service interval NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)

The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.

Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance .
Engine andEmission ControlService

•

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary. R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comestirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace.
A
=
Adjust, C
=
Clean.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
10 20 3040
506070
80
Reference page
(6) (12) (18)
(24)(30)(36)(42)(48)
6 12 18
24
3036
42 48
Underhood andunder vehicle GA
SR
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance (GA15DE
&
GA16DE engines) SeeNOTE (1)
EM41
-

Drive belts
II
MA 17
24
Engine anti-Ireeze coolant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC) RRMA 1929
Engine coolant (Softwater) RRR
R

R R

R
RMA
1929
Cooling system
I
I

I
I
MA 2131
Fuel lines
I
I
MA
22
32
Air cleaner filter(Drypaper type)*
CC
C RC CC RMA 23

-

Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)* R
RMA
2333
Engine oil(Use APISE,SF.SGorSH oil)*
R

RRRR R
RR
MA 24
33
Engine oilfilter* R
R R
R
R RRRMA
2433
Fuel filter* R
RMA
22
32
Spark plugs(except Platinum-tipped type) R
RMA
25

-

Spark plugs(platinum-tipped type) Replaceevery100,000 km(60.000 miles). MA

-
34
Ignition wires
I

I
MA
2635
PCV filter* R
RMA
26

-

Vapor lines
I

I
MA
26
36
(Heated) OxygenSensor
I

I

MA 2737
NOTE: (1)
If
valve noiseincreases, checkvalveclearance.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driv-
ing conditions".

MA-7

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence

months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48

Underhood andunder vehicle

Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)

""
I'

"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*

"
I'
I' I'

MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4

Outside andInside

Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11

NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models

MA-8

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.
Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance.
Engine Oil
&
Minor Service
GASOLINE ENGINE

Abbreviation: R
=
Replace.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
15 30 45
60 75
90105
120
Reference
(9) (18) (27) (36)(45)(54) (63)(72) page
12 24 3648 6072 84
96
Underhood andunder vehicle
Engine
011
(API SGorSH
011)*

Engine oilfiller*
DIESEL ENGINE
R

R R

R R

R
R

R
R

R
R
R
R

R
R

R
MA-24
MA-24

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace, IInspect
andcorrect orreplace asnecessary

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or kmx1,000 10
20 30
40
5060 70
80
Reference
months, whichever comesfirst.
(30)(36) page
(Miles x1,000) (6)(12) (18) (24)
(42)
(48)
Months 612
1824
3036 42
48
Underhood andunder vehicle
Engine oil(Use APiCDoil)* R
RRR
RR R
R MA-41
Engine oilfilter* R
RRR RR RR MA-41
Drive belts MA-38
Idle speed MA-44
NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-10

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Engine andEmission ControlService

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary,
R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

60 90

(36) (54)

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace,

30
(18)
12 24

36120

(72) 48
Reference
page

•

Underhood andunder vehicle
GA
CD
Engine anti-freeze cootant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC)
SeeNOTE (1)
RMA-19
MA-38
Cooling system

I
I

I
I
MA-21 MA-40
Fuel lines
I
I
MA-22
MA-40
Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)*
RRMA-23 MA-41
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance
SeeNOTE (2) EM-41

-

w
Drive
belts
SeeNOTE (3) I

I
I
MA-17,18

-

z

Ci
Fuel
filter* RMA-22

-

z
w
Spark plugs
SeeNOTE (4)
RR
RRMA-25

-

w
z
Ignition wires'
IMA-26

:::;
-

0

(fJ
PCVfilter* RRMA-26

-

<{

Cl
Vapor lines(Hoses, connections, etc.)
SeeNOTE (5) IIMA-26

-

(Heated) oxygensensor'
I
IMA-27

-

Fuel filter
RR

-
MA-41

--,w
wz
Nozzles SeeNOTE (6)

-
MA-43

(fJ-

wCl
-z
EM-120,

Ow

Timing beltsforcamshalt andinjection pump Replaceevery90,000 km(54,000 miles)

-

124
'. Except forSwedish models

NOTE: (1)Replace atthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles)or60 months, thenevery 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, which-
ever comes first.
(2)
If
valve noise Increases, checkvalveclearance.
(3) After 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, inspectevery30,000 km(18,000 miles)or12 months, whichever comes
first.
(4) For Swedish models,performalmileage intervalonly.
(5) For Swedish models,inspectalthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles),andthen every 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24
months, whichever comesfirst.
(6)
If
engine powerdecreases, blacksmoke isemitted orengine noiseincreases, checkand,ifnecessary, adjustthe
fuel injection nozzle'sstartingpressure andthefuel spray pattern.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-11

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*

OutsideandInside

Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page

(72)

48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11

90
(54)
36

R

60

See NOTE (1)

(36)
24
30
(18)

12

km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months

Underhood andunder vehicle

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake

&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*

CHASSIS
ANDBODY

Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion

NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12