Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 924

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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 belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, 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

CHASSIS AND BODY

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

NOTE:

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

(QR25DE)

MA-24

(VQ35DE)

Engine oil filter [Use Genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.]

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-18

(QR25DE)

MA-

25

(VQ35DE)

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)

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

MA-19

(QR25DE)

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26

(VQ35DE)

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (4)

EM-99, "Stan-

dard and Limit"

(QR25DE)

EM-

231,

"Cylinder Head"

(VQ35DE)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at number of miles, ki-
lometers or months, whichever
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Brake lines and cables

I

I

I

I

MA-35

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-36

,

MA-37

MA-37

,

MA-38

CVT fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-29

(RE0F09B)

MA-

31

(RE0F10B)

Steering gear and linkage, axle
& suspension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-38

Instruction transaxle oil

I

I

I

I

TM-17

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-34

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-29

Front drive shaft boot

I

I

I

I

MA-40

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

MA-29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN
new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered
by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: DEXRON

TM

VI type ATF or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid may also be used.

*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see "Air conditioning specification label".

Engine Oil Recommendation

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Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Fuel

QR25DE

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

75.6

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

VQ35DE

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

75.6

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 91 AKI (RON 96)

Engine oil
Drain and
refill

With oil
filter
change

QR25DE

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark

*1

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VQ35DE
USA

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

VQ35DE
Mexico

5-1/8 qt

4 1/4 qt

4.8

Without
oil filter
change

QR25DE

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

4.3

VQ35DE
USA

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

4.3

VQ35DE
Mexico

4-34/ qt

4 qt

4.5

Dry engine (Overhaul)
USA and Mexico

QR25DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

VQ35DE

5-1/4 qt

4-3/8 qt

5.0

Cooling system
with reservoir tank

QR25DE

8 qt

6-3/4 qt

7.6

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant or equivalent

VQ35DE

8-5/8 qt

7-1/4 qt

8.2

CVT fluid

RE0F09B

10-6/8 qt

9 qt

10.2

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *2

RE0F10A

8-3/4 qt

7-1/4

8.3

Instruction transaxle fluid (MTF)

3-5/8 pt

3 pt

1.7

Genuine NISSAN Instruction Transmission
Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-
4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*3

Brake and clutch fluids

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Brake grease

—

—

—

PBC (poly butyl cuprysil)

Brake pad plate grease

—

—

—

Molykote AS880N grease or equivalent

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Air conditioning system refrigerant

1.10

± 0.055 lb

0.50

± 0.025 kg 0.50 ± 0.025 kg HFC-134a (R-134a) *3

Air conditioning system oil

5.03 fl oz

5.3 fl oz

150 m

NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equiv-
alent *3

Windshield washer fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy. Select only

engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubricant Standard-

ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API

certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be

used as they could cause engine damage.

ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality, long life, year-round, anti-freeze coolant

solution. The anti-freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling system

additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze cool-

ant or equivalent with the proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized water or

distilled water.

• Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling system.

SAIA1514E

1.

API certification mark

2.

API service symbol

For outside temperatures down to:

Anti-freeze coolant mixture ratio

° C

° F

Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze coolant

Demineralized water or distilled

water

– 35

°

– 30

°

50 %

50 %