1993 Nissan-Datsun Maxima SE, Standard, RS5F50VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Maxima 1985-96 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
Pulsar
1983 (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. Turbo (3) 60,000
1983-86 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. 60,000
1987 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) 60,000
1987-88 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. (SOHC) 60,000
1988-89 (2) 1.8L 4-Cyl. (DOHC) 60,000
Sentra
1982 (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. (3) 60,000
1983-88 (2) 1.6L 4-Cyl. 60,000
Sentra (Canadian) 1983-87 (2) 1.7L 4-Cyl. Diesel (4) 60,000
Stanza 1982-89 (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. 60,000
200SX
1984-88 (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (Exc. Turbo) 60,000
1984-86 (2) 2.0L 4-Cyl. (Turbo) 60,000
1987-88 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
300ZX
1984-89 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
1990-96 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
310 1982 (2) 1.5L 4-Cyl. 60,000
are not indicated here
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
(3) Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.
(4) Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time.
TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (1)

Application Engine Replacement Interval (Miles)
Pathfinder
1986-95 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
1996 (2) 3.3L V6 60,000
Pickup 1986-93 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
Quest 1993-96 (2) 3.0L V6 60,000
are not indicated here
(1) Other interference engine applications may exist which
(2) Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.
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