Emission Control System Maintenance

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

MAINTENANCE OPERATION DESCRIPTION

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 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⁽⁵⁾

Air cleaner filter

[R]

EVAP vapor lines

I⁽⁵⁾

Fuel lines

I⁽⁵⁾

Fuel filter

NOTE ⁽²⁾

Engine coolant

NOTE ⁽³⁾

R⁽⁵⁾

Engine oil

Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208 65F01 or equivalent.

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED type)

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

Intake & exhaust valve clearance⁽⁵⁾

NOTE ⁽⁴⁾

⁽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.

⁽²⁾	Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FUEL SYSTEM .

⁽³⁾	After 60, 000 miles (96, 000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30, 000 miles (48, 000 km) or 24 months.

⁽⁴⁾	If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

⁽⁵⁾	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.