Maintenance
How do I access the parking lights to replace a bulb?
Front:
Open hood and remove the stainless steel screw holding the blinker assembly in. Pull out assembly where the bulb is contained within.
Rear:
Open the rear hatch and undo the two screws holding in the tail light assembly. Pull off assembly where the bulb is contained within.
What kind of spark plugs does the X use?
For the 3.3L V6 (VG33E) engine, the standard plugs are NGK "Double Tip Platinum" PFR5G-11 (nominally gapped at 1.1mm/0.043in).
For colder, use PFR6G-11 and for hotter use PFR4G-11 plugs.
The windows roll up/down slowly and/or chatter!
Clean out the rubber window channels of any debris (including the felt wipers at the bottom) and then wipe down the insides of the channels with baby powder. Clean off the visible/outsides with a damp sponge.
Should help in most cases, and certainly help prolong the life of your weatherstripping. Won't hurt the window regulators, either... They're notoriously sensitive to debris in the channels.
How do I maintain the door/hatch locks?
Occasionally (once, twice a year) spray some powdered graphite (lock lubricant) into the keyholes and insert the key... Use the lock a few times to distribute the graphite. Use care as the graphite can be messy.
Also useful on Stant locking gas caps, Yakima locking cores, etc.
How often should the oil/filter be changed?
Every 3,750 miles, using original Nissan (or better) components.
