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:
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-28, "Recycle Refrigerant".
Remove the core support upper cover.
Disconnect the harness connector from the refrigerant pressure
sensor.
Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the ...
Diagnosis and repair work flow
Work Flow
INTRODUCTION
The TCM receives signals from the vehicle speed sensor and transmission range
switch. Then it provides shift
control or lock-up control via CVT solenoid valves.
The TCM also communicates with the ECM by means of signals
sent from sensing elements used with the OBD-r ...
Chassis & body maintenance
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R =
Replace,
NOTE:
Maintenance items with " " should be performed more frequently according
to "Maintenance under severe driving conditions".
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on ro ...
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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