Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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 before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage.

Selecting the correct oil filter

Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in "Change intervals."

    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/lubric ...

    Change intervals
    The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters that are not of the specified quality, or exceed ...

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    Precaution
    Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELTPRE-TENSIONER" The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used alongwith a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for c ...

    Checking lights
    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Brake warning light (parking brake) Brake warning light Charge warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) system warning light (if so eq ...

    Driving the vehicle
    Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) WARNING Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M (Manual shift mode). Always depress the brake pedal until shifting is completed. Failure to do so could cause you t ...

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