maintenance schedule NISSAN ALTIMA 2016 L33 / 5.G Service And Maintenance Guide
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OWNER’S LITERATURE INFORMATION.................................2
INTRODUCTION
Nissan Maintenance ..............................................3
Why Nissan Service? ..............................................4
Nissan Commercial Vehicles ..........................................5
NISSAN MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SUPPORT
Extended Service Plans ............................................7
Genuine Nissan Collision Parts ........................................9
Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection ....................................16
Genuine Nissan Parts You Can Rely On ............................... 17,20,21
Nissan Services Designed With You in Mind ................................25
Your Nissan Dealer is Your Complete Source for Tires ...........................27
Nissan Express Services ...........................................35
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Determining the Proper Maintenance Interval ................................10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ................................11
Maintenance Schedule ............................................15
Optional Premium Maintenance Upgrade ..................................54
HEV Li-ion Battery Replacement Record ..................................56
Maintenance Log ...............................................58
Maintenance Log - Titan & Armada FFV & NV200 Taxi ...........................62TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Maintain Your InvestmentPreventative scheduled maintenance is an important investment to
optimize the performance, reliability, durability, safety and resale value of
your Nissan. Scheduling your vehicle’s maintenance at the
recommended intervals will ensure your vehicle is running at its best.
We want you to enjoy your Nissan vehicle. This Service and
Maintenance Guide is designed to help you make sure your vehicle
receives proper and timely maintenance that is necessary. Key services
are explained in detail, along with an outline of scheduled maintenance
to help you maintain your vehicle. Your local Nissan dealer can assist
you in determining the best schedule based on your driving habits and
local conditions.
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance may result in a denial of a
warranty coverage and may reduce the performance, safety, reliability,
durability and/or resale value of your vehicle. See your Warranty
Information Booklet and Owner’s Manual for details.NISSAN MAINTENANCE
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As a condition of your vehicle’s warranty, you are responsible for properly maintaining your vehicle. In
maintaining your vehicle, you should use these guidelines to determine which maintenance schedule to
use.Standard maintenance;features 5,000 mile or 6 month, whichever
comes first, service intervals and generally applies when you primarily oper-
ate your vehicle on the highway in temperate conditions. Premium mainte-
nance is a Nissan recommended optional upgrade that adds services when
maintenance is performed.
Exceptions: 1. Use of E85 in a Titan or Armada FFV (flex fuel vehicle) requires engine oil and filter replacement every 3,750 miles or 3 months.
2. NV200 Taxi requires engine oil and filter replacement every 3,750 miles or 3 months.
Premium Maintenance;
*performing the Premium upgrade services may
optimize the performance, durability, reliability, and resale value of your
vehicle. (Premium Maintenance items are available at every 30,000 miles or
36 months interval.) Additional maintenance items for severe operating conditions;
should be performed on vehicles that are driven under especially demanding
conditions. Additional maintenance items should be performed if you primar-
ily operate your vehicle under the following conditions:
●
Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in normal temperatures or less
than 10 miles in freezing temperatures.
● Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low speed driving for long distances
● Driving in dusty conditions or on rough, muddy, or salt-spread roads
● Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-top carrier
❑ For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspection every time you visit your
participating Nissan dealer. See page 16 for more information on Multi-Point Inspections.
* Premium Maintenance is a Nissan-recommended option; You need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the warranties which come with your Nissan. Premium Maintenance may not be available outside the United States, please inquire of your dealer.DETERMINING THE PROPER MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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The following descriptions are pro-
vided to give you a better understand-
ing of the scheduled maintenance
items that should be regularly checked
or replaced. The maintenance log indi-
cates at which mileage/time intervals
each item requires service.In addition to scheduled mainte-
nance, your Nissan requires that
some items be checked during nor-
mal 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 recom-
mended by Nissan for reliable vehicle
operation. You are not required to per-
form maintenance on these items in
order to maintain the warranties which
come with your Nissan. Other mainte-
nance items and intervals are required.When applicable, additional informa-
tion can be found in the “Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section in Chapter
8 of your Owner’s Manual. NOTE: Nissan does not advocate the
use of non-OEM approved aftermar-ket flushing systems and strongly ad-vises against performing these ser-vices on a Nissan product. Many ofthe aftermarket flushing systems usenon-OEM approved chemicals or sol-vents, the use of which has not beenvalidated by Nissan.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 ten-
sion. 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*
Replace coolant at the specified in-
terval. When adding or replacing
coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) or equivalent with the proper
mixture. (Refer to the Owner’s Manual
to determine the proper mixture for
your area.) The recommended ser-
vice interval of the factory-fill coolant
is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or
7 years, whichever comes first.
Subsequent replacement of Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) should occur every
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or
5 years whichever comes first.
NOTE: Mixing any other type of cool-
ant or the use of non-distilled water
will reduce the recommended service
interval of the coolant.
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Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV)
Inverter Coolant
Replace inverter coolant at the speci-
fied interval. The recommended ser-
vice interval of the factory-fill coolant
is 125,000 miles (200,000 km) or
15 years, whichever comes first. Sub-
sequent replacement of Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(Blue) should occur every
75,000 miles (120,000 km) or
5 years, whichever comes first. When
adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only Genuine Nissan Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (Blue) or equiva-
lent with the proper mixture. (Refer to
the Owner’s Manual to determine the
proper mixture for your area.)
