check oil NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (QR20DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,. A...E.......FuelfilterDiesel modelsCheck &
drain
waterEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsFL-16
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or 12
monthsFL-15
...........LHeatedoxygen
sensor 1Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsEC-581
.....F......BrakefluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-39Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or 12
monthsMA-39
..C
....H
....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-37
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 18
monthsMA-37
..C....H....Automatic tran-
saxle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-37
......GH....Steering gear &
linkage, axle &
suspension
parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust
systemPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-41
,MA-37
,MA-42
,MA-35
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-41
,MA-37
,MA-42
,MA-35
A.C...GHI...Brake pads,
rotors & other
brake compo-
nentsPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-39
,MA-39
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-40,MA-39
,MA-39
A...........Ventilation air fil-
terPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsAT C -11 4Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsAT C -11 4
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
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page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual
basis when driving less than 15,000 km (9.000
miles) per yearkm x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-40

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NOTE:
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
l(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
l(2) Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
l(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 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.
l(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
l(5) Perform only according to "Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions" for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (QR20DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. Drive beltsSee
NOTE (2)IIIIIIIIEM-13
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)R R RRRRRRLU-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or
equivalent)R R RRRRRRLU-9
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN
Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.)See
NOTE (3)IRICO-9
Cooling system I I I ICO-7
Fuel linesIIFL-3
Air cleaner filterRREM-16
Fuel filter (In-tank type)See
NOTE (4)FL-4
Spark plugs R R R REM-28
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I IEC-372orEC-
647
Heated oxygen sensor 1See
NOTE (5)EC-581
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual
basis when driving less than 15,000 km (9.000
miles) per yearkm x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
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)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I ILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For
level & leaks)IIIIMA-35,MA-
38
Brake fluidRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
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NOTE:
l(1) Inspect once per year.
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-35
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-36
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-37
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks
or replace)IRIRMA-37,MA-
37
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, propeller shaft, front
drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-41
,MA-
41,MA-37
,MA-42,
"Drive
Shaft"MA-
35,MA-42
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate
& balance wheels)IIIIFSU-6,MA-
38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsIIIIMA-40,MA-
39,MA-39
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6,PB-3,
CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRAT C -11 4
Body corrosion See NOTE (1)MA-42
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)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee NOTE
(1)EM-154
Drivebelts IIIIIIEM-110
Engine oil (Use API CD, CE, CF, CF-4 oil.)See NOTE
(2)RRRRRR
LU-19
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)See NOTE
(3)RRRRRRLU-20
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine Nissan Anti-
freeze coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE
(4)IRCO-30
Coolingsystem IIIIIICO-28
Fuel linesII
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NOTE:
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
l(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
l(2) Never use CG-4 oil.
l(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
l(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform "I"
(checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
l(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. Air cleaner filterRREM-112
Fuel filterDDRDDRFL-15
Fuel injectorSee NOTE
(5)EC-727
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
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)
Months20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I ILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level
&leaks)IIIIIIMA-38,MA-35
Brake fluidRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections
& check valveIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIMA-41
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) I I IMA-35,
Transfergearoil(Forlevel&leaks) IIIIIIMA-37
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IIRIIRMA-37
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension
parts, propeller shaft, front drive shafts &
exhaust systemIIMA-40,MA-41
,MA-37,MA-
42,MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & bal-
ance wheels)IIIFSU-6,MA-38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIMA-40,MA-39
,MA-39
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-6,CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRRRAT C -11 4
Body corrosion See NOTE (1)MA-42

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NOTE:
l(1) Inspect once per year.
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >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 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 — Frequent off road use or driving in water
K —Sustained high speed driving
L — For models without Euro-OBD system
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving conditionMaintenance itemMainte-
nance
opera-
tionMaintenance intervalRefer-
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page
A
...........Air cleaner filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)EM-16
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)EM-112
ABCD
........Engine oil &
engine oil filterPetrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles)LU-8
,LU-
9
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles)LU-19,LU-20
A...E.......FuelfilterDiesel modelsCheck &
drain
waterEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles)FL-16
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)FL-15
...........LHeatedoxygen
sensor 1Petrol models InspectEvery 60,000 km
(36,000 miles)EC-581
.....F......BrakefluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-39Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-39
..C
....H
....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-37Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-37
..C....H....Automatic tran-
saxle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 60,000 km
(36,000 miles)MA-37

