overheating NISSAN ALMERA 2001 User Guide

9 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
1. Perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-665.
©INSPECTION END
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNJEC0667
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Condition Reference page
OFF 1+Blocked radiator
+Blocked radiator grille
+Blocked bumper+Visual No blocking Ð
2+Coolant mixture+Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-16, ªRECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
3+Coolant level+Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neckSee LC-18, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
4+Radiator cap+Pressure tester 78 - 98 kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0
kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)See LC-38, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
25+Coolant leaks+Visual No leaks See LC-38, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
26+Thermostat+Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be
hotSee LC-41, ªThermostatº
and ªRadiatorº.
ON*
17+Cooling fan+CONSULT-II Operating See Trouble Diagnosis
for DTC P1217, EC-730.
OFF 8+Combustion gas leak+Color checker chemi-
cal tester 4 Gas ana-
lyzerNegative Ð
ON*
39+Coolant temperature
gauge+Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when drivingÐ
+Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank+Visual No overflow during driv-
ing and idlingSee LC-44, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
OFF*
410+Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor+Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee LC-45, ªREFILLING
ENGINE COOLANTº.
OFF 11+Cylinder head+Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-122, ªInspec-
tionº.
12+Cylinder block and
pistons+Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-144, ªInspec-
tionº.
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to LC-47, ªOVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº.
DTC P1217 OVER HEATYD
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-756

ENGINE LUBRICATION &
COOLING SYSTEMS
SECTION
LC
CONTENTS
QG
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM..................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE............3
Preparation ..................................................................3
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS........................................3
Lubrication Circuit ........................................................4
Oil Pressure Check......................................................5
Oil Pump ......................................................................5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................5
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY................................6
INSPECTION.............................................................7
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION............................8
Changing Engine Oil....................................................8
Changing Oil Filter .......................................................9
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................10
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................10
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................10
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................10
OIL CAPACITY........................................................10
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................ 11
Precautions ................................................................ 11
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE.......... 11
Preparation ................................................................ 11
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS...................................... 11
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................12
System Check............................................................12
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................12
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................13
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................13
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............13
Water Pump ...............................................................14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................14
INSPECTION...........................................................14
Thermostat .................................................................15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................15
INSPECTION...........................................................16
Radiator .....................................................................16
COMPONENTS.......................................................16
Cooling Fan ...............................................................17
COMPONENTS.......................................................17
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................18
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................18
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................18
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................19
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................20
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................21
PREPARATION.......................................................21
DISASSEMBLY........................................................21
ASSEMBLY.............................................................22
INSPECTION...........................................................23
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................24
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................25
THERMOSTAT........................................................25
RADIATOR..............................................................25
COOLANT CAPACITY..............................................25
YD
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................................26
Precautions ................................................................26
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........26
Preparation ................................................................26
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................26
Lubrication Circuit ......................................................27
Oil Pressure Check....................................................28
Oil Pump ....................................................................28
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................28
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..............................29
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................29
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................30
Changing Engine Oil..................................................31
Oil Filter Bracket ........................................................32
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................32
Changing Oil Filter .....................................................32
REMOVAL...............................................................33
INSTALLATION........................................................33
Oil Cooler ...................................................................34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................34
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................35
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................35

REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................35
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................35
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY...........................................35
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................36
Precautions ................................................................36
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........36
Preparation ................................................................36
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................36
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................37
System Check............................................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................38
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................38
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............39
Water Pump ...............................................................39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................39
REMOVAL...............................................................40
INSPECTION...........................................................40
INSTALLATION........................................................40
Thermostat .................................................................41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................41
INSPECTION...........................................................42
Radiator .....................................................................42
COMPONENTS.......................................................42
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................43
Cooling Fan ...............................................................43
COMPONENTS.......................................................43
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................43
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................44
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................44
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................45
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................46
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................47
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................47
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................48
THERMOSTAT........................................................48
RADIATOR..............................................................48
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY................................48
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
LC-2

SLC934
2. Check for leakage.
Overheating Cause AnalysisNJLC0028
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Ð Thermostat stuck closed Ð
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
ÐÐ High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud Ð Ð Ð
Improper coolant mixture
ratioÐÐÐ
Poor coolant quality Ð Ð Ð
Insufficient coolantCoolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Radiator (Aluminum type) (Cont'd)
LC-24

Symptom Check items
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
functionÐ Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
Ð Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper Ð
Ð Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator Ð
Blocked condenser
Ð
Installed large fog lamp
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
THERMOSTATNJLC0029
Valve opening temperature ÉC (ÉF) 82 (180)
Valve lift mm/ÉC (in/ÉF)More than 8/95 (0.31/203)
RADIATORNJLC0030Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cap reliefpressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 - 98 (0.59 - 0.98, 0.6 - 1.0,9-14)
Leakage test pressure157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
COOLANT CAPACITYNJLC0038Unit:!(Imp qt)
M/T*6.7 (5-7/8)
A/T*Sedan 6.6 (5-7/8)
Hatchback 6.7 (5-7/8)
Reservoir tank0.7 (5/8)
*: With reservoir tank
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Overheating Cause Analysis (Cont'd)
LC-25

Radiator (Aluminum type)=NJLC0082Refer to LC-21, ªRadiator (Aluminum type)º.
Overheating Cause AnalysisNJLC0070
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Ð Thermostat stuck closed Ð
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
ÐÐ High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud Ð Ð Ð
Improper coolant mixture
ratioÐÐÐ
Poor coolant quality Ð Ð Ð
Insufficient coolantCoolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, dete-
rioration or improper fit-
ting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deteriora-
tion
Cylinder head gasket
deterioration
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMYD
Radiator (Aluminum type)
LC-47

Symptom Check items
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
functionÐ Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under
no load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
Ð Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper Ð
Ð Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator Ð
Blocked condenser
Ð
Installed large fog lamp
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
THERMOSTATNJLC0071
Valve opening temperature Above 80.5 - 83.5ÉC (177 - 182ÉF)
Valve liftMore than 9.0 mm/95ÉC (0.354 in/203ÉF)
RADIATORNJLC0073Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 - 98 (0.59 - 0.98, 0.6 - 1.0,9-14)
Leakage test pressure157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITYNJLC0080Unit:!(Imp qt)
With reservoir tank8.7 (7-5/8)
Reservoir tank0.7 (5/8)
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMYD
Overheating Cause Analysis (Cont'd)
LC-48