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:
Driver Attention Alert system limitations
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the Driver Attention Alert system. Failure
to operate the vehicle in accordance with
these system limitations could result in
serious injury or death.
The Driver Attention Alert system may
not operate properly and may not provide
an alert i ...
P0703 brake switch B
Description
BCM detects ON/OFF state of the stop lamp switch and transmits the data to
the TCM via CAN communication
by converting the data to a signal.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE: Immediately after perform ...
Vehicle security indicator
Description
Vehicle security indicator is built in
combination meter.
NVIS (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System-NATS)
and vehicle security system conditions are indicated by
blink or illumination of vehicle security indicator.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK ...
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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