaches
its full efficiency. If the engine is operated
in this manner, reduced fuel economy and
power may be observed.
The aforementioned procedure should be ob-
served for the first 6,000 miles. The engine run-in
is improved by operating the vehicle under load.
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM
The diesel engine fuel system is a pressurized
two-stage filtration system and consists of: ● A frame-mounted primary (stage 1) fuel filter
containing water/fuel separator, electric fuel
pump, and water in fuel drain valve
● An engine-mounted secondary (stage 2)
fuel filter
● A fuel injector for each cylinder (8 total)
● A high-pressure fuel pump
● A high-pressure fuel rail for each cylinder
bank (2 total)
● High-pressure fuel lines from the high-
pressure fuel pump to the right bank fuel rail,
right bank fuel rail to the left bank fuel rail,
and fuel rails to fuel injectors.
The stage 1 fuel filter separates water and filters
impurities from the fuel. The stage 2 fuel filter
filters finer impurities from the diesel fuel. The
stage 1 and stage 2 fuel filters should be
changed at the recommended service interval or
when indicated by the information display. For
additional information, refer to the “Titan Owner’s
Manual”.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-2Introduction

The water/fuel separator should be drained when
indicated by illumination of the water in fuel warn-
ing light.
Proper fuel filter maintenance and prompt water
draining when the water in the fuel filter warning
light illuminates is essential to prevent damage to
fuel injection system components. Ignoring the
water in fuel warning light can cause your vehicle
to go into a reduced power mode.
ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The diesel engine in this vehicle is equipped with
electronically controlled fuel and emission sys-
tems. Both systems monitor engine temperatures
and pressures, and then modify engine operation
accordingly. It is normal for the diesel engine to
operate under these modified conditions for
short durations of time. If the engine operates
under the modified conditions for extended peri-
ods of time, and the service engine soon light is
illuminated, have the system checked. It is recom-
mended you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service
as soon as possible.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
It is important to change the engine oil at the
recommended service intervals to maintain oil
viscosity. Extending the oil and filter change inter-
val beyond the recommended interval can nega-
tively affect engine performance, fuel economyand engine life. For additional information, refer to
the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
GLOW PLUGS
The diesel engine glow plug system consists of:
● Eight Glow Plugs (one per cylinder)
● Glow Plug Control Module- Uses input from
the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
The glow plugs are energized momentarily when
the ignition is first turned on. The length of time
that the glow plugs are energized varies depend-
ing on engine and environmental conditions. The
required time for the glow plugs to be energized
decreases as coolant temperature increases. For
additional information, refer to the “Starting and
stopping the engine” section of this manual.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a diesel particulate
filter in the exhaust system. The diesel particulate
filter reduces carbon emissions by trapping ex-
haust particulates (soot) before they reach the
tailpipe. You must properly maintain your diesel
particulate filter in order for it to function properly.
Regeneration of the diesel particulate filter oc-
curs automatically during operation above 5 mph
(8 km/h) and requires no actions from the driver.
If you do a lot of idling or stop and go driving, pay attention to maintenance messages that alert you
when you need to drive to activate the automatic
regeneration process. For additional information,
refer to the ”Automatic Regeneration” in the “Do-
it-yourself” section of this manual.
SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION
SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with a selective catalytic
reduction system designed to reduce emission
levels of nitrogen oxides from the exhaust of your
diesel engine. This system relies on the use of
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that you must replen-
ish at certain intervals. Failure to maintain proper
DEF levels or if the DEF becomes contaminated
will result in vehicle speed limitation to 5 mph. For
additional information, refer to the ”Meters and
gauges” and “Capacities and Specifications”
sections of this manual.
Introduction1-3

