Nissan 2010 Frontier Automobile User Manual


 
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ...........................8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-12
5-speed automatic transmission fluid ...............8-13
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..............8-14
Brake fluid ....................................8-14
Clutch fluid (if so equipped) ....................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid...........................8-15
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ...............8-15
Battery ..........................................8-15
Jump starting .................................8-17
Variable voltage control system.....................8-17
Drive belt ........................................8-18
Spark plugs......................................8-19
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-19
Air cleaner .......................................8-20
In-cabin microfilter (if so equipped) ..............8-20
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-22
Cleaning .....................................8-22
Replacing ....................................8-22
Brakes ..........................................8-23
Fuses ...........................................8-24
Engine compartment...........................8-24
Passenger compartment .......................8-25
Battery replacement ..............................8-26
Keyfob (if so equipped) ........................8-27
Lights ...........................................8-28
Headlights....................................8-28
Exterior
and interior lights.......................8-30
Wheels and tires .................................8-32
Tire pressure. . . ...............................8-32
Tire labeling...................................8-36
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-39