Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 568

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NOTE:
(1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 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, refer to FL section.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000
km) or 60 months.
(5) Use only Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze / Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% antifreeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory-fill coolant.
(6) Replace spark plug when the spark plug gap exceeds 1.35 mm (0.053 in), even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
(7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
*: 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.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R= Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

CO-8

Engine  oil 

R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-7

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN engine 
oil filter or equivalent) 

R

R

R

R

R

R

LU-10

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

EM-21

Intake & exhaust valve clearance

NOTE (7)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform either at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

54

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nents 

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid 

R

R

CVT fluid 

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

Manual transaxle oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

I

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, and front drive shafts 

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Drive shaft boots

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

I

I

Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nents 

I

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid 

R

R

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NOTE:

• Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-

tions”.

• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-3). If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, of driving on rough or muddy

roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration at NISSAN dealers every 100,000 km (60,000 miles), then change CVT fluid NS-3 if necessary.
And if the inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-3 every 100,000 km (60,000 miles). Using transmission
fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty. 

• (2) If tower a trailer, using a camper or car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 20,000

miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

• (3) Refer to "Tire rotation" under "GENERAL MAINTENANCE" heading earlier in this section.

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is

mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-

formed on the following items as shown in the table.

Severe driving conditions

• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic.

• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.

• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier

CVT  fluid 

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

I

Manual  transaxle  oil

NOTE  (2)

I

I

I

I

I

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, and front drive shafts 

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Drive shaft boots

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

90

Brake line & cables

I

I

I

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Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nents 

I

I

I

MA-36
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Brake fluid 

R

MA-35

CVT fluid 

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

MA-26

Manual transaxle oil

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

TM-17

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, and front drive shafts 

I

MA-39
MA-39
MA-40

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

MA-32

Drive shaft boots

I

I

I

FAX-8

Exhaust system

I

EX-4

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform either at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

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Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.

Maintenance item

Maintenance operation

Maintenance interval

Reference page

Brake fluid

Replace

Every 16,000 miles (10,000 

km) or 12 months

BR-11
BR-11

Brake pads, rotors, drums & 
linings

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) 

or 6 months

MA-36
MA-38

Steering gear & linkage, axle & 
suspension parts

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) 

or 6 months

MA-39
MA-39
MA-40

Drive shaft boots

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) 

or 6 months

MA-40

Exhaust system

Inspect

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) 

or 6 months

MA-26

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

INFOID:0000000009417499

*1: For additional information, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 conventional petroleum based oils may be used and meet all
specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
*3: If Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi is not available, API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 may be used as a
temporary replacement. However use Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi as soon as it is available.
*4: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will dam-
age the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label”.

SAE Viscosity Number

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NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.

Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubrica-

tion Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils

have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label

should not be used as they could cause engine damage.

Description

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

Metric

US measure

Imp measure

Fuel

41.0 

10-7/8 gal

9 gal

Unleaded gasoline with an octane 
rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter change

3.5 

3-3/4 qt

3-1/8 qt

• Engine oil with API Certification 

Mark *1

• Viscosity SAE 5W-30*2

Without oil filter change

3.2 

3-3/8 qt

2-7/8 qt

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

3.5 

3-3/4 qt

3-1/8 qt

Cooling sys-
tem

With reser-
voir tank at 
“MAX” level

CVT

7.3 

7-3/4 qt

6-3/8 qt

Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long 
Life Anti-freeze / Coolant (blue) or 
equivalent

M/T

6.7 

7-1/8 qt

5-7/8 qt

Reservoir tank capacity
(at “MAX” level)

0.7 

3/4 qt

5/8 qt

Manual transaxle fluid (MTF)

2.67 

5-5/8 pt

4-3/4 pt

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmis-
sion Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85, 
or equivalent *3

CVT fluid

6.9 

7-1/4 qt

6-1/8 qt

Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *4

Brake and clutch fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty 
Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3 
(US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

4.2 

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Wash-
er Concentrate Cleaner & Anti-
Freeze or equivalent

Air conditioning system refrigerant

0.4 kg

0.9  lb

0.9  lb

HFC-134a (R-134a) *6

Air conditioning system oil

110 - 130 m

3.7 - 4.4 fl oz

3.9 - 4.6 fl oz

A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PR) *6