5k Service

5k Service
(Auto Transmission)

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This is a basic oil change type service, not much is needed and it can be done in less than an hour depending how fast you are.

Equipment needed:

Tire Gauge
Paper Towel (or Napkin)
3/8" Ratchet
3/8" 10mm Socket
Engine oil (check 30k service for fluid capacities and recommendations)
Oil Filter (STP s6607, Bosch 3323, FRAM PH 7317)

Check for obvious damage

Walk around the Xterra looking for damage.
Check the underside for obvious damage.
Check under the hood for damage or disconnected hoses.

Check Tire Pressure

Pretty easy, use a quality tire gauge to check the tire pressure. The pressure will depend on the type of tires you have and the weight of your Xterra.

Check the Auto Transmission Fluid Level

Warm up the transmission (driving 2-4 miles should do it).
With the brake on shift the transmission through all positions and back to "Park".
With the engine still running take out the A/T dipstick, wipe it off, and put it back in.
Take the dipstick back out and measure from the "Hot" side.

Change Engine Oil and Filter (engine warm)

Bring engine to operating temperature, check for oil leakage in engine compartment.
Stop engine, wait five to ten minutes.
Remove drain plug and oil filler cap. Draining oil will be hot from driving try to avoid contact as much as possible.
Remove oil filter while engine is draining, there will be some excess oil trapped behind the filter even if the engine is already drained so have an oil pan ready to catch spillage. Clean oil filter mounting surface and threads.
Coat rubber seal of new filter with clean engine oil and screw on till resistance is felt (hand tight) then turn an additional 2/3 turn. If the new oil filter manufacturer advises turning filter ¾ turn, stay with 2/3 turn or you’ll have a hell of a time taking off the filter next time.
Clean mating surface for oil drain plug and replace plug, copper washer optional. Tighten to 22-29 ft/lbs.
Refill engine with 3.25qts recommended oil. Start engine for a few minutes and recheck oil level. It should be about .25qts low, fill oil till it is at the “H” level. Do not over-fill (but don’t worry if it’s a hair over).