Black plate (25,1)
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
Maintenance requirement ................................. 8-2
General maintenance ....................................... 8-2
Explanation of maintenance items ................. 8-2
Maintenance precautions.................................. 8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................. 8-6
VQ35HR engine ........................................... 8-6
VK50VE engine ............................................ 8-7
Engine cooling system ..................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level....................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-10
Engine oil ..................................................... 8-10
Automatic transmission fluid .......................... 8-14
Power steering fluid ....................................... 8-14
Brake fluid .................................................... 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................ 8-15
Window washer fluid ..................................... 8-15
Battery ......................................................... 8-16
Jump starting ............................................ 8-18
Variable voltage control system ...................... 8-18
Drive belts .................................................... 8-18
Spark plugs .................................................. 8-19
Replacing spark plugs................................ 8-20
Air cleaner .................................................... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................ 8-21
Fuses ........................................................... 8-23
Engine compartment .................................. 8-23
Passenger compartment ............................. 8-24
Intelligent Key battery replacement ................. 8-25
Lights ........................................................... 8-27
Headlights ................................................ 8-28
Exterior and interior lights .......................... 8-29
Wheels and tires ........................................... 8-31
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-31
Tire labeling .............................................. 8-34
Types of tires ............................................ 8-36
Tire chains ................................................ 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ......................... 8-37