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:
Symptom diagnosis
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom Table
Symptom
Reference
Battery discharged
Refer to CHG-2, "Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200
NI)"
or CHG-5, "Work Flow (Without EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI)".
The charge warning lamp does not illuminate ...
Manual function
MANUAL FUNCTION : System Diagram
MANUAL FUNCTION : System Descriptio
OUTLINE
The driving position (seat, steering column and door mirror position) can be
adjusted manually with power seat switch, ADP steering switch and door mirror
remote control switch.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
Turn igni ...
ECM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and
loose connection (unit side and connector
side).
- Models without automatic drive positione ...
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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