spark plugs replace NISSAN FRONTIER 2013 D40 / 2.G Owners Manual
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions ...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-9
Changing engine coolant ........................8-9
Engine oil ........................................ 8-10
Checking engine oil level .......................8-10
Changing engine oil ........................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
5-speed automatic transmission fluid
(if so equipped) .................................. 8-13
Power steering fluid ............................... 8-14
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-14
Brake fluid .................................... 8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-15
Windshield-washer fluid ........................... 8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-15
Battery .......................................... 8-16
Jump starting ................................. 8-17
Variable voltage control system .....................8-18Drive belt
........................................ 8-18
Spark plugs ...................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ......................... 8-19
Air cleaner ....................................... 8-20
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-21
Windshield wiper blades .......................... 8-22
Cleaning ..................................... 8-22
Replacing .................................... 8-22
Brakes .......................................... 8-23
Fuses ........................................... 8-24
Engine compartment ........................... 8-25
Passenger compartment .......................8-26
Battery replacement .............................. 8-28
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................ 8-28
Lights ........................................... 8-29
Headlights .................................... 8-29
Exterior
and interior lights ....................... 8-31
Wheels and tires ................................. 8-33
Tire pressure . . . ............................... 8-33
Tire labeling ................................... 8-37
Types of tires .................................. 8-39
Tire chains .................................... 8-40
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-40
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1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusualwear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If the belt is
in poor condition or is loose, have it replaced
or adjusted by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belt checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
“NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide”.
1. Power steering fluid pump
2. Water pump
3. Air conditioner compressor (if so
equipped)
4. Crankshaft pulley
5. GeneratorREPLACING SPARK PLUGS
Platinum-tipped spark plugs (QR25DE
models)
It is not necessary to replace platinum-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
platinum-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or re-
gapping.
● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
QR25DE
LDI0461SDI1895
SPARK PLUGS
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If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance.
Iridium-tipped spark plugs (VQ40DE
models)
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tippedA
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Fol-
low the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN
Service and Maintenance Guide”. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regap-
ping.● Always replace spark plugs with rec-
ommended or equivalent ones.
If replacement is required, see your NISSAN
dealer for assistance. The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and
reused. Replace it according to the maintenance
log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte-
nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the
inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the
cover with a damp cloth.
To remove the VQ40DE air cleaner filter:
1Push down on the clips and remove the air
cleaner cover. Remove the air cleaner filter.
To remove the QR25DE air cleaner filter: 1. Unlatch the clips
A,B,C. 2. Push down half of air cleaner to clear the
bottom retainers.
3. Lift up on half of air cleaner to remove the air cleaner filter
VQ40DE
WDI0686
QR25DE
LDI0465
AIR CLEANER
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