Nissan Pathfinder. Instruction - part 843

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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NOTE:

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

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at a NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other that
Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid will damage the CVT, 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

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)

108

Brake  lines  &  cables

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Brake pads & rotors

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Brake fluid

R

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CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

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Transfer  fluid  &  differential  gear  oil 

NOTE  (2)

I

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I

I

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

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

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

MA-40

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

MA-41
MA-41
MA-41
MA-41

Brake fluid

R

R

MA-40

CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

MA-32

Transfer fluid & differential gear oil 

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

MA-34
MA-36

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

MA-42
MA-43

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-37
MA-37

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots 
(AWD models)

I

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I

MA-37
MA-44

Exhaust system

I

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MA-31

In-cabin microfilter

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MA-31

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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.

• 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.

FOR MEXICO
FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-

ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-

nance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, E = Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio.

Maintenance item

Maintenance 

operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

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

MA-40

Brake pads & rotors

Inspect

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

MA-41
MA-41
MA-41
MA-41

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts

Inspect

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

MA-42
MA-43

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots (AWD models)

Inspect

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

MA-44
MA-37

Exhaust system

Inspect

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

MA-31

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

ence 
page

Perform at a kilometers (miles) or month 
interval, whichever comes first.

km 

× 1,000

(Miles 

× 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

See NOTE (1)

EM-18

Drive belt

See NOTE (2)

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EM-12

Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)

R

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R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-9

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 
engine oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-10

Engine coolant

See NOTE (3)

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Cooling system

I

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CO-10

Fuel lines

I

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FL-5

Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

R

R

EM-15

Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) 
system

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EC-465

Fuel filter (In-tank type)

See NOTE (4)

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NOTE:

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

tions”.

• (1) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
• (2) Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
• (3) Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminium corrosion within the

engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. Check and correct the engine coolant mixture ratio every
40,000 km (24,000 miles) or 24 months. First replacement interval is 16,000 km (96,000 miles) or 96 months. After first replacement,
replace every 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months.

• (4) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
• (5) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.4 mm (0.055 in) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

See NOTE (5)

Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)

EM-16

EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister)

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EC-463

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer-

ence 
page

Perform at a kilometers (miles) or month 
interval, whichever comes first.

km 

× 1,000

(Miles 

× 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

page

Perform at a kilometers (miles) or 
month interval, whichever comes first.

km 

× 1,000

(Miles 

× 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Underhood and under vehicle

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

MA-40

Brake fluid (For level and leaks)

I

I

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I

MA-40

Brake fluid 

R

R

MA-40

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-31

Power steering fluid & lines
(For level & leaks)

I

I

I

I

MA-42

CVT fluid (For level & leaks)

See NOTE 

(1)

I

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I

MA-32

Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks)

I

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I

I

MA-34

Rear differential gear oil (For level & 
leaks)

I

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I

MA-36

Propeller shaft & drive shaft

I

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I

MA-37
MA-44

Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspen-
sion parts

I

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MA-42
MA-43

Outside and inside

Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & 
balance wheels)

I

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MA-37
MA-37

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

I

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MA-41
MA-41
MA-41
MA-41

Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors 
& adjusters

I

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MA-44

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NOTE:

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

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car top carrier or driving on rough or muddy roads,

inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealers every 100,000 km (60,000 miles), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 100,000 km (60,000 miles).

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 areas

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

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

J — Frequent driving in water

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

Foot brake & parking brake 
 (For free play, stroke & operation)

I

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PB-8

BR-15

In-cabin microfilter

R

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R

VTL-6

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

page

Perform at a kilometers (miles) or 
month interval, whichever comes first.

km 

× 1,000

(Miles 

× 

1,000)

Months

10

(6)

6

20

(12)

12

30

(18)

18

40

(24)

24

50

(30)

30

60

(36)

36

70

(42)

42

80

(48)

48

Driving condition

Maintenance item

Mainte-

nance op-

eration

Maintenance interval

Refer-

ence page

A .

.

.

.

.

.

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.

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Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)

Replace

More frequently

EM-15

A B C D .

.

.

.

.

.

Engine oil & engine oil filter 

Replace

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

MA-27
MA-27

.

.

.

.

.

F

.

.

.

.

Brake  fluid

Replace

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

MA-39

.

.

C .

.

.

.

H .

.

Rear differential gear oil

Replace

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

MA-36

.

.

.

.

.

.

G H .

.

Propeller shaft & drive shafts

Inspect

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

MA-37
MA-44

.

.

.

.

.

.

G H .

.

Steering gear & linkage, axle &suspen-
sion parts

Inspect

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

MA-42
MA-43

A .

C .

.

.

G H I

.

Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings

Inspect

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

MA-41
MA-41
MA-41
MA-41

A .

.

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.

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.

.

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In-cabin microfilter

Replace

More frequently

VTL-6