10. Exhaust Filter Overloaded: See Owner’sManual For Drive Pattern
11. Exhaust Filter Regeneration Started
12. Exhaust Filter Overloaded Engine Power Reduced: See Owner’s Manual
13. Exhaust Filter Overloaded Immediate Ser- vice Required
14. Engine Warming Keep Foot on Brake
15. Engine Shutdown: Stop Safely
16. Engine Power Reduced
17. Service Air Filter
18. Engine Oil Service Due XX
DEF Low XX% Refill Soon
This message appears when the DEF becomes
low. It is recommended that the DEF be topped
off. For additional information, refer to “Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and refuel-
ing” section of this manual.
DEF Low XX% Limited Engine Power
Soon
This message appears as the DEF becomes low.
Engine power will be limited soon. It is recom-
mended that the DEF be topped off. For addi- tional information, refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF)” in the “Fueling and refueling” section of
this manual.
DEF Low Limit Engine Power In XX Miles
This message appears when the DEF becomes
low. Engine power will be limited in the approxi-
mate distance shown. It is recommended that the
DEF be topped off. For additional information,
refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fuel-
ing and refueling” section of this manual.
DEF Empty 5mph Limit Soon: See Owners
Manual
This message appears when the DEF becomes
empty. It is recommended that the DEF be refilled
as soon as possible. The following conditions will
limit the vehicle speed when then message is
shown:
● Engine shutdown and restart
● Engine is idled for approximately 1 hour
● Control module detects a fuel level increase
For additional information, refer to “Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and
refueling” section of this manual. DEF Empty Refill DEF: See Owner’s
Manual.
This message appears when the DEF is empty
and the vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum
of 5 MPH. It is recommended that the DEF be
refilled as soon as possible. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in
the “Fueling and refueling” section of this manual.
DEF System Error: See Dealer
This message appears when the DEF system
encounters an error. It is recommended that you
have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer or
other qualified technician . For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)” in the
“Fueling and refueling” section of this manual.
DEF System Error 5MPH Speed limit XXX
Miles
This message appears when the DEF system
encounters an error. The vehicle speed will be
reduced in the approximate distance shown. For
additional information, refer to “Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF)” in the “Fueling and refueling” section
of this manual.
Instrument Panel2-5

Engine Shutdown: Stop Safely
This message appears 30 seconds before the
vehicle is shutdown due to an above normal
operating exhaust temperature. The Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) and Malfunction Warning
Light (red) will illuminate. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer or other qualified tech-
nician immediately.
Engine Power Reduced
This message appears when the engine is not
operating under normal conditions. For additional
information, refer to “Engine Protection Mode” in
the “Introduction” section of this manual.
Service Air Filter
This warning appears when the air filter needs to
serviced. For additional information, refer to “Air
cleaner” in the ”Maintenance” section of the Titan
Diesel Owner’s Manual”.
Engine Oil Service due XX
This message is a count down of mileage until the
next engine oil service is due. Mileage until next
required engine oil service will be displayed by
the vehicle information display and will decrease
at a higher rate as vehicle operation severity (high
duty cycle) increases.
Instrument Panel2-7

6 Do-it-yourself
Engine compartment check locations................6-2
Engine cooling system .............................6-3
Checking engine coolant level ...................6-4
Changing engine coolant ........................6-4
Engine oil .........................................6-5
Checking engine oil level ........................6-5
Changing engine oil ............................6-6
Changing engine oil filter ........................6-8
Fuel filter (CUMMINS 5.0L) .........................6-9
Fuel filter replacement (stage 1) ..................6-9
Removal ...................................... 6-11
Inspection .................................... 6-12Installation
.................................... 6-12
Fuel filter replacement (stage 2) .................6-13
Removal ...................................... 6-14
Inspection .................................... 6-14
Installation .................................... 6-15
Draining water ................................ 6-16
Fuel system priming ............................ 6-16
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) ......................6-17
Automatic regeneration ........................ 6-18
Drive belt ........................................ 6-18
Air cleaner ....................................... 6-19

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse box
3. Fuse/Fusible link box
4. Engine coolant reservoir
5. Fuel filter (Stage 2)
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Brake fluid reservoir
8. Air cleaner
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Radiator cap
12. Engine oil dipstick
13. Drive belt location
14. Fuse/Fusible link box
15. Battery
Cummins 5.0L
LDI2870
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
6-2Do-it-yourself

CAUTION
Your vehicle may require more frequent
maintenance if it operates on biodiesel
blends between 6% and 10% (B6 and B10) .
To avoid damage to your vehicle, the oil,
oil filter, and fuel filter will need to be
replaced after a shorter time interval than
if your vehicle was operating on pure
petroleum-based diesel. For additional in-
formation, refer to the “Maintenance” sec-
tion in the “Titan Owner’s Manual.”
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that is added for manufacturing quality pro-
cesses. The dye makes the oil appear to be
red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4–5 oil changes.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine.
Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way.
LDI2872
ENGINE OIL
Do-it-yourself6-5

NOTE:
The factory fill oil may include a red dye
that is added for manufacturing quality pro-
cesses. The dye makes the oil appear to be
red. This is normal. The red dye will be
flushed from the engine after approxi-
mately 4–5 oil changes.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
Remove and replace the engine oil filter at
this time. For additional information, refer to
“Changing engine oil filter” in this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Do not
use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual. The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
Do-it-yourself6-7

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and applythe parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Remove bolts
Aand skid plate. 4. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
B.
5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with a clean rag.
Skid plate (Type A) (if so equipped)
LDI2876
Skid plate (Type B) (if so equipped)
LDI2875LDI2877
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