Get Maintenance and schedules -> Explanation of general maintenance items Guide for Nissan Qashqai SUV 2020

EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED

MAINTENANCE ITEMS

The following descriptions are provided

to give you a better understanding of the

scheduled maintenance items that

should be regularly checked or replaced.

The maintenance schedule indicates at

which mileage/time intervals each item

requires service.

In addition to scheduled maintenance,

your vehicle requires that some items be

checked during normal day-to-day op-

eration. Refer to “General maintenance”

(P.9-2).

tion, see “Cleaning exterior” (P.7-2).

For recommended fuel, lubricants,

fluids, grease, and refrigerant, refer to

“Capacities and recommended fluids/

lubricants” (P.10-2) of this manual.

Windshield washer fluid*: Check that

there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAIN-

TENANCE

Drive belt*:

Check engine drive belt for wear, fraying

or cracking and for proper tension. Re-

place any damaged drive belt.

Engine air filter:

Items marked with “*” are recommended

by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation.

You are not required to perform main-

tenance on these items in order to

maintain the warranties which come with

your vehicle. Other maintenance items

and intervals are required.

When applicable, additional information

can be found in the “8. Do-it-yourself”

section of this manual.

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-

ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-

tions, check/replace the filter more

frequently.

Engine coolant*:

Replace coolant at the specified interval.

When adding or replacing coolant, be

sure to use only Genuine NISSAN Long

Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equiva-

lent with the proper mixture. (Refer to

“Engine cooling system” (P.8-4) to deter-

mine the proper mixture for your area.)

NOTE:

NISSAN does not advocate the use of

non-OEM approved aftermarket flush-

ing systems and strongly advises

against performing these services on a

NISSAN product. Many of the aftermar-

ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-

proved chemicals or solvents, the use of

which has not been validated by

NISSAN.

NOTE:

Mixing any other type of coolant or the

use of non-distilled water may reduce

the recommended service interval of

the coolant.

Maintenance and schedules 9-5

Engine oil and oil filter:

(12,000 km) according to the instructions

under “Explanation of general mainte-

nance items” (P.9-2). When rotating tires,

check for damage and uneven wear.

Replace if necessary.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Replace engine oil and oil filter at the

specified intervals. For recommended oil

grade and viscosity refer to “Capacities

and recommended fluids/lubricants”

(P.10-2).

Engine valve clearance*:

Inspect only if valve noise increases.

Adjust valve clearance if necessary.

Brake lines and cables:

Visually inspect for proper installation.

Check for chafing, cracks, deterioration,

and signs of leaking. Replace any deterio-

rated or damaged parts immediately.

Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil

and transfer case oil:

Brake pads and rotors:

Visually inspect for signs of leakage at

specified intervals.

Check for wear, deterioration and fluid

leaks. Replace any deteriorated or da-

maged parts immediately.

If using a car-top carrier, or driving on

Evaporative emissions control vapor

rough or muddy roads:

lines*:

Exhaust system:

Replace the Manual Transmission

gear oil every 20,000 miles (32,000

km) or 24 months.

Replace the CVT fluid every 60,000

miles (96,000 km) or request the deal-

er to inspect the fluid deterioration

data using a CONSULT. If the dete-

rioration data is more than 210,000,

replace the CVT fluid.

Check vapor lines for leaks or looseness.

Tighten connections or replace parts as

necessary.

Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler

and hangers for leaks, cracks, deteriora-

tion, and damage. Tighten connections or

replace parts as necessary.

Fuel filter

In-cabin microfilter:

Periodic maintenance is not required (in-

tank type filter).

Replace at specified intervals. When driv-

ing for prolonged periods in dusty condi-

tions, replace the filter more frequently.

Fuel lines*:

Check the fuel hoses, piping and connec-

tions for leaks, looseness, or deterioration.

Tighten connections or replace parts as

necessary.

Propeller shaft(s):

Check for damage, looseness, and grease

leakage. (AWD)

Spark plugs:

Steering gear and linkage, axle and

suspension parts, drive shaft boots:

Check for damage, looseness, and leak-

age of oil or grease. Under severe driving

conditions, inspect more frequently.

Replace at specified intervals. Install new

plugs of the type as originally equipped.

Tire rotation:

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles

9-6 Maintenance and schedules

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

STANDARD MAINTENANCE

To help ensure smooth, safe and eco-

nomical driving, NISSAN provides two

maintenance schedules that may be

used, depending upon the conditions in

which you usually drive. These schedules

contain both distance and time intervals,

up to 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96

months. For most people, the odometer

reading will indicate when service is

needed. However, if you drive very little,

your vehicle should be serviced at the

regular time intervals shown in the sche-

dule.

The following tables show the standard

maintenance schedule. Depending upon

weather and atmospheric conditions,

varying road surfaces, individual driving

habits and vehicle usage, additional or

more frequent maintenance may be re-

quired.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96

months, continue maintenance at the

same mileage/time intervals.

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.

Using a car-top carrier.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/96

months, continue maintenance at the

same mileage/time intervals.

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS

FOR SEVERE OPERATING CONDI-

TIONS

Additional maintenance items for se-

vere operating conditions; should be

performed on vehicles that are driven

under especially demanding conditions.

Additional maintenance items should be

performed if you primarily operate your

vehicle under the following conditions:

Repeated short trips of less than 5

miles (8 km).

Repeated short trips of less than 10

miles (16 km) with outside tempera-

tures remaining below freezing.

Maintenance and schedules 9-7

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