gas mileage NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
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CONTENTS
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR
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Engine and Emission Control Maintenance
(Gasoline engine) ........................................................4
Chassis and Body Maintenance ..................................5
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions ..........6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE).................7
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) ............................7
QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINES......................................7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE........................8
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) ............................9
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................10
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) ............ 11Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ..........................13
QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINES....................................13
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................14
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ..........................15
YD22DDT ENGINE..................................................15
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................16
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year) ............17
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS...........19
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................19
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................20
GASOLINE ENGINE.................................................20
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Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio....................................21
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NJMA0043
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
NJMA0043S01QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINESNJMA0043S0101Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
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Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)★RRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)★RRRRRRRRLC-9
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIEM-11
Cooling systemIIIIIIIILC-12
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L250)
or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I LC-17
Air cleaner filter★R R EM-14
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2) EM-42
Fuel and EVAP vapour linesIIIIFE-4/
EC-400
Spark plugsRRRR—
Fuel filter See NOTE (3) FE-8
Heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas
sensor)★See NOTE (4)GI-41,
EC-149
or
EC-506
NOTE:
(1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform “I” (Check-
ing the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at themiddle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(3) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
(4) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR
BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NJBR0139The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL N16 is as follows (The compo-
sition varies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (satellite) sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removalofSpiralCableandAir
Bag Module, see the RS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow or/and orange harness connec-
tor.
SBR686C
Precautions for Brake SystemNJBR0002Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 4”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder, disc brake
caliper and wheel cylinder, use clean brake fluid.
Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They
will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tube.
Always torque brake lines when installing.
Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or
replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings,
or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
Refer to “Brake Burnishing Procedure”, “ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE”, BR-7.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe
with a dust collector.
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PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
BR-3