Nissan Silvia. Manual - part 295
NMMA0004
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Item
Reference page
Tires
Check the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.
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Windshield wiper
blades
Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
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Doors and engine
hood
Check that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.
Tire rotation
Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Item
Reference page
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.
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Warning lamps and
chimes
Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.
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Steering wheel
Check for change in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)
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Seat belts
Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.
Item
Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid
Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
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Engine coolant level
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine oil level
Check the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine.
Brake and clutch fluid
levels
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
Battery
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.
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