air filter NISSAN TEANA 2003 Owner's Guide

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCEPFP:00026
Periodic MaintenanceBLS0008Z
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-
ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-
nance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
QR and VQ ENGINE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
[ ] = At the specified distance only
NOTE:

(1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the auto tensioner reading (for QR20DE engine) reaches the maximum
limit.

(3) First replace at 100,000 km (60,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform “I”
(Checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.

(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL Reference page
Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.km x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96QR20DEVQ23DE
VQ35DE
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE
(1)EM-50
EM-202
Drive beltsSee
NOTE
(2)I IIIIIIIMA-16MA-24
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RR RRRRRRMA-20MA-30
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part
or equivalent)RR RRRRRRMA-21MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine
NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
in its quality.)See
NOTE
(3)IMA-16
MA-25
Cooling system I IIIIIIIMA-18MA-28
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) sys-
tem (VQ engine only)IIII—MA-33
Fuel and EVAP vapor lines I I I IMA-23MA-34
Air cleaner filterRRMA-20MA-30
Fuel filter (In-tank type)See
NOTE
(4)——
Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped type) [R] [R] [R] [R]MA-22
MA-32
Heated oxygen sensorSee
NOTE
(5)EC-150,
EC-143EC-496,
EC-486

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
NOTE:

(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with
CONSULT-II every 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to CVT-46, "
Check CVT Fluid Dete-
rioration Date" .) And if CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 90,000 km (54,000 miles).
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
warranty.

(2) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Head lamp aiming IIIIIIIILT- 6 0
, LT- 3 3
Brake system and fluid (For level & leaks) I I I I I I I IMA-40
Brake fluidRRRRMA-40
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-42
CVT fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE (1)IIIIMA-36
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-35
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts, drive shaft & exhaust sys-
temIIIIMA-41, MA-
42 , MA-43 ,
MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate and
balance wheels)IIIIIIIIMA-38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIIIMA-41
Foot brake & parking brake (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-6, PB-3
Air conditioner filterRRRRAT C - 11 8
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (2)MA-45

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/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 per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — 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 — For models without EURO-OBD system
Driving condition Maintenance itemMainte-
nance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A.........Air cleaner filter ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsMA-20
,
MA-30
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil
filter ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or
6 monthsMA-20
, MA-
21 , MA-30 ,
MA-31
......... JHeated oxygen sensor InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsEC-150
, EC-
143 , EC-496
, EC-486
.....F....Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 monthsMA-40
. . C . . . . H . . Automatic transaxle fluid ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsMA-36
......GH..Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts,
propeller shaft, front
drive shafts & exhaust
systemInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 monthsMA-41
, MA-
42 , MA-43
,MA-35
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors &
other brake componentsInspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or
6 monthsMA-41, MA-
41 , MA-41
A.........Air conditioner filter ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12monthsAT C - 11 8

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
QR and VQ ENGINE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,.
NOTE:

(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.

(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged or if the auto tensioner reading (for QR20DE engine) reaches the maximum
limit.

(3) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform “I” (Checking the mixture ratio
and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.

(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions” for models without EURO-OBD system.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL Reference page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles)
basis only.km x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)QR20DEVQ23DE
VQ35DE
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE
(1)EM-50
EM-202
Drive beltsSee
NOTE
(2)IIIIIIIIMA-16MA-24
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RR RRRRRRMA-20MA-30
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part
or equivalent)RR RRRRRRMA-21MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine
NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
in its quality.)See
NOTE
(3)IMA-16
MA-25
Cooling system I I I IMA-18MA-28
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) sys-
tem (VQ engine only)IIII—MA-33
Fuel and EVAP vapor lines I IMA-23MA-34
Air cleaner filterRRMA-20MA-30
Fuel filter (In-tank type)See
NOTE
(4)——
Spark plugs (Platinum-tipped type) R R R RMA-22
MA-32
Heated oxygen sensorSee
NOTE
(5)EC-150EC-
143
EC-
496EC-
486

