Nissan Frontier: Maintenance and schedules - Maintenance schedules

Basic information

To help keep the Nissan Frontier running smoothly, safely, and economically, NISSAN provides two maintenance schedules that can be followed depending on how and where the vehicle is normally driven. These schedules include both mileage and time intervals up to 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months. For many owners, the odometer reading will determine when service is due. However, if the Nissan Frontier is driven only occasionally or covers very low mileage, maintenance should still be performed at the regular time intervals shown in the schedule.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months, continue performing maintenance at the same mileage and time intervals to help preserve reliability and long-term vehicle performance.

Additional maintenance items for severe operating conditions

Additional maintenance items for severe operating conditions should be performed when the Nissan Frontier is driven in especially demanding environments or under heavier-than-normal use. These extra services are important because severe use can increase wear on the engine, brakes, drivetrain, suspension, tires, and fluids.

Additional maintenance items should be performed if the Nissan Frontier is primarily operated under any of the following conditions:

• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below freezing.
• Operation in hot weather during stop-and-go "rush hour" traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or long-distance low-speed driving, such as police, taxi, commercial, or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, salted, or heavily treated roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper, or carrying cargo with a roof-mounted carrier.

If your Nissan Frontier is usually driven under these severe conditions, follow the severe-use maintenance intervals listed in the maintenance schedule rather than the standard schedule.

3.8L 6 cylinder (VQ38DD engine model)

Basic information

The following information shows the maintenance schedule for the Nissan Frontier equipped with the 3.8L VQ38DD 6-cylinder engine.

Choose the correct maintenance schedule based on your actual driving conditions, usage pattern, and operating environment.

After 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months, continue maintenance at the same mileage and time intervals.

5,000 miles/(8,000 km)/6 months

Perform the service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Proceed to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

7,500 miles/(12,000 km)/6 months

Perform the service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Proceed to the next scheduled interval.

10,000 miles/(16,000 km)/ 12 months

Perform the service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Proceed to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft grease (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/ 12 months

Perform the service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Intelligent Key battery*(2)

Following the correct Nissan Frontier maintenance schedule helps protect engine life, brake performance, drivetrain durability, tire wear, and overall vehicle reliability, especially when the truck is used for towing, off-road travel, short trips, or severe weather operation.

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (3)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next Nissan Frontier maintenance interval.

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to support reliable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific maintenance items in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals remain required.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(3) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/ 18 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

20,000 miles/(32,000 km)/ 24 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

22,500 miles/(36,000 km)/ 18 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next Nissan Frontier maintenance interval.

25,000 miles/(40,000 km)/ 30 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/ 24 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace air cleaner filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery*(3)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4)
• Tire rotation

Following these mileage and time-based service intervals helps keep the Nissan Frontier dependable under both standard and severe driving conditions, especially when the truck is used for towing, off-road driving, dusty roads, or frequent short trips.

Severe use maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace automatic transmission fluid

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to support reliable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required.

(1) Ask a NISSAN dealer to inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) If the Nissan Frontier is operated mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

(3) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(4) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

30,000 miles/(48,000 km)/ 36 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

35,000 miles/(56,000 km)/ 42 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

37,500 miles/(60,000 km)/ 30 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next service interval.

40,000 miles/(64,000 km)/ 48 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

45,000 miles/(72,000 km)/ 36 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery *(2)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (3)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN for dependable Nissan Frontier operation. These items are not required solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability, while other maintenance services and intervals remain required.

Staying consistent with these Nissan Frontier mileage and time intervals helps protect the engine, brakes, transmission, driveline, suspension, and tires, especially when the truck is used in severe driving conditions.

(1) Ask a NISSAN dealer to inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, the AT fluid should be replaced.

(2) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(3) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

45,000 miles/(72,000 km)/ 54 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads & rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

50,000 miles/(80,000 km)/ 60 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

52,500 miles/(84,000 km)/ 42 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

55,000 miles/(88,000 km)/ 66 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

60,000 miles/(96,000 km)/ 48 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace air cleaner filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery*(3)
• Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace automatic transmission fluid

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to help maintain dependable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability, while other maintenance items and intervals remain required.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

Following these Nissan Frontier maintenance intervals helps protect the transmission, brakes, driveline, suspension, steering components, and engine from accelerated wear, especially when the truck is used in severe operating conditions.

