Emission Control System Maintenance

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. []: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION		MAINTENANCE INTERVAL								Reference
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first.	Miles x 1, 000 (km x 1, 000) Months	3.75 (6) 3	7.5 (12) 6	11.25 (18) 9	15 (24) 12	18.75 (30) 15	22.5 (36) 18	26.25 (42) 21	30 (48) 24	QG18DE	QR25DE
Drive belt	NOTE (1)									"CHECKING DRIVE BELTS "	"CHECKING DRIVE BELTS "
Air cleaner filter	NOTE (2)								[R]	"CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER "	"CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER "
EVAP vapor lines									I*	"CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES "	"CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES "
Fuel lines									I*	"CHECKING FUEL LINES "	"CHECKING FUEL LINES "
Fuel filter	NOTE (3)									-
Engine coolant	NOTE (4)									"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT "	"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT "
Engine oil		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	"CHANGING ENGINE OIL "	"CHANGING ENGINE OIL "
Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-65F01, 15208-9E000 or equiv.)		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	"CHANGING OIL FILTER "	-
Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-9E000 or equiv.		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	-	"CHANGING OIL FILTER "
Spark plugs (Double PLATINUM-TIPPED type)		Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km)								"CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM TIPPED TYPE) "	"CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM TIPPED TYPE) "
Intake and exhaust valve clearance	NOTE (5)*									"VALVE CLEARANCE "	-
NOTE: (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 belt if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (for QR25DE engine) reaches the maximum limit. (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required. (3) Maintenance-free item. (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.
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 SCHEDULE 1

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. []: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION		MAINTENANCE INTERVAL								Reference
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	QG18DE	QR25DE
Drive belt	NOTE (1)								I*	"CHECKING DRIVE BELTS "	"CHECKING DRIVE BELTS "
Air cleaner filter	NOTE (2)								[R]	"CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER "	"CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER "
EVAP vapor lines									I*	"CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES "	"CHECKING EVAP VAPOR LINES "
Fuel lines									I*	"CHECKING FUEL LINES "	"CHECKING FUEL LINES "
Fuel filter	NOTE (3)									-
Engine coolant	NOTE (4)								R*	"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT "	"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT "
Engine oil		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	"CHANGING ENGINE OIL "	"CHANGING ENGINE OIL "
Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-65F01, 15208-9E000 or equiv.)		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	"CHANGING OIL FILTER "	-
Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-9E000 or equiv.)		R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	-	"CHANGING OIL FILTER "
Spark plugs (Double PLATINUM-TIPPED type)		Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km)								"CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM TIPPED TYPE) "	"CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM TIPPED TYPE) "
Intake and exhaust valve clearance	NOTE (5)*									"VALVE CLEARANCE "	-
NOTE: (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 belt if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (for QR25DE engine) reaches the maximum limit. (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required. (3) Maintenance-free item. (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.
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.