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Engine Controls - Specifications Nissan Pathfinder I

Specifications 6 illustrations ~421 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article provides a quick reference when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application & GroupAmp Hr. Rating
All Models60

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Axxess3.75 qts. (3.5L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD4.1 qts. (3.9L)
4WD3.5 qts. (3.3L)
Pulsar NX3.4 qts. (3.2L)
Sentra3.4 qts. (3.2L)
Stanza3.75 qts. (3.5L)
Van4.3 qts. (4.1L)
240SX3.7 qts. (3.5L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
Axxess7.9 qts. (7.5L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD10.4 qts. (9.8L)
4WD11.5 qts. (10.9L)
Pulsar NX
Automatic Transmission6.2 qts. (5.9L)
Manual Transmission5.7 qts. (5.4L)
Sentra
Automatic Transmission
2WD5.7 qts. (5.4L)
4WD6.2 qts. (5.9L)
Manual Transmission5.7 qts. (5.4L)
Stanza7.7 qts. (7.3L)
Van
With Front Heater9.2 qts. (8.7L)
With Front & Rear Heater9.6 qts. (9.1L)
240SX7.1 qts. (6.7L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-4)
Axxess10 pts. (4.7L)
Pulsar NX6.0 pts. (2.8L)
Sentra5.7 pts. (2.7L)
Stanza10 pts. (4.7L)
Manual Transmission (SAE 80W-90/API GL-4)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
2WD4.2 pts. (2.0L)
4WD8.5 pts. (4.0L)
Van4.2 pts. (2.0L)
240SX5.1 pts. (2.4L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (2)
Axxess7.9 qts. (7.4L)
Pulsar NX6.5 qts. (6.2L)
Stanza7.2 qts. (6.8L)
Sentra6.6 qts. (6.3L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (2)
Pathfinder & Pickup (2)8.3 qts. (7.8L)
Van8.7 qts. (8.2L)
240SX8.7 qts. (8.2L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Axxess2.2 pts. (1.0L)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
2WD3.1 pts. (1.5L)
4WD
Rear2.7 pts. (1.3L)
Front2.7 pts. (1.3L)
Sentra2.1 pts. (1.0L)
Van2.7 pts. (1.3L)
240SX3.8 pts. (1.8L)
Transfer Case
Pathfinder & Pickup2.3 qts. (2.2L)
Sentra2.3 pts. (1.1L)
(1) Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug. (2) Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
(1)Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug.
(2)Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.

FLUID CAPACITIES - 4-CYLINDER

FLUID CAPACITIES - V6

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Maxima4.5 qts. (4.3L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD4.2 qts. (4.0L)
4WD3.6 qts. (3.4L)
300ZX4.3 qts. (4.1L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
Maxima9.5 qts. (9.0L)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD10.4 qts. (9.8L)
4WD11.5 qts. (10.9L)
300ZX9.6 qts. (9.1L)
Manual Transmission (API GL-4/SAE 90)
Maxima & 300ZX4.3 pts. (2.0L)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
2WD5.1 pts. (2.4L)
4WD7.6 pts. (3.6L)
300ZX6.0 pts. (2.8L)
Manual Transaxle (API GL-4)
Maxima10 pts. (4.7L)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) (2)
Pathfinder & Pickup
2WD16.7 pts. (7.9L)
4WD18.0 pts. (8.5L)
300ZX16.3 pts. (7.7L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-II) (2)
Maxima15.4 pts. (7.3L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)
Pathfinder & Pickup (1)
2WD Rear5.9 pts. (2.8L)
4WD
Front3.2 pts. (1.5L)
Rear5.9 pts. (2.8L)
300ZX3.2 pts. (1.5L)
Transfer Case
Pathfinder & Pickup4.6 pts. (2.2L)
(1) Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug. (2) Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.
(1)Start capacity. Fill to top of filler plug.
(2)Start capacity. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick.

FLUID CAPACITIES - V6

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Oil & Filter(1) 7500
Air Filter30,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Spark Plugs30,000
Timing Belt60,000
(1) Every 3000 miles for severe service.
(1)Every 3000 miles for severe service.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER

Application(1) Deflection In. (mm)
Alternator
Axxess7/32 (6)
Pathfinder & Pickup3/8 (9)
Pulsar NX9/32 (7)
Sentra5/16 (8)
Stanza1/4 (6)
Van5/16 (8)
240SX1/4 (6)
A/C Compressor
Axxess3/16 (5)
Pathfinder & Pickup3/8 (9)
Pulsar NX3/16 (5)
Sentra3/16 (5)
Stanza3/16 (5)
Van13/32 (10)
240SX1/4 (6)
Power Steering Pump
Axxess7/32 (6)
Pathfinder & Pickup11/32 (9)
Pulsar NX3/16 (5)
Sentra3/16 (5)
Stanza5/16 (8)
Van11/32 (9)
240SX5/16 (8)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - 4-CYLINDER