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE)
Changing Engine Oil
ELS000AS
WAR NIN G:
lBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
lProlonged 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 compo-
nents.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil.
5. Install drain plug and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:
lAPI grade SG, SH or SJ.
lILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II
lRefer toMA-19, "Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio".
Oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: liter (lmp qt)
CAUTION:
lBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only.
lAlways use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
6. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
7. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
8. Check oil level. Refer toLU-7, "
ENGINE OIL".
Changing Oil FilterELS000AT
1. Open the oil filter installation/removal cover on the under cover.
2. Using an oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:
lThe oil filter is provided with a relief valve.
Use genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
lBe careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil
are hot.
lWhen removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
lDo not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
lCompletely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and
the vehicle.
3. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
PBIC0250E
Drain and refillWith oil filter change Approximately 3.9 (3-3/8)
Without oil filter change Approximately 3.5 (3-1/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) Approximately 4.5 (4)
Oil pan drain plug:
: 29.4 - 39.2 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb)
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4. Apply engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil filter.
5. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur-
face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn.
6. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
7. Check oil level and add engine oil. Refer toLU-7, "
ENGINE OIL".
Checking and Changing Spark PlugsELS000BY
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer toEM-27, "IGNITION COIL".
2. Remove spark plug with suitable spark plug wrench.
lUse standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the stan-
dard type spark plug under conditions such as.
lfrequent engine starts.
llow ambient temperatures.
lextended highway driving.
lfrequent high engine revolution.
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under
conditions such as.
3. Check plug gap of each spark plug. Adjust or replace if necessary.
SMA010
Oil filter:
: 14.7 - 20.5 N·m (1.5 - 2.1 kg-m, 11 - 15 ft-lb)
SMA229B
Make NGK
Standard type LFR5A-11
Hot type LFR4A-11
Cold type LFR6A-11
Gap:
1.0 - 1.1mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)
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Changing Engine Oil
ELS000CH
WAR NIN G:
lBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
lProlonged 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 compo-
nents.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:
lAPI grade CF-4.
lRefer toMA-17, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
Oil capcity (Approximate):
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference
only.
Always use the dipstick to the determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
CAUTION:
lBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
lThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for ref-
erence only.
Always use the dipstick to the 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 and wait for 10 minutes.
7. Check oil level.
PBIC0527E
Drain and refillWith oil filter change
5.2 (4-5/8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter change
4.9 (4-3/8 Imp qt)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)6.3 (5-1/2 Imp qt)
Oil pan drain plug:
:29-39N·m(3.0-4.0kg-m,22-29ft-lb)
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4. Remove the O-ring from the filter body.
lPush the O-ring in one direction, lift the slack part using fin-
gers, and remove the O-ring from the filter body.
CAUTION:
Do not use wires or flat-bladed screwdrivers etc. as they
may cause damage to the filter body.
INSTALLATION
1. Completely remove all foreign objects adhering to the inside of the filter body or O-ring mounting area
(body side and bracket side).
2. Install the oil filter element and O-ring to the filter body.
lPush the oil filter element into the filter body completely.
3. Install the filter body to the oil filter bracket.
4. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
5. Check oil level and add engine oil. Refer toMA-32, "
Changing Engine Oil".
Draining WaterELS000CJ
1. Prepare a tray at the drain hose open end.
2. Loosen drain cock, and operate priming pump to drain water
from fuel filter.
CAUTION:
lCoolant in filter is drained with fuel. Prepare larger capacity
pan than fuel filter volum.
lDrained coolant is mixed with fuel. Prevent fuel from adher-
ing to rubber parts such as engine mount insulator.
3. After draining, close drain cock by hand.
CAUTION:
If drain cock is tightened excessively, it may be damaged and
fuel will leak. Do not use tools to tighten drain cock.
4. Bleed air in fuel piping. Refer toFL-16, "
Air Bleeding".
5. Start engine.
JLC292B
Oil filter:
:20-24N·m(2.0-2.5Kg-m,15-18ft-lb)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Checking Exhaust SystemELS000B9
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and LeaksELS000BA
If fluid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking Clutch SystemELS000BB
Check fluid lines and operating cylinder for improper attachment,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Checking M/T OilELS000BC
lCheck that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
lCheck oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking oil level.
lSet a new gasket on the filler plug and install it on the transaxle.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Changing M/T OilELS000BD
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
SMA211A
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SMA859
Filler plug:
: 30 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
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