Nissan Frontier. Instruction — part 997

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is

mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-

formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

A — Driving under dusty conditions

B — Driving repeatedly short distances

C — Towing a trailer or caravan

D — Extensive idling

E —Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either

extremely low or extremely high

F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas

G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials

H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert

I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas

MAINTENANCE FOR OFF-ROAD DRIVING (4WD ONLY)

Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water, more frequent maintenance may be required of the

following items.

• Brake pads and rotors

• Brake lines and hoses

• Differential gear oil, transfer fluid and automatic transmission fluid

• Steering linkage

• Propeller shafts and front drive shafts

• Air cleaner filter

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference

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Air cleaner filter

Viscous paper filter Replace

More frequently

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Engine oil and engine oil filter

Replace

Every 5,000 km (3,000
miles) or 3 months

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Brake fluid

Replace

Every 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 months

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Automatic transmission fluid

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000
miles) or 24 months

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Differential gear oil

Replace

Every 40,000 km (24,000
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Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts

Inspect

Every 20,000 km (12,000
miles) or 12 months

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Propeller shaft & drive shafts

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 months

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Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

Inspect

Every 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 months

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Air conditioner filter

Replace

More frequently

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants

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QR25DE

*1: For further details. Refer to

MA-17, "FOR USA AND CANADA : SAE Viscosity Number"

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*2: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: DEXRON

TM

VI type ATF may also be used.

*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.
*6: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: For further details. Refer to

GI-31, "Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) QR25DE and VQ40DE"

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*8: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all
specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

VQ40DE

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80

21-1/8 gal

17-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *7

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

4.6

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30*8

Without oil fil-
ter change

4.3

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

5.0

5-1/4 qt

4-3/8 qt

Cooling system

With reservoir
at MAX level

9.4

10 qt

8-1/4 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life An-
tifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

10.3

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2

Instruction transmission fluid (MTF)
(5 M/T)

2.9

6-1/8 pt

5-1/8 pt

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

Rear final drive oil

C200

1.6

3-3/8 pt

2-7/8 pt

API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE
75W-90 *6

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0

2-1/8 pt

1-3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3

Brake and clutch fluids

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

Multi-purpose grease

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NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

1-1/4 gal

1 gal

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.70

± 0.05 kg

1.54

± 0.11 lb

1.54

± 0.11 lb HFC-134a (R-134a) *5

Air conditioning system oil

180 m

6.1 fl oz

6.3 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR) *5

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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*1: For further details. Refer to

MA-17, "FOR USA AND CANADA : SAE Viscosity Number"

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*2: If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used. Using automatic transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

*3: DEXRON

TM

VI type ATF may also be used.

*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*5: For further details, see “Air conditioner Specification Label”.
*6: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*7: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0

° C (32° F).

*8: For further details. Refer to

GI-31, "Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) QR25DE and VQ40DE"

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*9: Using fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer durability, and may damage
the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*10: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.

FOR USA AND CANADA : SAE Viscosity Number

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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-

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80

21-1/8 gal

17-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI (RON 91) *8

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

5.1

5-3/8 qt

4-1/2 qt

• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equiv-

alent*10

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark

*1

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

Without oil fil-
ter change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

6.3

6 5/8 qt

5-1/2 qt

Cooling system

With reservoir
at MAX level

10.2

10-3/4 qt

9 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/ Coolant (blue) or equivalent

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

10.3

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2

Instruction transmission
fluid (MTF)
(6 M/T)

2WD

4.0

8-3/8 pt

7 pt

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

4WD

4.2

8-7/8 pt

7-3/8 pt

Rear final drive oil

C200

1.6

3-3/8 pt

2-7/8 pt

API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity
SAE 75W-90 *6

M226

2.0

4-1/4 pt

3-1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN differential oil syn-
thetic 75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic
gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-140 *6

Transfer fluid

TX15B

2.0

2-1/8 qt

1-3/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recom-
mended *9.

Front final drive oil

0.85

1-3/4 pt

1-1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hy-
poid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5
Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *7

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1.0

2-1/8 pt

1-3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *3

Brake and clutch fluid

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

Multi-purpose grease

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NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.5

1-1/4 gal

1 gal

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer
Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-freeze or
equivalent

A/C system refrigerant

0.70

± 0.05 kg

1.54

± 0.11 lb

1.54

± 0.11 lb

HFC-134a (R134a) *5

A/C system oil

180 m

6.1 fl oz

6.3 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR)*5

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

ization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard (2). These oils have the API

certification mark (1) 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.

FOR USA AND CANADA : Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life

Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-

freeze solution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine cooling system additives are not nec-

essary.

WARNING:

• Do not remove the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Wait until the engine and

radiator cool down. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radia-

tor.

• The radiator is equipped with a pressure type radiator cap. To prevent engine damage, use only a

genuine NISSAN radiator cap.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Cool-

ant (blue) or equivalent. Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is pre-diluted to pro-

vide antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). If additional freeze protection is needed due to weather

where the vehicle is operated, add Genuine NISSAN long life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) concentrate

following the directions on the container. If an equivalent coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) is used, follow the coolant manufacturer’s instructions to maintain

minimum antifreeze protection to -34

°F (-37°C). The use of other types of coolant solutions other

than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent may damage the engine

cooling system.

• Mixing any other type of coolant other than Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue),

including Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (green), or the use of non-distilled water will

reduce the life expectancy of the factory filled coolant.

FOR MEXICO
FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants

INFOID:0000000009478620

VQ40DE

1.

API certification mark

2.

API service symbol

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Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

80

21-1/8 gal

17-5/8 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter change

5.1

5-3/8 qt

4-1/2 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
API grade SL, SM or SN *1
ILSAC grade GF-3, GF-4 or GF-5 *1
Viscosity SAE 10W-30 *1

Without oil filter
change

4.8

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

6.3

6-5/8 qt

5-1/2 qt

Cooling system
(with reservoir at “MAX” level)

10.2

10-3/4 qt

9 qt

Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant
(blue) or equivalent *2