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:
Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk
or severity of injury to the driver and front p ...
Power control system
System Diagram
System Description
COOLING FAN CONTROL
IPDM E/R controls cooling fans according to the status of the cooling fan
speed request signal received from
ECM via CAN communication.
GENERATOR CONTROL
IPDM E/R outputs power generation command signal (PWM signal) to the
generat ...
Preparation
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tool and Equipment
Do not mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified oil with CFC-12
(R-12) refrigerant and/or its oil.
Separate and non-interchang ...
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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