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:
Fuel filler cap warning system
System Diagram
System Description
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Input
*: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
Output
*: This signal is sent to the combination meter via the CAN communication
line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The fuel filler cap warning system alerts th ...
P1553 battery current sensor
Description
The power generation voltage variable control enables fuel consumption to be
decreased by reducing the
engine load which is caused by the power generation of the generator. The
battery current sensor is installed
to the battery cable at the negative terminal. The sensor measures ...
Turn signal switch
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down until it latches to
signal the turning direction. When the turn is
completed, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, to signa ...
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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