air filter NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION.......................... 3
Special Service Tools ................................................ 3
Commercial Service Tool ........................................... 3
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS.......................... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE.......................................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.......................................... 6
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) .......................... 6
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................ 7
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) .......................... 8
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................ 9
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) .......... 10
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ......................... 11
Chassis and Body Maintenance .............................. 12
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ........................ 13
Chassis and Body Maintenance .............................. 14
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km) .................. 15
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS......... 16
Fluids and Lubricants .............................................. 16
SAE Viscosity Number ............................................ 17
QG
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 18
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 18
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 19
Checking Cooling System ....................................... 21
Checking Radiator Cap ........................................... 21
Checking Fuel Lines ................................................ 22Changing Fuel Filter ................................................ 23
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 23
Changing Engine Oil................................................ 24
Changing Engine Oil Filter ...................................... 24
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs ..................... 25
Checking Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
System ..................................................................... 26
Checking Vacuum Hoses and Connections ............ 26
Checking EVAP Vapour Lines ................................. 26
Checking Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .... 27
SR20DE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 28
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 28
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 29
Checking Cooling System ....................................... 31
Checking Fuel Lines ................................................ 33
Changing Fuel Filter ................................................ 33
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 34
Changing Engine Oil................................................ 34
Changing Engine Oil Filter ...................................... 35
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs ..................... 35
Checking Ignition Leads .......................................... 36
Checking Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
System ..................................................................... 36
Checking Vacuum Hoses and Connections ............ 37
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ................................... 37
Checking Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .... 38
CD20T
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 39
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 39
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 40
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Checking Cooling System ....................................... 42
Checking Fuel Lines ................................................ 43
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and Draining
Water ....................................................................... 43
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 44
Changing Engine Oil................................................ 45
Changing Engine Oil Filter ...................................... 45
Checking Injection Nozzles ..................................... 46
Replacing Timing Belt .............................................. 47
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE..................... 48
Checking Exhaust System....................................... 48
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 48
Checking Clutch System ......................................... 48
Checking M/T Oil ..................................................... 48
Changing M/T Oil..................................................... 49
Checking CVT Fluid Level ....................................... 49
Changing CVT Fluid ................................................ 50
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks................... 51
Checking Brake System .......................................... 51
Changing Brake Fluid .............................................. 51
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve ................................ 51
Checking Disc Brake ............................................... 51
Balancing Wheels .................................................... 53Tire Rotation ............................................................ 53
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 53
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 53
Lubricating Hood Latches, Locks and Hinges......... 54
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters............................................. 54
Checking Body Corrosion ........................................ 55
QG
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 56
Engine Maintenance ................................................ 56
SR20DE
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 57
Engine Maintenance ................................................ 57
CD20T
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 58
Engine Maintenance ................................................ 58
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 59
Chassis and Body Maintenance .............................. 59
MA-2

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 specifications.
UNDER HOOD engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose con-
nections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dust, fuel lines and con-
nections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid
lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and align-
ment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and align-
ment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if appli-
cable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
Install deodorizing filter to air purifier (If appli-
cable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and
differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for
leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and
drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-4

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkm×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles×1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIMA-18 MA-28
Cooling systemIIIIIIIIMA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake and exhaust valve clearance
(Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour linesIIIIMA-22/MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type)RRRRMA-25 MA-35
Ignition leads I I—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)MA-27,
EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173MA-38,
EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCVsystem IIIIMA-26MA-36
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/72 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-6

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten [ ] = At the specified mile-
age only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a yearkm×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles×1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Underhood and under vehicleReference pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIIIIIIIFA-6/RA-6
MA-53
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIIIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-13/BR-48/CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check
valveIIIIMA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1) RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMA-49
CVT fluid (for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent)*I I I [R] I I I [R] MA-50
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIIIMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2) MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-7

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
CD20T engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on a
semi-annual basis when driving less than
20,000 km (12,000 miles) per year.km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 CD20T
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference
pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIIIIIMA-39
Timing beltsCamshaft [R] EM-59
Injection pump [R] EM-59
Cooling systemIIIIIIMA-42
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-40
Air cleaner filter*R R MA-44
Fuel linesI I I MA-43
Injection nozzles See NOTE (2) MA-46
Fuel filterR R R MA-43
NOTE: (1) First replace at 80,000 km (48,000 miles)/48 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/36 months.
(2) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, inspect and if necessary,
adjust the fuel injection nozzles starting pressure and spray pattern.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten [ ] = At the specified mile-
age only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis,
but on a semi-annual basis
when driving less than 20,000
km (12,000 miles) per yearkm×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate wheels)IIIIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-48/
BR-13/CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and
leaks)IIIIIIMA-51/
MA-48
Brake fluid* R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1)RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use
genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMA-49
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIIMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2)MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9

Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000
km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be
performed on the following items as shown in the table.
A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather con-
ditions or in areas where ambient tempera-
tures are either extremely low or extremely
high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in moun-
tainous areasG—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J—Frequent off road use or driving in water
K—Sustained high speed driving
L—Low quality lubricants or fuel
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Diesel models Replace Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Petrol models Replace Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles) or 36 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
...........LFront/Rear Heated
Oxygen Sensor
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
..C....H....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Inspect Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-10

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer
basis only.km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recom-
mended oil)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN
genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIII MA-18 MA-28
Cooling system I I I I MA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant
(Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance (Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour lines I IMA-22/
MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type) R R R R MA-25 MA-35
Ignition leadsI—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCV system I I I I MA-26 MA-36
PCV filter* R R——
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten [ ] = At the specified mile-
age only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis only.km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate wheels)IIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-48/BR-13/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1) RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use genuine
NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.)IIIIMA-49
CVT fluid (for level and leaks or replace.
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent)*I [R] I [R] MA-50
Steering gear and linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust system* I IMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2) MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-12