MA-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
NOTE:

(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with
CONSULT-II every 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to CVT-46, "
Check CVT Fluid Dete-
rioration Date" .) And if CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 90,000 km (54,000 miles).
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
warranty.
(2) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform at number of kilometers
(miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Head lamp aiming I I I ILT- 6 0
, LT- 3 3
Brake system and fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-40
Brake fluidRRMA-40
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)IIIIMA-42
CVT fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE (1)IIIIMA-36
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-35
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts & exhaust
systemIIMA-41, MA-
42 , MA-43 ,
MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate
and balance wheels)IIIIMA-38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsIIIIMA-41
Foot brake & parking brake (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6, PB-3
Air conditioner filterRRRRAT C - 11 8
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (2)MA-45

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-13
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/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 per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — 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 — For models without EURO-OBD system
Driving condition Maintenance itemMainte-
nance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A.........Air cleaner filter Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-30
, MA-
20
ABCD......Engine oil & engine
oil filter Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) MA-20
, MA-
21 , MA-30 ,
MA-31
.........JHeated oxygen sen-
sorInspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)EC-150
, EC-
143 , EC-496
, EC-486
. . . . . F . . . . Brake fluid Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-40
..C....H..Automatic transaxle
fluidReplace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) MA-36
......GH..Steering gear & link-
age, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust sys-
temInspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-41
, MA-
42 , MA-43
,MA-35
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors &
other brake compo-
nentsInspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-41, MA-
41 , MA-41
A.........Air conditioner filter Replace Every 15,000 km(9,000miles)AT C - 11 8

MA-14
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsBLS0009C
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine
cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON
TM III/MER-
CONTM Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*4: Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*5: DEXRON
TM III type ATF can be used.
*6: Never mix different type of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter changeQR20DE 3.9 3- 3/8 qt

For QR20DE
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API SG, SH, SJ or SL *1
ILSAC grade GF-1, GF-2 or GF-3 *1
ACEA A2*1

For VQ23DE & VQ35DE
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API SJ, SL or SM *1
ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4 *1
ACEA A2*1 VQ23DE 4.0 3-1/2 qt
VQ35DE 4.0 3-1/2 qt
Without oil filter changeQR20DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
VQ23DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
VQ35DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)QR20DE 4.5 4 qt
VQ23DE 5.0 4-3/8 qt
VQ35DE 5.0 4-3/8 qt
Cooling systemWith reservoir tankQR20DE 7.4 6-1/2 qt
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or
equivalent in its quality *2 VQ23DE 8.2 7-1/4 qt
VQ35DE 8.8 7-3/4 qt
Reservoir tankQR20DE 0.8 3/4 qt
VQ23DE 0.8 3/4 qt
VQ35DE 0.8 3/4 qt
Automatic transaxle fluidQR20DE 8.4 7-3/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid D or
equivalent *3
VQ23DE 8.9 7-7/8 qt
CVT fluid VQ35DE 10.2 9 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *4
Power steering fluid 1.0 7/8 qt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *5
Brake fluid — — DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116) *6
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

MA-20
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)

CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap
tester adapter [SST].
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant
escaping from radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher testing pressure than specified may cause radiator
damage.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking Fuel LinesBLS00094
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterBLS00095
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to MA-8,
"PERIODIC MAINTENANCE".
Removal
1. Unhook air cleaner case (lower) side clips and lift up air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove air cleaner filter.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Changing Engine OilBLS00096
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
SLC756AA
SMA803A
PBIC2452E

MA-30
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)

Checking Fuel LinesBLS0005N
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterBLS0005O
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to MA-8, "PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE" .
Removal
1. Unhook air cleaner case (lower) side clips and lift up air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove air cleaner filter.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Changing Engine OilBLS0005P
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer
to LU-19, "
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap and then remove drain plug.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
SMA803A
PBIC2452E
Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)