Infiniti I30 (A33). Manual — part 551

Item

Reference page

Brake pedal and
booster

Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper dis-
tance under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be
sure to keep floor mats away from the pedal.

BR-13, “Brake Pedal

and Bracket” and

BR-21, “Brake Booster”

Parking brake

Check that the lever has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle is
held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied.

BR-37, “Parking Brake

Control”

Automatic transaxle
“Park” mechanism

Check that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly
and smoothly. On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely
with the selector lever in the “P” position without applying any brakes.

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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

Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.

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Engine coolant level

Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.

MA-15

Radiator and hoses

Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc.,
that may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks,
deformation, deterioration or loose connections.

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Brake fluid level

Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on
the reservoir.

MA-24

Battery

Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.

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Engine drive belts

Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

MA-13

Engine oil level

Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and
turning off the engine.

MA-17

Power steering fluid
level and lines

Check the level on the dipstick with the engine off. Check the lines for
improper attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

MA-25

Automatic transaxle
fluid level

Check the level on the dipstick after putting the selector lever in “P” with the
engine idling.

MA-21

Exhaust system

Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately
locate the trouble and correct it.

MA-21

Underbody

The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these
substances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and
around the exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be
thoroughly flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where
mud and dirt can easily accumulate.

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Fluid leaks

Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the
vehicle has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner
after use is normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are
evident, check for the cause and correct it immediately.

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GI

EM

LC

EC

FE

AT

AX

SU

BR

ST

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MA-5

NHMA0005

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

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

I

Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

I

Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.

I

Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

I

Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as
police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

I

Driving in dusty conditions.

I

Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

I

Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

Emission Control
System Maintenance

MA-7

Chassis and Body
Maintenance

MA-8

Schedule 2

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

Emission Control
System Maintenance

MA-9

Chassis and Body
Maintenance

MA-10

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MA-6

Schedule 1

NHMA0005S01

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

NHMA0005S0101

Abbreviations

:

R

=

Replace.

I

=

Inspect.

Correct

or

replace

if

necessary

.

[

]:

At

the

mileage

intervals

only

MAINTENANCE

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

INTER

V

A

L

Reference

Section

-

Page

or

-

Content

T

itle

Perform

at

number

of

miles,

kilome-

ters

or

months,

whichever

comes

first.

Miles

x

1,000

(km

x

1,000)

Months

3.8

(6)

3

7.5

(12)

6

1

1.3

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.8

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.3

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

33.8

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.3

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.8

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.3

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Drive

belts

NOTE

(1)

I*

MA-13

Air

cleaner

filter

NOTE

(2)

[R]

[R]

MA-17

EV

AP

vapor

lines

I*

I*

MA-20

Fuel

lines

I*

I*

MA-16

Fuel

filter

NOTE

(3)

Engine

coolant

NOTE

(4)

R*

MA-15

Engine

oil

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

MA-17

Engine

oil

filter

(Use

part

No.

15208-

31U00

or

equivalent.)

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

MA-18

Spark

plugs

(PLA

TINUM-TIPPED

type)

Replace

every

105,000

miles

(169,000

km).

MA-18

Intake

&

exhaust

valve

clearance*

NOTE

(5)

EM-51,

“V

alve

Clearance”

NOTE:

(1)

After

60,000

miles

(96,000

km)

or

48

months,

inspect

every

15,000

miles

(24,000

km)

or

12

months.

(2)

If

operating

mainly

in

dusty

conditions,

more

frequent

maintenance

may

be

required.

(3)

Maintenance-free

item.

For

service

procedures,

refer

to

FE

section.

(4)

After

60,000

miles

(96,000

km)

or

48

months,

replace

every

30,000

miles

(48,000

km)

or

24

months.

(5)

If

valve

noise

increases,

inspect

valve

clearance.

★

Maintenance

items

and

intervals

with

“*”

are

recommended

by

INFINITI

for

reliable

vehicle

operation.

The

owner

need

not

perform

such

maintenance

in

o

rder

to

maintain

the

emission

warranty

or

manufacturer

recall

liability

.

Other

maintenance

items

and

intervals

are

required.

GI

EM

LC

EC

FE

AT

AX

SU

BR

ST

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Schedule 1

MA-7

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

NHMA0005S0102

Abbreviations

:

R

=

Replace

,

I

=

Inspect.

Correct

or

replace

if

necessary

.

MAINTENANCE

OPERA

TION

MAINTENANCE

INTER

V

A

L

Reference

Section

-

Page

or

-

Content

T

itle

Perform

at

number

of

miles,

kilome-

ters

or

months,

whichever

comes

first.

Miles

x

1,000

(km

x

1,000)

Months

3.8

(6)

3

7.5

(12)

6

1

1.3

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.8

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.3

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

33.8

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.3

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.8

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.3

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Brake

lines

&

cables

IIII

MA-24

Brake

pads

&

rotors

IIIIIIII

MA-24

Automatic

transaxle

fluid

NOTE

(1)

IIII

MA-21

Steering

gear

&

linkage,

axle

&

sus-

pension

parts

IIIIIIII

MA-25

NOTE

(3)

T

ire

rotation

NOTE

(4)

MA-4

Front

drive

shaft

boots

IIIIIIII

AX-4,

“DRIVE

SHAFT”

Exhaust

system

IIIIIIII

MA-21

Supplemental

air

bag

system

and

supplemental

side

air

bag

systems

NOTE

(2)

RS-19,

“Mainte-

nance

Items”

V

entilation

air

filter

IRIRIRIR

HA-123,

“V

entila-

tion

Air

Filter”

ASCD

vacuum

hoses

IIII

EL-297,

“ASCD

ACTUA

T

OR/PUMP

CHECK”

NOTE:

(1)

If

towing

a

trailer

,

using

a

camper

or

a

car-top

carrier

,

o

r

driving

on

rough

or

muddy

roads,

change

(not

just

inspect)

oil

at

every

30,000

miles

(48,0

00

km)

or

24

months.

(2)

Inspect

the

supplemental

air

bag

systems

10

years

after

the

date

of

manufacture

noted

on

the

FMVSS

certification

label.

(3)

Refer

to

SU-6,

“Front

Suspention

Parts”,

SU-19,

“Rear

Suspention

Parts”,

AX-3,

“Front

Axle

Parts”

and

AX-18,

“Rear

Axle

Parts”.

(4)

Refer

to

“T

ire

rotation”

under

the

“General

maintenance”

heading

earlier

in

this

section.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Schedule 1 (Cont’d)

MA-8