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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Hydraulic control system
System Diagram System Description The hydraulic control mechanism consists of the oil pump directly driven by the engine, the hydraulic control valve that controls line pressure and transmission, and the input signal lin LINE PRESSURE AND SECONDARY PRESSURE CONTROL  When an input t ...

Basic inspection
COMPONENT INSPECTION Inspection AFTER A COLLISION WARNING: Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision. NISSAN/INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the b ...

Vehicle jerks during VDC/TCS/ABS control
Diagnosis Procedure 1.SYMPTOM CHECK Check if the vehicle jerks during VDC/TCS/ABS control. 2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS Perform self-diagnostic of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). 3.CHECK CONNECTOR Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (co ...