maintenance interval guidelines

Your Nissan is designed to run for many years to come, when correctly maintained. The way you drive your vehicle and the conditions in which it operates can affect how frequently its components need to be inspected, adjusted or replaced.

find your recommended service schedule
find your recommended service schedule

Standard Maintenance†

Performed every 8,000 kilometers or 6 months, whichever comes first

†Standard maintenance generally applies when you primarily operate your vehicle in temperate conditions. †Standard maintenance generally applies when you primarily operate your vehicle in temperate conditions.
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8,000 kms or 6 month intervals

  • Replace engine oil and filter
  • Rotate tires(except all 370Z)
  • Check and adjust tire pressures
  • Inspect the following:
    • Axle & suspension parts
    • Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings
    • Drive shaft boots
    • Exhaust system
    • Front suspension ball joints
    • Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)
    • Steering gear and linkage
    • Steering linkage ball joints

16,000 kms or 12 month intervals

  • Replace engine oil and filter
  • Rotate tires(except all 370Z)
  • Check and adjust tire pressures
  • Inspect the following:
    • Automatic transmission
    • Axle & suspension parts
    • Brake lines & cables
    • Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings
    • CVT fluid
    • Differential oil
    • Drive shaft boots
    • Manual transmission oil
    • Exhaust system
    • Front suspension ball joints
    • Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)
    • Steering gear and linkage
    • Steering linkage ball joints
    • Transfer case oil (4WD/AWD)

24,000 kms or 18 month intervals

  • Replace engine oil and filter
  • Replace in-cabin microfilter
  • Replace I-Key battery
  • Rotate tires(except all 370Z)
  • Check and adjust tire pressures
  • Inspect the following:
    • Axle & suspension parts
    • Brake pads, rotors, drums and linings
    • Drive shaft boots
    • Exhaust system
    • Front suspension ball joints
    • Propeller shaft (4WD/AWD/RWD)
    • Steering gear and linkage
    • Steering linkage ball joints
† Equipment varies by model. Perform only those operations that apply to your vehicle. For service intervals on vehicle model years before 2014, please see your retailer or refer to your owner’s maintenance guide.

factors that affect maintenance requirements

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shorter trips

shorter trips

Repeated short trips of less than 8 kilometers increase your vehicle’s maintenance needs.

ShorterTrips

shorter trips
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shorter trips

Repeated short trips of less than 8 kilometers increase your vehicle’s maintenance needs.

FreezingConditions

freezing conditions
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freezing conditions

Canadian driving conditions are classified as ‘Severe Operating Conditions’ and therefore it is critical to ensure you follow the recommendations found in your owner’s manual for all maintenance-related items. In cold weather, your vehicle will need maintenance more often if your average trip length is less than 16 kms.

hotWeather

hot weather
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hot weather

Stop-and-go traffic or long-distances at low speeds can place additional stress on a vehicle’s cooling systems, requiring more frequent checks.

Salt, Dust,& Mud

Salt, Dust, & Mud
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Salt, Dust, & Mud

Driving on salt-spread roads or in dusty, rough or muddy conditions can accelerate wear on various vehicle components.

VehicleLoads

vehicle-loads
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vehicle-loads

Towing a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier and frequently hauling heavy loads make your vehicle work harder, so it will require attention more often.