BELT ADJUSTMENT - V6

Application(1) Deflection In. (mm)
Alternator
Maxima5/16 (8)
Pathfinder & Pickup13/32 (10)
300ZX9/32 (7)
A/C Compressor
Maxima9/32 (7)
Pathfinder & Pickup3/8 (9)
300ZX5/16 (8)
Power Steering Pump
Maxima13/32 (10)
Pathfinder & Pickup11/32 (9)
300ZX7/16 (11)
(1) Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - V6

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Axxess8.6:1
Pathfinder & Pickup8.6:1
Pulsar NX9.4:1
Sentra9.4:1
Stanza8.5:1
Van8.3:1
240SX9.1:1
Compression Pressure
Axxess175 psi (12.3 kg/cm 2 )
Pathfinder & Pickup192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 )
Pulsar NX181 psi (12.7 kg/cm 2 )
Sentra181 psi (12.7 kg/cm 2 )
Stanza175 psi (12.3 kg/cm 2 )
Van173 psi (12.2 kg/cm 2 )
240SX192 psi (13.5 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Axxess146 psi (10.3 kg/cm 2 )
Pathfinder & Pickup142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Pulsar NX142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Sentra142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Stanza146 psi (10.3 kg/cm 2 )
Van128 psi (9.0 kg/cm 2 )
240SX142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup9.0:1
300ZX10.5:1
Compression Pressure
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup173 psi (12.0 kg/cm 2 )
300ZX186 psi (13.1 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Maxima, Pathfinder & Pickup128 psi (9.0 kg/cm 2 )
300ZX142 psi (10.0 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )
(1) Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.
(1)Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS - V6

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All engines, except Z24i, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

ApplicationCold In. (mm)Hot In. (mm)
IntakeN/A.012 (.30)
ExhaustN/A.012 (.30)

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT - VAN Z24i ENGINE

4-CYLINDER VALVE ARRANGEMENT

Right Side - All intake.

Left Side - All exhaust.

V6 VALVE ARRANGEMENT

Intake Manifold Side - All intake.

Exhaust Manifold Side - All exhaust.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Axxess.7(1)
Pathfinder & Pickup.7(1)
Pulsar NX.8-1.08200-12,400
Sentra.8-1.08200-12,400
Stanza.8-1.07600-11,400
Van.8-1.07600-11,400
240SX.7(2)
(1) Secondary resistance cannot be read on Axxess, Pickup/Pathfinder and 240SX. (2) Information not available at time of publication.
(1)Secondary resistance cannot be read on Axxess, Pickup/Pathfinder and 240SX.
(2)Information not available at time of publication.

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - 4-CYLINDER (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - V6

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Maxima1.08200-12,400
Pathfinder & Pickup1.010,000
300ZX.78000

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - V6 (Ohms @ 68°F (20°C))

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

Application (1)Ohms
Plug Wires30,000 Maximum
Coil Wire7000 Maximum
(1) Not applicable to Direct Ignition Systems (DIS).
(1)Not applicable to Direct Ignition Systems (DIS).

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationNGK
AxxessZFR5E-11
Pathfinder & PickupZFR5E-11
Pulsar NXBCPR5ES-11
SentraBCPR5ES-11
StanzaBCPR5ES-11
VanBPR5ES
240SXZFR5E-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axxess.039 (1.0)14-22 (20-29)
Pathfinder & Pickup.033 (.84)14-22 (20-29)
Pulsar NX.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Sentra.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Stanza.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Van.033 (.84)14-22 (20-29)
240SX.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

SPARK PLUGS - V6

ApplicationNGK
MaximaBKR6ES-11
Pathfinder & PickupBKR6EY
300ZXPFR6B-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE - V6

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Maxima.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
Pathfinder & Pickup.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)
300ZX.041 (1.04)14-22 (20-29)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS - V6

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder, Pickup 4-Cyl). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder, Pickup 4-Cyl)
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder, Pickup 4-Cyl)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pulsar NX 4-Cyl). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pulsar NX 4-Cyl)
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pulsar NX 4-Cyl)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Van 4-Cylinder). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Van 4-Cylinder)
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Van 4-Cylinder)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima V6). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima V6)
Scheme 4: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Maxima V6)

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup V6). Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup V6)
Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Pathfinder & Pickup V6)

Firing Order (300ZX V6). Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Firing Order (300ZX V6)
Scheme 6: Firing Order (300ZX V6)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For ignition timing adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING - 4-CYLINDER (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

ApplicationManual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
Axxess15 @ 650-750(1) 15 @ 650-750
Pathfinder & Pickup10 @ 750-850(1) 10 @ 750-850
Pulsar NX7 @ 700-900(1) 7 @ 800-1000
Sentra7 @ 700-900(1) 7 @ 800-1000
Stanza15 @ 650-750(1) 15 @ 650-750
Van10 @ 750-850(1) 10 @ 850-950
240SX15 @ 700-800(1) 15 @ 700-800
(1) Automatic transmission in Neutral.
(1)Automatic transmission in Neutral.

