Fluids NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic User Guide

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.9 5-1/8 pts
Petrol engines:
API SH or SJ*/ACEA A2/96
Diesel engines:
ACEA B2-96 (CCMC-PD2)* SR20DE 3.7 6-1/2 pts
CD20T 5.0 8-3/4 pts
Without oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.7 4-3/4 pts
SR20DE 3.5 6-1/8 pts
CD20T 4.5 7-7/8 pts
Cooling system (With
reservoir tank)QG16DE/QG18DE 6.1 10-3/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L2N) or equivalent. SR20DEM/T 6.6 11-5/8 pts
CVT 6.8 12 pts
CD20T 6.4 11-1/4 pts
Reservoir 0.8 1-3/8 pts
Manual transmission
gear oilRS5F70A 3.0 5-1/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent.
RS5F32A 3.6 6-3/8 pts
CVT fluid 8.1 14-1/8 ptsGenuine NISSAN CVT fluid
(NS-1) or exact equivalent
Power steering fluid 1.1 2 ptsType DEXRON
TMIII or equiva-
lent
Brake fluidDOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose greaseNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant R-134a
Air conditioning system lubricantscompressor CR-14NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
or exact equivalent
compressor CSV613NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
or equivalent
*: For further details, see“SAE Viscosity Number”.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-16

SAE Viscosity Number

For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is suit-
able. The use of 5W-30 can have a positive
effect on fuel economy (ACEA A1-98).

For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suit-
able.

For cold and warm areas: 10W-30 is prefer-
able for ambient temperatures above20°C
(4°F).

On turbocharger models, 5W-20 is not
recommended, and 5W-30 should be used
only below 0°C (32°F).

For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suit-
able.
Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
PETROL ENGINE OIL
* Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving
NTI035
TI0006 Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
DIESEL ENGINE OIL
* Not recommended for
sustained high speed
driving
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-17

—REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT—
6. Install lower radiator hose, reservoir tank and tighten cylinder
block drain plug securely.

Apply sealant to the thread of the cylinder block drain
plug.
:34-44N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft-lb)
7. Fill up radiator with coolant at the speed of less than 3
(2-5/8
Imp qt)/min.

If coolant spills from the air relief hole without bubbles, rein-
stall the plug.
Air relief plug:
:7-8N·m (0,7 - 0,8 kg-m, 5,1 - 5,8 ft-lb)
Then pour coolant in again.

Use genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant or equivalent.
Refer to“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Unit: (Imp qt)
QG16DE/QG18DE6.1 (5-3/8)
8. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
9. Start engine without installing radiator cap and warm it up at
2,000 rpm until radiator lower hose becomes hot.

If coolant level becomes low, refill coolant until coolant level
does not change.

If coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
10. Run engine at 2,500 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed.

Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
11. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck.
12. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 two or more times with radiator
cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
14. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
15. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while
running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater tem-
perature control set at several positions between COOL and
HOT.

Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
16. If the sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by
repeating steps 9 through 12 until coolant level no longer
drops.
SMA182B Radiator
SMA412B MAX.
MIN.
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont’d)
MA-20

Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil grade: API SH or SJ/ACEA A2/96
Viscosity: See“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUB-
RICANTS”, MA-16.
Refill oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit:
(Imp pts)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change2.9
Without oil filter change2.7
Dry engine (engine overhaul)3.0
CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

The refill oil capacity depends on oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications as a reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter
for 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 filter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and the engine
oil are hot.
2. Clean the oil filter mounting surface on the cylinder block.
Coat the rubber seal of the new oil filter with engine oil.
SMA672C Oil filler cap
Oil filter
Drain plug
SMA390C Refill oil to this
“H”level.
Do not overfill.
SMA010
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4. Remove cylinder block drain plug on water pipe and air relief
plug.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corro-
sion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system.
Refer to“FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM”, MA-31.
—REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT—
6. Install lower radiator hose, reservoir tank and tighten cylinder
block drain plug securely.

Apply sealant to the thread of the cylinder block drain
plug.
:34-44N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft-lb)
7. Fill up radiator with coolant at the speed of less than 3
(2-5/8
Imp qt)/min.

If coolant spills from the air relief hole without bubbles, re-in-
stall the plug.
Air relief plug:
:10N·m (1.0 kg-m, 7 ft-lb)
Then pour coolant in again

Use genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant or equivalent.
Refer to“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Unit:
(Imp qt)
SR20DE M/T6.6 (5-7/8)
CVT6.8 (6)
NMA048
.Remove
.Radiator filler cap
.SMA269c Drain plug
Remove
Oil level gauge guide
NMA005 Loosen
SMA182B Radiator
ENGINE MAINTENANCESR20DE
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont’d)
MA-30

Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Viscous paper type
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil grade: API SH or SJ/ACEA A2/96
Viscosity: See“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS”, MA-16.
Refill oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit:
(Imp pts)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change3.7 (6 - 1/2)
Without oil filter change3.5 (6 - 1/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)3.9 (6 - 7/8)
CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

The refill oil capacity depends on oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications as a reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter
for oil leakage.
6. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes, check oil level.
NMA006
NMA039 Oil filter
SR20DE engine model
NDI021 Overfill
Normal range
Add
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Air relief plug:
:8-9N·m (0.8 - 0.9 kg-m, 5.9 - 6.6 ft-lb)

Use genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant or equivalent.
Refer to“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Unit:
(Imp qt)
CD20T6.1 (5-3/8)
8. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
9. Start engine without installing radiator cap and warm it up at
2,000 rpm until radiator lower hose becomes hot.

If coolant level becomes low, refill coolant until coolant level
does not change.

If coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
10. Run engine at 2,500 prm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed.

Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
11. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck.
12. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 two or more times with radiator
cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
14. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
15. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while
running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater tem-
perature control lever set at several positions between COOL
and HOT.

Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
16. If the sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by
repeating steps 9 through 12 until coolant level no longer
drops.
—FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM—
1. Open air relief plug.
2. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief
hole, then close air relief plug.
Air relief plug
:7-8N·m (0.7 - 0.8 kg-m, 5.1 - 5.8 ft-lb)
Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radia-
tor cap.
3. Run engine and warm it up sufficiently.
4. Rev engine 2 or 3 times under no-load.

Make sure that blower is“OFF”.
5. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain
from radiator.
SMA182B Radiator
SMA412B MAX.
MIN.
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont’d)
MA-41

Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:

ACEA B2-96 (CCMC-PD2)

See“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:
(Imp pts)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change5.0
Without oil filter change4.5
Dry engine (engine overhaul)5.1
CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Warm up engine, and check area around drain plug and oil
filter for oil leakage.
6. Stop engine.
7. Check oil level.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
1. Remove oil filter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine and engine oil are
hot.
SMA418C Engine oil drain plug
.SMA411C Oil filter cap
Engine oil
level gauge
SMA822C Refill oil to this“H”
level.
Do not overfill.
SMA412C Engine oil
filter
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