Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Engine oil and oil filter recommendations

Fuel recommendation

NISSAN recommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 96). If unleaded premium gasoline is not available ...

Selecting the correct oil

It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. For additional information, refer to "Recommended fluids/lubric ...

Other materials:

Hazard function
Symptom Table HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER FUNCTION MALFUNCTION NOTE: Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check "Work flow". Refer to DLK-9, "Work Flow". If the following symptoms are detected, check systems shown in the "Diagnosis/service procedure" column ...

The oil pressure warning lamp does not turn on
Description The oil pressure warning lamp stays off when the ignition switch is turned ON. Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP Perform IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-11, "Diagnosis Description". 2.CHECK OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT Check the oil pressure sw ...

Power supply and ground circuit
AV CONTROL UNIT AV CONTROL UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK FUSES Check that the following AV control unit fuses are not blown. 2.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK Disconnect AV control unit connectors M160 and M163. Check voltage between the AV control unit connectors M160 and M163 ...