(2) If the Nissan Frontier is operated mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

(3) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(4) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

60,000 miles/(96,000 km)/ 72 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

65,000 miles/(104,000 km)/ 78 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next maintenance interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

67,500 miles/(108,000 km)/ 54 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

70,000 miles/(112,000 km)/ 84 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

75,000 miles/(120,000 km)/ 60 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belt*
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery*(2)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (3)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN for dependable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals remain required.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(3) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

75,000 miles/(120,000 km)/ 90 months

Following these Nissan Frontier mileage and time intervals helps maintain braking performance, drivetrain durability, suspension condition, tire wear balance, and overall reliability under both standard and severe driving conditions.

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

80,000 miles/(128,000 km)/ 96 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next maintenance interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

82,500 miles/(132,000 km)/ 66 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

85,000 miles/(136,000 km)/ 102 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

90,000 miles/(144,000 km)/ 72 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace air cleaner filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery *(3)
• Lubricate propeller shaft grease (4)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace automatic transmission fluid

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to help maintain reliable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability, while other maintenance items and intervals remain required.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) If the Nissan Frontier is operated mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

(3) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(4) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

Keeping these Nissan Frontier maintenance intervals on schedule helps protect the brakes, steering, suspension, driveline, transmission, engine oil system, and filters from accelerated wear during both normal and severe driving conditions.

90,000 miles/(144,000 km)/ 108 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

95,000 miles/(152,000 km)/ 114 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next maintenance interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

97,500 miles/(156,000 km)/ 78 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

100,000 miles/(160,000 km)/ 120 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace differential gear oil
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

105,000 miles/(168,000 km)/ 84 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belt*
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery*(2)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (3)
• Replace spark plugs
• Tire rotation
• Replace engine coolant* (4)

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to help maintain reliable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability, while other required maintenance items and intervals must still be followed.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(3) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

(4) The first engine coolant replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months.

After the first replacement, replace the engine coolant every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.

105,000 miles/(168,000 km)/ 126 months

Keeping these high-mileage Nissan Frontier maintenance intervals on schedule helps protect the engine, cooling system, brakes, driveline, transmission, suspension, and tires as the vehicle continues to accumulate mileage and service time.

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

110,000 miles/(176,000 km)/ 132 months

Perform this service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next maintenance interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace brake fluid
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

112,500 miles/(180,000 km)/ 90 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier service at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next scheduled interval.

115,000 miles/(184,000 km)/ 138 months

Perform this maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever occurs first.

Standard maintenance:

Not applicable. Continue to the next interval.

Severe use maintenance:

Inspections:

• Brake pads and rotors
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Exhaust system

Essential:

• Replace engine oil & filter
• Lubricate propeller shaft (1)
• Tire rotation

(1) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

120,000 miles/(192,000 km)/ 96 months

Perform this Nissan Frontier maintenance at the listed number of miles, kilometers, or months, whichever comes first.

Standard maintenance:

Inspections:

• Automatic transmission fluid (1)
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Engine drive belts*
• Fuel tank vapor vent system*
• Fuel lines/connections*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaft boots (4WD models)
• Propeller shaft
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle and suspension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer case oil (4WD models)

Essential:

• Replace air cleaner filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & filter
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace Intelligent Key battery*(3)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4)
• Tire rotation

Severe use maintenance:

Essential:

• Replace automatic transmission fluid

* Maintenance items and intervals marked with "*" are recommended by NISSAN to help support reliable Nissan Frontier operation. The owner is not required to perform these specific items solely to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability, while other required maintenance items and intervals must still be followed.

(1) Request that a NISSAN dealer inspect the automatic transmission fluid deterioration data using CONSULT. If the deterioration data is greater than 77000, replace the AT fluid.

(2) If the Nissan Frontier is operated mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

(3) This item is performed based only on the number of service months.

(4) The propeller shaft should be regreased after it has been immersed in water.

At higher mileage, following the correct Nissan Frontier maintenance schedule becomes especially important for protecting engine lubrication, brake performance, transmission condition, driveline components, suspension parts, steering response, and long-term vehicle dependability.