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:
Rear window defogger switch
Description
The rear window defogger is operated by turning the rear window defogger
switch ON.
Turns the indicator lamp in the rear window defogger switch ON
when operating the rear window defogger.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
Check that t ...
Symptom diagnosis
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
Symptom Table
The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for
inspection. Inspect in order from item 1.
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Conditions the remote start will not work
The remote start will not operate if any of the
following conditions are present:
"Remote Engine Start" is turned off in the
"Locking" section of the Vehicle Settings
menu.
The ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The hood is not securely closed.
The hazard warning lights are ...
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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