Nissan Almera 2002 User Manual
MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR
EUROPE).........................................................................4
Engine and Emission Control Maintenance
(QG18DE/SR20DE engine).........................................4
Engine Maintenance (YD22DDTi engine)...................6
Chassis and Body Maintenance..................................7
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions..........8
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................9
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)............................9
QG18DE/SR20DE ENGINES
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)..........................11
YD22DDTI ENGINE
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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SECTION
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)............13
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)..........................15
QG18DE/SR20DE ENGINES
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)..........................17
YD22DDTI ENGINE
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)............19
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS...........20
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................20
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................21
GASOLINE ENGINE
DIESEL ENGINE
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio....................................22
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
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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 for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
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Windshield wiper
blades
Doors and engine
hood
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). SU-8
Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. —
Check that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate
properly.Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.
BT-7
BT-13
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Item Reference page
Lamps Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps,
and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.
Warning lamps and
chimes
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play.
Make sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)
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Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
RS-3
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid
Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. LC-19, LC-59
Engine oil level Check the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off
Brake and clutch
fluid levels
Battery Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
the engine.
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
lines.
LC-8, LC-28
BR-7
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PERIODICMAINTENANCE(EXCEPTFOREUROPE)
EngineandEmissionControlMaintenance(QG18DE/SR20DEengine)
EngineandEmissionControlMaintenance
(QG18DE/SR20DEengine)
Abbreviations: I=Inspectandcorrectorreplaceasnecessary,R=Replace,A=Adjust,C=Clean,E=Checkandcorrectthe
enginecoolantmixtureratio.
MAINTENANCEOPERATION MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
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km×1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Performeitheratnumberofkilometers
(miles)ormonths,whichevercomesfirst.
Torqueofmanifolds&exhausttubenuts*1 I —
Intake&exhaustvalveclearance*2 AAAAEM-42
DriveBelts I*1 I*1 I I*1 I
Engineoil(UseAPISE,SF,SG,SHorSJ
oil.)★
Engineoilfilter(UsePartNo.15208
65F01orequivalent)★
Enginecoolant(UseNissangenuine
enginecoolantorequivalentinitsquality.)
Coolingsystem IIII
Fuellines I I FE-5
Aircleanerfilter(Viscouspapertype)★ RR
(mile×1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months — 612182430364248
Underhoodandundervehicle
RRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR
SeeNOTE(1)
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EM-17,
EM-86
LC-8,
LC-28
LC-9,
LC-28
LC-19,
LC-59
LC-12,
LC-32
EM-18,
EM-88
Fuelfilter SeeNOTE(2) FE-9
Positivecrankcaseventilation(PCV)sys-
tem
Sparkplugs(Conventionaltype)*3 R R
Sparkplugs(Conventionaltype,For
leadedfuel)*1
Sparkplugs(Conventionaltype,For
unleadedfuel)*1
Sparkplugs(PLATINUMTYPE) Replaceevery100,000km(60,000miles)
Ignitionleads I I EC-816
EVAPvaporlines(Withcarboncanister) I I
Vacuumhoses&connections*1 IIII
Heatedoxygensensor(Exhaustgassensor)
NOTE:
Maintenanceitemwith“★”shouldbeperformedmorefrequentlyaccordingto“MaintenanceUnderSevereDrivingCondi-
tions”.
(1)UseNissangenuineenginecoolantorequivalentinitsquality,inordertoavoidpossiblealuminiumcorrosionwithinthe
enginecoolingsystemcausedbytheuseofnon-genuineenginecoolant.Afterfirstreplacement,replaceevery40,000km(24,
000miles)or24months.
(2)Maintenance-freeitem.Forserviceprocedures,refertoFEsection.
I*1 I*1 I*1 I*1
IRIRIRIR
IIIRIIIR
II
EC-42,
EC-576
EM-19,
EM-89
EM-19,
EM-89
EM-19,
EM-89
EM-19,
EM-89
EC-41,
EC-575
EC-33,
EC-568
EC-191,
EC-717
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Engine and Emission Control Maintenance (QG18DE/SR20DE engine) (Cont’d)
*1: Models without three way catalyst
*2: For models with three way catalyst, periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
*3: Models with three way catalyst
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Engine Maintenance (YD22DDTi engine)
Engine Maintenance (YD22DDTi engine)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, D = Check filter and drain water.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months, whichever
comes first.
Torque of manifolds & exhaust tube
nuts
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1) EM-214
Drive belts IIIIIEM-166
Engine oil (Use API CD, CE, CF,
CF-4 oil.)★
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)★
Engine coolant (Use Nissan genuine
engine coolant or equivalent in its
quality.)
Cooling system IIIILC-53
km × 1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
(mile × 1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months — 6 12182430364248
Underhood and under vehicle
I —
See NOTE (5) Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months LC-47
See NOTE (2) Replace every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months LC-48
See NOTE (3) E R LC-59
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Fuel lines I I FE-15
Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper
type)★
Fuel filter★ DDDRDDDR FE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-1085
NOTE:
Maintenance item with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Oil filter element assembly (part No. 15208 AD200) and O-ring seal (part No. 15226 AD200) are replacement parts.
(3) Use Nissan genuine engine coolant 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. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24,
000 miles) or 24 months.
(4) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and, if
necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
(5) Never use CG-4 oil.
R R EM-169
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes
first.
Brake & clutch fluid (For level &
leaks)★
Brake fluid★ R R BR-7
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valve
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)
Brake, clutch & exhaust systems IIIIIIII
H·CVT fluid (For level and leaks) IIIIIIII AT-10
km × 1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
(mile × 1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months — 6 12182430364248
Underhood and under vehicle
IIIIIIII BR-7
I I BR-16
I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I ST-7
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BR-7,
CL-5,
FE-13,
FE-15,
FE-23
H·CVT fluid★ R R AT-11
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts & drive shafts★
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate
& balance wheels)
Brake pads, rotors & other brake components★
Lock, hinges & hoods latch★ L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L
Seat belts, buckles, retractors,
anchors & adjuster
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(For free play, stroke & operation)
Ventilation air filter★ Replace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months HA-103
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2) IIIII —
NOTE:
(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.
Maintenance item with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions”.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
*1: Models except for Australia
*2: Models without three way catalyst
I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I
I*2IIII
IIII
IIIIIIII
IIIIRS-3
I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I
MT-10,
MT-11
ST-7,
SU-5,
SU-18
SU-15,
SU-27
BR-24,
BR-28
BT-7,
BT-13
BR-11,
BR-40,
CL-5
MA-7
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