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 ...
Other materials:
Intelligent key warning buzzer
Description
Answers back and warns for an inappropriate operation.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer OUTSIDE BUZZER in Active Test mode.
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK INTELLIGENT KEY WARNING BUZZER
Check voltage between BCM connecto ...
Engine compartment check locations
VQ35DE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
Drive belt location
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
Fuse block
Fuse block/Fusible links
Fusible links
Battery
Engine oil dipstick
Radiator cap
Power steering fluid reservoir
Windshield-washer fluid reservo ...
Engine oil
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine
is already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Check that the oil level is within the range as indicated on
the dipstick.
If it is out of range, add oil as n ...
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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