Nissan Xterra. Manual — part 496

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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NOTE:
• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if

found damaged.

• (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
• (3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to the FL section.
• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles

(120,000 km) or 60 months.

• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50%

demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory fill coolant.

• (6) 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 Maintenance

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

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

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Engine oil

R

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R

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Engine oil filter

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

MA-21

Intake and exhaust valve clearance*

NOTE (6)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

54

Brake lines & cables

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

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Brake fluid

R

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Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

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Manual transmission gear oil, trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

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I

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

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Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(AWD models)

I

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

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Brake lines & cables

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Brake pads & rotors

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Brake fluid

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NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) If towing a trailer, 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. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or 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.

• (2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every

20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

• (3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

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

• 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.

Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

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Manual transmission gear oil, trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

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Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(AWD models)

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

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MA-33

BR-15

Brake fluid

R

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MA-33

Automatic transmission fluid

NOTE (1)

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MA-24

Manual transmission gear oil, transfer
fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE (2)

I

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MA-27
MA-27

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

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MA-34
MA-35

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-31
WT-47

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots
(AWD models)

I

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MA-28

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-24

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

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• 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.

Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.

Maintenance item

Maintenance

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or 12 months

MA-33

Brake pads & rotors

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months

MA-33

BR-15

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months

MA-34
MA-35

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models)

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months

MA-28

Exhaust system

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details. Refer to

MA-13, "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: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0

° C (32° F).

*7: For further details. Refer to

GI-29, "Fuel"

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*8: See a NISSAN dealer for service for synthetic oil.
*9: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and transfer dura-
bility and may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

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

5.1

5-3/8 qt

4-1/2 qt

Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equiva-
lent*10
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

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

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

Manual transmission (MT)

4WD

4.2

4-3/8 qt

3-5/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN Manual 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 *8

M226

2.0

4-1/4 pt

3-1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN differential oil synthetic
75W-140 or API GL-5 synthetic gear oil,
Viscosity SAE 75W-140 *8

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

R180A

0.85

1-3/4 pt

1-1/2 pt

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid
Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5 Viscosi-
ty SAE 80W-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 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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GPL-204

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