Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation.
They are essential for proper vehicle operation.
It is your responsibility to perform these procedures regularly as prescribed.
Performing general maintenance checks requires minimal mechanical skill and only a few general automotive tools.
These checks or inspections can be done by yourself, a qualified technician or, if you prefer, a NISSAN dealer.
Scheduled maintenance
The maintenance items listed in this section are required to be serviced at regular intervals. However under severe driving conditions, additional or more frequent maintenance will be required.
Maintenance requirements
Some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential
to maintain your vehicle good mechanical
condition, as well as its emissions and engine
performance.
It is the owner's responsibility to make ...
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
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Compression Pressure
On-Vehicle Service
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-592, "Inspection".
Remove all six spark plugs.
Refer to EM-12, "Removal and
Installation".
Attach a ...
P0442 evap control system
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
This diagnosis detects leakage in the EVAP purge line using engine intake
manifold vacuum.
If pressure does not increase, the ECM will check for leakage in the line
between the fuel tank and EVAP canister
purge volume control solenoid valve, under the followi ...
P1217 engine over temperature
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the
trouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
Refer to EC-161, "DTC Logic".
If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the
trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer
t ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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