IGNITION TIMING - 4-CYLINDER (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

ApplicationManual TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
Maxima15 @ 650-750(1) 15 @ 650-750
Pathfinder & Pickup15 @ 700-800(1) 15 @ 700-800
300ZX15 @ 650-750(1) 15 @ 720-820
(1) Automatic transmission in Neutral.
(1)Automatic transmission in Neutral.

V6 IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationAt Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle w/ Vacuumpsi (kg/cm 2 )
Axxess43 (3.0)33 (2.3)
Pathfinder & Pickup43 (3.0)33 (2.3)
Pulsar NX43 (3.0)34 (2.4)
Sentra43 (3.0)34 (2.4)
Stanza44 (3.1)37 (2.6)
Van(1)36 (2.5)
240SX43 (3.0)33 (2.3)
(1) Information not available at time of publication.
(1)Information not available at time of publication.

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS - V6

ApplicationAt Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle w/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )
Maxima44 (3.1)36 (2.5)
Pathfinder & Pickup44 (3.1)36 (2.5)
300ZX43 (3.0)36 (2.5)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS - V6

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Axxess10-14
Maxima10-14
Pathfinder & Pickup10-15
Pulsar NX1-2
Sentra1-2
Stanza10-15
Van1-2
240SX10-15
300ZX10-14

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. For idle speed and mixture adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - 4-CYLINDER

Application(1) Idle RPM(2) Idle RPMCO Level
Axxess
A/T(3) 650-750(3) 600-700(5) 5%
M/T650-750600-700(5) 5%
Pathfinder & Pickup
A/T(3) 750-850(3) 700-800(5) 5%
M/T750-850700-800(5) 5%
Pulsar NX
A/T(3) 800-1000(3) 750-8503-10%
M/T700-900675-7753-10%
Sentra
A/T(3) 800-1000(3) 750-8503-10%
M/T700-900675-7753-10%
Stanza
A/T(3) 650-750(3) 600-700(5) 5%
M/T650-750600-700(5) 5%
Van
A/T(3) 850-950(4)1-7%
M/T750-850(4)1-7%
240SX
A/T(3) 700-800(3) 650-750(5) 5%
M/T700-800650-750(5) 5%
(1) With throttle position sensor connected. (2) With throttle position sensor disconnected. (3) Automatic transmission in Neutral. (4) Idle speed is adjusted only with TPS connected. (5) Set CO level to less than 5 percent.
(1)With throttle position sensor connected.
(2)With throttle position sensor disconnected.
(3)Automatic transmission in Neutral.
(4)Idle speed is adjusted only with TPS connected.
(5)Set CO level to less than 5 percent.

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL - 4-CYLINDER

V6 IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

Application(1) Idle RPM(2) Idle RPMCO Level
Maxima
A/T(3) 650-750(3) 700.2-8%
M/T650-750700.2-8%
Pathfinder & Pickup
A/T(3) 700-800(3) 700.2-8%
M/T700-800700.2-8%
300ZX
A/T(3) 720-820(3) 720.2-8%
M/T650-750650.2-8%
(1) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected. (2) With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected. (3) Automatic transmission in Neutral.
(1)With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve connected.
(2)With Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) valve disconnected.
(3)Automatic transmission in Neutral.

V6 IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

ApplicationEngine RPM
Axxess850-1150
240SX850-1150
Pathfinder & Pickup(1)
Pulsar NX(1)
Sentra(1)
Van(1)
(1) In self-diagnostic Mode IV. The ECU Green LED comes on when vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH.
(1)In self-diagnostic Mode IV. The ECU Green LED comes on when vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH.

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED SPECIFICATIONS - 4-CYLINDER

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED SPECIFICATIONS - V6

ApplicationEngine RPM
Maxima800-1150
Pathfinder & Pickup800-1100

IDLE SWITCH ON-OFF (OFF-ON) SPEED SPECIFICATIONS - V6

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

For adjustment specifications, see the adjustment procedures in ADJUSTMENTS article.