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:
Camshaft Valve Clearance
Valve Clearance
CHECKING
NOTE:
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or
replacement of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there are unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
Remove th ...
Brake tube and hose
Hydraulic Circuit
Actuator
Master cylinder
Brake booster
Connector
Union bolt
18.2 N*m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
Flare nut M12
22.1 N*m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
Flare nut M10
16.2 N*m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free fr ...
Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and fron ...
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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