oil level NISSAN PATROL 2006 User Guide

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for speci®cations.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
hRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connec-
tions for leaks
hBattery ¯uid level, speci®c gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
hDrive belts tension
hFuel ®lter for water or dusts, and fuel lines and
connections for leaks
hEngine oil level and oil leaks
hClutch and brake reservoir ¯uid level and ¯uid
lines for leaks
hWindshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir ¯uid level
hPower steering reservoir ¯uid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
hXRemove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
hOperation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
hOperation of horn(s), wiper and washer
hSteering lock for operation
hCheck air conditioner for gas leaks
hFront and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
hAll moldings, trims and ®ttings for ®t and align-
ment
hAll windows for operation and alignment
hHood, trunk lid, door panels for ®t and alignment
hLatches, keys and locks for operation
hWeatherstrips for adhesion and ®t
hHeadlamp aiming
hTighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
hTire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
hCheck front wheels for toe-in
hInstall clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
h
XInstall deodorizing ®lter to air puri®er (If appli-
cable)
h
XRemove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
hManual transmission/transaxle gear oil, transfer
¯uid and differential gear oil level
hBrake and fuel lines and oil/¯uid reservoirs for
leaks
hTighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive
shafts
h
XTighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
hClutch operation
hParking brake operation
hService brake operation
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
hSteering control and returnability
hEngine performance
hSqueaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
hAdjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle ¯uid level
hEngine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
hInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud ¯aps)
hInspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
hCheck for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
hWash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
h
X: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
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General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
Item Reference pages
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise
speci®ed.
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, including the
spare, and adjust to the speci®ed pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.Ð
Windshield wiper bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. Ð
Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door
operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, rollers and
links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for lubrication fre-
quently.MA-27
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for 4WD models. MA-25
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
LightsMake sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim.Ð
Warning lights and chimesMake sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.Ð
Steering wheelCheck for change in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play, hard
steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)Ð
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for
cuts, fraying, wear or damage.MA-27
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the
engine oil or refuel.
Windshield washer ¯uidCheck that there is adequate ¯uid in the tank. Ð
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold. MA-14, 15
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine.MA-13, 14
Brake and clutch ¯uid levelMake sure that the brake and clutch ¯uid levels are between the
``MAX'' and ``MIN'' lines on the reservoir.MA-20, 23
BatteryCheck the ¯uid level in each cell. It should be between the ``MAX'' and ``MIN'' lines. Ð
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Chassis and Body Services
Annual driving distance below 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
[ ]: At the speci®ed mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months,
whichever comes ®rst.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oil[R] MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI I R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Greasing points of propeller shaftLLLLMA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.IIII *3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTTT *4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing grease I R I R MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL L MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIIII *6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Annual driving distance over 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oilR MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Geasing points of propeller shaft L L L MA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.III*3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTT*4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing greaseI R I MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIII*6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Chassis and Body Services (Cont'd)
MA-7

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll) With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential) ÐÐGearOilHypoidLSD
orequivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft grease NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2:APIGL-5,SAE140and10%volumeofLSDFrictionModi®er
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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4. Check oil level.
5. Start engine. Check area around drain plug and oil ®lter for any
sign of oil leakage.
6. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes check oil level.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
1. Remove oil ®lter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
are hot.
2. Clean oil ®lter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber
seal of new oil ®lter with engine oil.
3. Screw in the oil ®lter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
an additional 2/3 of a turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
+Clean excess oil from engine.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
ÐDRAINING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
1. Move heater TEMP control knob all the way to HOT.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator.
3. Remove radiator ®ller cap.
Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Install it temporarily.
+Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
SMA999C
SMA001D
SMA010
SMA972C
SMA002D
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Oil (Cont'd)
MA-14

Checking Exhaust System
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and
deterioration.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking Clutch System
Check ¯uid lines and operating cylinder for improper attachment,
cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks
Never start engine while checking oil level.
1. Check manual transmission for leakage.
2. Check oil level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing M/T Oil
Oil grade:
API GL-4. Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Oil capacity:
FS5R50B 3.8 liters (6-3/4 Imp pt)
Re®ll 2.9 liters (5-1/8 Imp pt)
FS5R30A 5.1 liters (9 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA211A
SMA991C
SMA992C
SMA103
SMA255A
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Differential Gear Oil
1. Check differential carrier for oil leakage.
2. Check oil level.Filler plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Changing Differential Gear Oil
Oil capacity:
Front5.4 liters (9-1/2 Imp pt)
Rear H233B (Without diff. lock) 2.4 liters(4-1/4 Imppt)
H233B (With diff. lock) 3.0 liters (5-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (Without diff. lock) 4.7 liters (8-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (With diff. lock) 3.7 liters (6-1/2 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Limited-slip differential gear
+ Use only approved or recommended limited-slip differential
gear oil.
+ Limited-slip differential identi®cation.
(1) Lift both rear wheels off the ground.
(2) Turn one rear wheel by hand.
(3) If both rear wheels turn in the same direction simultaneously, vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease
+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+ Check front wheel bearings for grease leakage and water or
dust entry.
+ Replace front wheel bearings or front wheel bearing grease if
wheel bearings do not turn smoothly.
SMA944B
Grease nipples
Rear
SMA108-A
Filler plug
Fill to this
level
SMA109-A
Drain plug
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-22

Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease
FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE
Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
+Threaded portion of spindle
+Contact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer
wheel bearing
+Grease seal lip
+Wheel hub (as shown at the left)
AXLE JOINT GREASE
+Drain approximately 2 liters (1-3/4 Imp qt) of differential oil.
+Remove knuckle spindle.
+Slightly pull out axle and repack axle joint with recommended
grease.
Refer to FA section.
Checking Free-running Hub Grease
Check free-running hub grease for leakage and water or dust entry.
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange
+Check for water entry in knuckle ¯ange by removing one bolt
of lower knuckle ¯ange bearing cap and probing with a suitable
thin bar.
+After checking, be sure to reinstall the bolt to a tightening torque
of 30 to 40 Nzm (3.1 to 4.1 kg-m, 22 to 30 ft-lb).
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
SFA469A
SFA869B
SMA946B
SMA949B
SBR451D
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-23

Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
+Check ¯uid level with engine off.
+Check ¯uid level with dipstick on reservoir cap. Use ``HOT''
range at ¯uid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF). Use
``COLD'' range at ¯uid temperatures of 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
+Do not over®ll.
+Recommended ¯uid is Automatic Transmission Fluid type
``DEXRON
TMIII'' or equivalent.
+Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, cha®ng or deterioration.
+Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering ¯uid.
Checking Steering Damper
Check steering damper for damage and oil leakage.
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage
STEERING GEAR
+Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
+Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
+Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear, damage or grease leakage.
SST280B
SST757C
SMA938A
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-26