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 ...

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Precautions on SRS
This SRS section contains important information concerning the following systems: Driver and front passenger supplemental front-impact air bag (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemen ...

Periodic maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT System Inspection WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. C ...

On board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
Description From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go via the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is released to the atmosphere. When the refueling has reached ...