Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 923

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in

which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic

maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.

Schedule 1

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

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

Schedule 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include
one or more of the following 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.

Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance

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Chassis and Body
Maintenance

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Schedule 2

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.

Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance

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Chassis and Body
Maintenance

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Reference

Section -

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Content Title

Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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)

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

MA-17

(QR25DE)

MA-24

(VQ35DE)

EVAP vapor lines

I*

MA-20

(QR25DE)

MA-27

(VQ35DE)

Fuel lines

I*

MA-16

(QR25DE)

MA-23

(VQ35DE)

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

(QR25DE)

MA-24

(VQ35DE)

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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(QR25DE)

MA-25

(VQ35DE)

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)

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

MA-19

(QR25DE)

MA-26

(VQ35DE)

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

EM-99, "Stan-
dard and Lim-

it"

(QR25DE)

EM-231,

"Cylinder He

ad"

(VQ35DE)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section -

Page or -

Content Title

Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

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Page or -

Content Title

Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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*

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

MA-17

(QR25DE)

MA-24

(VQ35DE)

EVAP vapor lines

I*

MA-20

(QR25DE)

MA-27

(VQ35DE)

Fuel lines

I*

MA-16

(QR25DE)

MA-23

(VQ35DE)

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

R*

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)

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)

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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) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) 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.

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped
type)

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

MA-19

(QR25DE)

MA-26

(VQ35DE)

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

EM-99,

"Standard
and Limit"

(QR25DE)

EM-231,

"Cylinder He

ad"

(VQ35DE)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section -

Page or -

Content Title

Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section -

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tent 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

Brake lines & cables

I

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-36

,

MA-37

MA-37

,

MA-38

CVT fluid

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-29

(RE0F09B)

MA-31

(RE0F10B)

Instruction transaxle oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

TM-17

Steering gear and linkage,
axle & suspension parts

I

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Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

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Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-29

Front drive shaft boot

I

I

I

I

MA-40

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with Consult-III every
60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change the CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to

TM-241, "Changing"

RE0F09B or

TM-417, "Changing

CVT Fluid"

RE0F10B.) 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) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

Schedule 2

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section - Page

or - 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

Brake lines & cables

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

MA-29

(RE0F09B)

MA-31

(RE0F10B)

Instruction transaxle oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

TM-17

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-38

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-34

Front drive shaft boot

I

I

I

I

MA-29

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

MA-29

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or -

Content Title

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

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

MA-17

(QR25DE)

MA-24

(VQ35DE)

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-20

(QR25DE)

MA-27

(VQ35DE)

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-16

(QR25DE)

MA-23

(VQ35DE)

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

MA-14

(QR25DE)

MA-21

(VQ35DE)