Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Checking engine oil level

Nissan Maxima Owners Manual / Do-it-yourself / Engine oil / Checking engine oil level

Nissan Maxima. Checking engine oil level

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.

3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.

Nissan Maxima. Checking engine oil level

5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the H (High) and L (Low) marks B . This is the normal operating oil level range. If the oil level is below the L (Low) mark A , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill C .

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

    Engine oil
    ...

    Changing engine oil
    1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off. 3. Remove the oil filler c ...

    Other materials:

    B210E starter relay
    DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC NOTE: If DTC B210E is displayed with DTC U1000, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000. Refer to SEC-29, "DTC Logic". If DTC B210E is displayed with DTC U1010, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010. Refer to SEC-30, "D ...

    P0128 thermostat function
    DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC NOTE: If DTC P0128 is displayed with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 or P0306, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. Engine coolant temperature has not risen enough to open the thermostat even ...

    When traveling or registering in another country
    When planning to drive your NISSAN vehicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehicle's engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There ...

    Nissan Maxima Owners Manual

    Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual

    © 2017-2026 Copyright www.nimainfo.com
    0.0056