Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work, closely observe the "Maintenance precautions" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following items with " * " is found in the "Do-ityourself" section of this manual.
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.
NISSAN techni ...
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
th ...
Other materials:
P2118 throttle control motor
Description
The throttle control motor is operated by the ECM and it opens and closes the
throttle valve.
The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle
position sensor. The throttle position
sensor it provides feedback to the ECM, when opens/closes the throttl ...
Oil cooler
Removal and Installation
Oil filter
Oil cooler bolt
Water pipe
Water hose
Oil cooler
O-ring
Oil pan
Water pipe
Relief valve
Water drain plug
Copper gasket
Water connector Engine coolant flow
WARNING: Be car ...
Symptom diagnosis
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic Worksheet during the interview to
document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any customer' ...
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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