Service quick specs OEM factory data
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
Lubricants & capacities
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Nissan Matic-S |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.9 |
| Differential Gear Oil | SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 4.2 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 5W-30 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.9 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-30 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5 qt |
Engine torques
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 65 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 7.3 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 25.0 ft-lbs |
Chassis torques
| Lug Nuts | 98 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 26.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 101 ft-lbs |
Ignition
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | MT: 625, AT: 700 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 625 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 15, Not adjustable degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 5 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
Battery & A/C
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.43-1.65 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 100 |
| Oil Capacity | 6.10 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
Service checks
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-17 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 177-182 °F |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-17 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 177-182 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 51.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 51.0 psi |
Brakes
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 20 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 136 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.020 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.002 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.102 in / 0.709 in |
| Rotor Finish | 1.024 μin / 0.63 μin |
Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
| 1 | 1.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.3 | 1.5 ft. lbs |
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
| 1 | 20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14 ft. lbs., Step 3:90 | 20 ft. lbs |
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
| 1 | 33 ft. lbs., step 2: 84 | 33 ft. lbs |
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs. | 37 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 60 ft. lbs. | 60 ft. lbs |
| 3 | Loosen bolts. |
| 4 | 29 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 5 | 75 degrees. | 75 degrees |
| 6 | 75 degrees.; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 12 mm and 55 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.23 mm, replace bolts. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting bolts. | 75 degrees |
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
| 1 | 72 ft. lbs. | 72 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Loosen all bolts in reverse order. |
| 3 | 29 ft. lbs. | 29 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 90 degrees. | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees; Check diameter of bolts at two points, 11 mm and 48 mm from the end. Whenever the difference between these two points exceeds the limit of 0.11 mm, replace bolts. | 90 degrees |
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
| 1 | 5 ft. lbs., step 2: 21 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 8 | 5 ft. lbs |
Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.
| Every 6,000 mi | Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
| Every 7,500 mi | Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) |
| Every 15,000 mi | Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) |
| Every 30,000 mi | CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) |
| At 60,000 mi | Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) |
| At 105,000 mi | Spark Plugs (replace) |