2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Emission Control System Maintenance: Notes

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

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHART

MAINTENANCE OPERATION  MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1, 000 (km x 1, 000) Months 3.75 (6) 3 7.50 (12) 6 11.25 (18) 9 15 (24) 12 18.75 (30) 15 22.5 (36) 18 26.25 (42) 21 30 (48) 24
Drive belts NOTE() - - - - - - - -
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) - - - - - - - [R]
EVAP vapor lines - - - - - - - - I*
Fuel lines - - - - - - - - I*
Fuel filter NOTE (3) - - - - - - - -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) - - - - - - - -
Engine oil - R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208 65F01 or equivalent.) - R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED type) - Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km).
Intake & exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (5) - - - - - - - -
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 33.75 (54) 27 37.5 (60) 30 41.25 (66) 33 45 (72) 36 48.75 (78) 39 52.5 (84) 42 56.25 (90) 45 60 (96) 48
Drive belts NOTE() - - - - - - - I()
Air cleaner filter NOTE () - - - - - - - [R]
EVAP vapor lines - - - - - - - - I()
Fuel lines - - - - - - - - I()
Fuel filter NOTE () - - - - - - - -
Engine coolant NOTE () - - - - - - - R()
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 33.75 (54) 27 37.5 (60) 30 41.25 (66) 33 45 (72) 36 48.75 (78) 39 52.5 (84) 42 56.25 (90) 45 60 (96) 48
Engine oil - R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter 15208 65F01 or equivalent. - R R R R R R R R
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-TIPPED type) - Replace every 105, 000 miles (169, 000 km).
Intake & exhaust valve clearance(6) NOTE (5) - - - - - - - -
(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) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

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

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

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

(6) 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.
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