Emission Control System Maintenance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (1 Of 2) - SCHEDULE 1

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference - Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1, 000
(km x 1, 000)
Months

3.75
(6)
3

7.50
(12)
6

11.25
(18)
9

15
(24)
12

18.75
(30)
15

22.5
(36)
18

26.25
(42)
21

30
(48)
24

Drive belts

NOTE ⁽¹⁾

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE) (QR), ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE ENGINE) (VQ)

Air cleaner filter

NOTE ⁽²⁾

[R]

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), CHANGING ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER (VQ)

EVAP vapor lines

I⁽⁶⁾

CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES (QR), INSTALLATION (VQ)

Fuel lines

I⁽⁶⁾

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM (VQ)

Fuel filter

NOTE ⁽³⁾

Engine coolant

NOTE ⁽⁴⁾

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE) (QR), ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE ENGINE) (VQ)

Engine oil

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), CHANGING ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER (VQ)

Engine oil filter

CHANGING OIL FILTER (QR), CHANGING OIL FILTER (VQ)

Spark plugs (PLATINUMTIPPED type)

Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km).

CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) (QR), CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) (VQ)

Intake and exhaust valve clearance⁽⁶⁾

NOTE ⁽⁵⁾

VALVE (QR), CYLINDER HEAD (VQ)

⁽¹⁾	After 60, 000 miles (96, 000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reaches the maximum limit.

⁽²⁾	If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

⁽³⁾	Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FUEL SYSTEM .

⁽⁴⁾	After 60, 000 miles (96, 000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km) or 24 months.

⁽⁵⁾	If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

⁽⁶⁾	Maintenance items and intervals with "*" are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (2 Of 2) - SCHEDULE 1

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference - Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1, 000
(km x 1, 000)
Months

33.75
(54)
27

37.5
(60)
30

41.25
(66)
33

45
(72)
36

48.75
(78)
39

52.5
(84)
42

56.25
(90)
45

60
(96)
48

Drive belts

NOTE ⁽¹⁾

I⁽⁶⁾

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE) (QR), ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE ENGINE) (VQ)

Air cleaner filter

NOTE ⁽²⁾

[R]

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), CHANGING ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER (VQ)

EVAP vapor lines

I⁽⁶⁾

CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES (QR), INSTALLATION (VQ)

Fuel lines

I⁽⁶⁾

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM (VQ)

Fuel filter

NOTE ⁽³⁾

Engine coolant

NOTE ⁽⁴⁾

R⁽⁶⁾

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE) (QR), ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE ENGINE) (VQ)

Engine oil

CHECKING FUEL LINES (QR), CHANGING ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER (VQ)

Engine oil filter

CHANGING OIL FILTER (QR), CHANGING OIL FILTER (VQ)

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED type)

Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km).

CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) (QR), CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) (VQ)

Intake and exhaust valve clearance⁽⁶⁾

NOTE ⁽⁴⁾

VALVE (QR), CYLINDER HEAD (VQ)

⁽¹⁾	After 60, 000 miles (96, 000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15, 000 miles (24, 000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reaches the maximum limit.

⁽²⁾	If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

⁽³⁾	Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FUEL SYSTEM .

⁽⁴⁾	After 60, 000 miles (96, 000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km) or 24 months.

⁽⁵⁾	If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

⁽⁶⁾	Maintenance items and intervals with "*" are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required.