Nissan Pathfinder: Maintenance - Periodic Maintenance

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For Usa and Canada Nissan Pathfinder R53

Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

STANDARD MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary

MAINTENANCE OPERATION		MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.	Miles x 1,000 (km x 1,000) Months	5 (8) 6	10 (16) 12	15 (24) 18	20 (32) 24	25 (40) 30	30 (48) 36	35 (56) 42	40 (64) 48	45 (72) 54
Air cleaner filter	See NOTE (1)						R
Automatic transmission fluid		Replace every 90,000 miles (144,000 km)
Brake fluid					R				R
Brake lines & cables			I		I		I		I
Brake pads and rotors			I		I		I		I
Engine drive belts	See NOTE (2)								I*
Engine coolant*	See NOTE (3)(4)
Engine oil and oil filter	See NOTE (5)		R		R		R		R
Fuel tank vapor vent system and fuel lines/connections					I*				I*
Exhaust system					I				I
Fuel filter	See NOTE (6)
Intake & exhaust valve clearance*	See NOTE (7)
Intelligent Key battery				I			R			R
In-cabin microfilter				R			R			R
Propeller shaft (4WD models) and drive shaft boots			I		I		I		I
Spark plugs
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts					I				I
Tire rotation	See NOTE (8)
Transfer fluid, differential gear oil & coupling oil	See NOTE (9)		I		I		I		I

MAINTENANCE OPERATION		MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.	Miles x 1,000 (km x 1,000) Months	50 (80) 60	55 (88) 66	60 (96) 72	65 (104 78	70 (112) 84	75 (120) 90	80 (128 96	85 (136) 102	90 (144) 108
Air cleaner filter	See NOTE (1)			R						R
Automatic transmission fluid		Replace every 90,000 miles (144,000 km)
Brake fluid				R				R
Brake lines & cables		I		I		I		I		I
Brake pads and rotors		I		I		I		I		I
Engine drive belts	See NOTE (2)	I*		I*		I*		I*		I*
Engine coolant*	See NOTE (3)(4)
Engine oil and oil filter	See NOTE (5)	R		R		R		R		R
Fuel tank vapor vent system and fuel lines/connections				I*				I*
Exhaust system				I				I
Fuel filter	See NOTE (6)
Intake & exhaust valve clearance*	See NOTE (7)
Intelligent Key battery				R			R			R
In-cabin microfilter				R			R			R
Propeller shaft (4WD models) and drive shaft boots		I		I		I		I		I
Spark plugs
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts				I				I
Tire rotation	See NOTE (8)
Transfer fluid, differential gear oil & coupling oil	See NOTE (9)	I		I		I		I		I

MAINTENANCE OPERATION		MAINTENANCE INTERVAL						Reference Page
Perform either at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.	Miles x 1,000 (km x 1,000) Months	95 (152) 114	100 (160) 120	105 (168) 126	110 (176) 132	115 (184) 138	120 (192) 144
Air cleaner filter	See NOTE (1)						R	Removal and Installation
Automatic transmission fluid		Replace every 90,000 miles (144,000 km)						Replacement
Brake fluid			R				R	Draining Refilling
Brake lines and cables			I		I		I	Inspection
Brake pads and rotors			I		I		I	Inspection of Pad (Front brake) Inspection of Rotor (Front brake) Inspection of Pad (Rear brake) Inspection of Rotor (Rear brake)
Engine drive belts	See NOTE (2)		I*		I*		I*	Checking Drive Belt
Engine coolant*	See NOTE (3)(4)							Draining Refilling
Engine oil and oil filter	See NOTE (5)		R		R		R	Removal and Installation
Fuel tank vapor vent system and fuel lines/connections			I*				I*	Inspection Inspection
Exhaust system			I				I	Inspection
Fuel filter	See NOTE (6)							—
Intake & exhaust valve clearance*	See NOTE (7)							Valve Clearance
Intelligent Key battery				R			R	Removal and Installation
In-cabin microfilter				R			R	Removal and Installation
Propeller shaft (4WD models) and drive shaft boots			I		I		I	Inspection Inspection
Spark plugs				R				Removal and Installation
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts			I				I	Inspection Inspection
Tire rotation	See NOTE (8)							Adjustment
Transfer fluid, differential gear oil & coupling oil	See NOTE (9)		I		I		I	Inspection Inspection

NOTE:

• Maintenance items and intervals with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to "Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions".

• (1) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

• (2) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found damaged.

• (3) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.

• (4) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the factory fill coolant.

• (5) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, please change the engine oil and filter within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km). After replacing the engine oil, reset the display.

• (6) Periodic maintenance is not required.

• (7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

• (8) For additional information on tire rotation, refer to "General maintenance" in the section.

• (9) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the Nissan Pathfinder 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

• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic.

• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.

• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.

For Mexico Nissan Pathfinder R53

Periodic Maintenance

The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and Nissan Pathfinder vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, E = Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION								Reference page
Perform at a kilometers (miles) or month interval, whichever comes first.	km × 1,000 (Miles × 1,000) Months	15 (9) 12	30 (18) 24	45 (27) 36	60 (36) 48	75 (45) 60	90 (54) 72
Underhood and under Nissan Pathfinder vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearance	See NOTE (1)							Valve Clearance
Drive belt	See NOTE (2)		I		I		I	Checking Drive Belt
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)	See NOTE (3)	R	R	R	R	R	R	Draining Refilling
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN engine oil filter or equivalent)	See NOTE (3)	R	R	R	R	R	R	Removal and Installation
Engine coolant	See NOTE (4)		E		E		E	Draining Refilling
Cooling system			I		I		I	System Inspection
Fuel lines			I				I	Inspection
Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)			R		R		R	Removal and Installation
Fuel filter (In-tank type)	See NOTE (5)							—
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)		Replace every 90,000 km (54,000 miles)						Removal and Installation
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister)			I		I		I	Inspection

NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.

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

• (2) Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.

• (3) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, please change the engine oil and filter within two weeks or less than 800 km (500 miles). After replacing the engine oil, reset the display.

• (4) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months. First replacement interval is 150,000 km (90,000 miles) or 96 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 km (45,000 miles) or 48 months.

• (5) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace

MAINTENANCE OPERATION								Reference page
Perform at a kilometers (miles) or month interval, whichever comes first.	km × 1,000 (Miles × 1,000) Months	15 (9) 12	30 (18) 24	45 (27) 36	60 (36) 48	75 (45) 60	90 (54) 72
Underhood and under Nissan Pathfinder vehicle
Brake line & cables		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Brake fluid (For level and leaks)		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Brake fluid			R		R		R	Draining Refilling
Exhaust system			I		I		I	Inspection
Automatic transmission fluid		Replace every 150,000 km (90,000 miles)						Replacement
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks)		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Rear differential gear oil & coupling oil (For level & leaks)		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Propeller shaft & drive shaft		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection Inspection
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts			I		I		I	Inspection Inspection
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels)		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection of Pad (Front brake) Inspection of Rotor (Front brake) Inspection of Pad (Rear brake) Inspection of Rotor (Rear brake)
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors & adjusters		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Foot brake & parking brake (For free play, stroke & operation)		I	I	I	I	I	I	Inspection
Air conditioner filter			R		R		R	Removal and Installation

NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the Nissan Pathfinder 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

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 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 driving in water

 Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary

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