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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
Maintenance requirement.................................8-2
Scheduled maintenance ...............................8-2
General maintenance ...................................8-2
Where to go for service................................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
Checking engine oil level............................8-11
Changing engine oil and filter.....................8-11
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
Cleaning...................................................8-21
Replacing..................................................8-21
Rear window wiper blades..............................8-22
Brakes..........................................................8-22
Self-adjusting brakes .................................8-22
Brake pad wear indicators..........................8-22
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