Maintenance (Sedan): Maintenance Nissan Altima L33

FOR USA AND CANADA: Explanation of General Maintenance

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 checks and inspections themselves or have their NISSAN dealers do them.

FOR MEXICO: Explanation Of General Maintenance

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.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (VQ35 & QR25 ENGINE)

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown in the preceding information 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.

Severe driving conditions

1. Driving under dusty conditions
2. Driving repeatedly short distances
3. Towing a trailer or caravan
4. Extensive idling
5. Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either extremely low or extremely high
6. Driving in high humidity areas or mountainous areas
7. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
8. Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
9. Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
10. Frequent driving in water

FOR USA AND CANADA: Fluids and Lubricants

FOR MEXICO: Fluids and Lubricants

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1. 10W-30 is preferable. 5W-30 is also preferable and will improve fuel economy. If 10W-30 or 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity, from the chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM

1. Fill the radiator from the filler neck above the radiator upper hose and reservoir tank with clean water and reinstall the radiator filler cap.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain the water from the system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-575995-S05574853752013090900000) ".
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

1. Install the radiator drain plug. If the cooling system was drained completely, install the reservoir tank and the cylinder block drain plugs. The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water. Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " «RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS»(ref-575990-S09549181472013090900000) ". Cylinder block front drain plug (LH) (A) (except Canada): 62.0 N.m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb) Cylinder block heater (LH) (A) (Canada): 39.0 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) Cylinder block water drain plug (B): 6.0 N.m (0.6 kg-m, 53 in-lb) Cylinder block rear drain plug (C): 78.0 N.m (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb) Cylinder block RH banjo bolt (D) (oil cooler): 19.6 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap adapter. Tool number: KV991J0070 (J-45695)
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed position. Use recommended coolant or equivalent. Refer to " «FOR USA AND CANADA: Fluids and Lubricants»(ref-576068-S24915337612013090900000) «FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-576068-S27979856072013090900000) " (United States and Canada) or " «FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-576068-S27979856072013090900000) " (Mexico). CAUTION: Do not use any cooling system additives such as radiator sealer. Additives may clog the cooling system and cause damage to the engine, transmission and/or cooling system. Engine coolant capacity (with reservoir tank): Refer to " «CAPACITY»(ref-575996-S30936299822013090900000) ".
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must be within specification. Compressed air supply pressure: 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm 2 , 80 - 119 psi) CAUTION: The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude locations, use the vacuum specifications based on the altitude above sea level. Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading 0 - 100 m (328 ft): 28 inches of vacuum 300 m (984 ft): 27 inches of vacuum 500 m (1, 641 ft): 26 inches of vacuum 1, 000 m (3, 281 ft): 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero. CAUTION: Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening.
12. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system and top up the system as necessary.
13. Install the engine under cover. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-576032-S23876493972013090900000) ".

1. Fill the radiator from the filler neck above the radiator upper hose and reservoir tank with clean water and reinstall radiator filler cap.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain the water from the system. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-575996-S03837028152013090900000) ".
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.

BRAKE FLUID: Drain and Refill

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1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or negative battery terminal. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY)»(ref-576055-S26352848392013090900000) ".
2. Connect a vinyl tube to bleeder valve.
3. Depress brake pedal, loosen bleeder valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.

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1. Make sure no foreign material is in the reservoir, and refill with new brake fluid. CAUTION: Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
2. Refill the brake system as follows: Depress the brake pedal. Loosen bleeder valve. Slowly depress brake pedal to 2/3 of the brake pedal full stroke. Tighten bleeder valve. Release brake pedal. Repeat this operation at intervals of two or three seconds until all old brake fluid is discharged. Add new brake fluid to master cylinder reservoir sub tank frequently. CAUTION: Do not allow master cylinder reservoir to empty as this may cause damage to master cylinder internal components.
3. Bleed the air out of the brake hydraulic system. Refer to " «BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM»(ref-576011-S22865953722013090900000) ".

FLUID LEVEL

Check power steering fluid level at the scale on reservoir tank cap indicator.

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1. Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid temp between 0 - 30°C (32 - 86°F).
2. Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area of the indicator on the power steering reservoir tank cap. CAUTION: Do not overfill. Do not reuse used power steering fluid. Recommended power steering fluid is Genuine NISSAN EPSF or equivalent. Refer to " «FOR USA AND CANADA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-576068-S24915337612013090900000) " (United States and Canada), " «FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-576068-S27979856072013090900000) " (Mexico).

FLUID LEAKAGE

Check the power steering hydraulic system for leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration. Repair or replace as necessary.

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1. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each "lock" position for five seconds to check fluid leakage. CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. Damage to power steering oil pump may occur.
4. If power steering fluid leakage at connections is noticed, loosen flare nut and retighten. CAUTION: Do not over tighten flare nut as damage to O-ring and connection can occur.
5. If power steering fluid leakage from the power steering oil pump is noticed, repair connection or replace power steering oil pump. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-576014-S25499204262013090900000) ".
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid indicates a leak from the power steering gear, replace as necessary. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-576014-S26767241292013090900000) ".