Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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/lubricants and capacities" in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated
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Other materials:
L terminal circuit (open)
Description
The "L" terminal circuit controls the charge warning lamp. The charge warning
lamp turns ON when the ignition
switch is set to ON or START. When the generator is providing sufficient voltage
with the engine running,
the charge warning lamp turns OFF. If the charge warning lamp i ...
Trunk open function
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH : System Diagram
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH : System Description
TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION
When trunk lid opener switch is ON, BCM opens trunk release solenoid.
BCM can open trunk lid opener actuator when
vehicle speed is less than 5 ...
B263D, B263E, B263F intake door motor
Description
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Door Motor
The intake door motor (1) is attached to the blower unit.
It rotates so that air is drawn from inlets set by the A/C auto
amp.
Motor rotation is conveyed to a lever which activates the intake
door.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION L ...
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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