NOTE: Mixing any other type of cool-
ant or the use of non-distilled water
will reduce the recommended service
interval of the coolant.Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the
specified intervals. For recom-
mended oil grade and viscosity refer
to Chapter 9 in your Owner’s Manual.
NOTE:1. Use of E85 in a Titan or Armada
FFV (flex fuel vehicle) requires
engine oil and filter replacement
every 3,750 miles or 3 months.
2. NV200 Taxi requires engine oil and filter replacement every
3,750 miles or 3 months.
Engine Valve Clearance*
Inspect only if valve noise increases.
Adjust valve clearance if necessary.
Evaporative Emissions Control
Vapor Lines*
Check vapor lines for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary. Fuel Filter
Maintenance-free item (in-tank type
filter) .
Fuel Lines*
Check the fuel hoses, piping and
connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or
replace parts as necessary.
Throttle Chamber
For model NV200 Taxi, it is recom-
mended to replace the throttle cham-
ber every 250,000 miles
(400,000km) .
Fuel Pump
For model NV200 Taxi, it is recom-
mended to replace the fuel pump ev-
ery 125,000 miles (200,000km) .
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install
new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped.
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Chassis and Body
Maintenance:Brake Lines and Cables
Visually inspect for proper installa-
tion. Check for chafing, cracks, dete-
rioration, and signs of leaking. Re-
place any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake Pads, Rotors, Drums, &
Linings
Check for wear, deterioration and
fluid leaks. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts immediately.
Exhaust System
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for leaks, cracks,
deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as nec-
essary.
In-Cabin Microfilter
Standard equipment on cube, Mu-
rano, Altima, Altima Coupe, Armada
Platinum, Pathfinder, Frontier LE and
Pro-4X Off-Road, Juke, Maxima, TitanCrew Cab LE, Quest, Rogue, Sentra
and Xterra (except X) .
Optional accessory on some models.
Replace at specified intervals. When
driving for prolonged periods in dusty
conditions, replace the filter more fre-
quently.
Propeller Shaft(s)
Check for damage, looseness, and
grease leakage. (4WD/AWD/RWD) .
Steering Gear and Linkage, Axle
and Suspension Parts, Drive
Shaft Boots
Check for damage, looseness, and
leakage of oil or grease. Under severe
driving conditions, inspect more fre-
quently.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
5,000 miles according to the instruc-
tions in the Owner’s Manual (except
all 370Z) . When rotating tires, check
for damage and uneven wear. Re-
place if necessary.
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:
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Replace the fluid/oil every
20,000 miles or 24 months.
●
For these vehicles with a CVT
transmission, cube, Murano (ex-
cept HEV) , Altima, Altima Coupe,
Juke, Maxima, Rogue, (except
HEV) , NV200, Sentra, Pathfinder
(except HEV) , Quest and Versa,
replace the CVT fluid every
60,000 miles or request the dealer
to inspect the fluid deterioration
data using a CONSULT. If the de-
terioration data is more than
210000, replace the CVT fluid.
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●
For Hybrid Electronic Vehicle
(HEV) , replace CVT fluid every
30,000 miles.
●
Automatic transmission fluid for
370Z and NV 1500/2500/3500 is
maintenance-free.
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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The following Maintenance Schedule has been compiled by Nissan to
assist you in performing the recommended maintenance services and
keeping appropriate records of services performed. Along with the
related repair invoices, receipts, and other such records, a properly
documented maintenance history could enhance the value of your
vehicle should you ever wish to sell it. The services listed represent the
minimal Nissan recommended requirements for each time/mileage
interval, up to 150,000 miles / 180 months. Beginning on page 58 you
will find a log that should be used to track when and where services
were performed. Ask your Service Advisor to update your log each time
your vehicle is serviced.
NOTE:1.If using E85 in a Titan or Armada FFV (flex fuel vehicle) , a special oil and filter change log can be found
beginning of page 62.
2. For the NV200 Taxi, a special oil and filter change log can found beginning on page 62.
3. If you exceed the 150,000 miles or 180 month maintenance period, at 155,000 miles or 186 months,
perform maintenance listed at 5,000 mile or 6 month interval, at 160,000 or 194 months use the
10,000 mile or 12 month interval and continue as needed.MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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For the ultimate in preventative maintenance, ask your
Service Advisor for a complimentary Multi-Point Inspec-
tion every time you visit your participating Nissan dealer.
MPI’s are performed by Nissan factory trained Techni-
cians who will provide you with a detailed report of your
vehicle’s condition.
Driving your Nissan should be as worry-free an experience
as possible. Trust your Nissan dealership to inspect and
maintain your vehicle so you can take pride in knowing
your vehicle is ready for the road ahead.
*Available at participating dealers
NOTE: Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection form shown is an
example. Actual form and contents may vary.COMPLIMENTARY MULTI-POINT INSPECTION*
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Genuine Nissan Oil FiltersGenuine 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
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