Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil".
- Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-15, "Exploded View".
- Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING: Be careful not to get burned; the engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:
- When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leaks or spills.
- Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
- Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
- The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
- Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
- Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.
- Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by turning another 2/3 turn, or tighten to specification using Tool.
Oil filter : 18.0 N*m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
Tool number : KV10115801
(J-38956)
- Refill the engine with new engine oil.
- Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-8, "Inspection".
- After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leaks.
- Install front fender protector side cover (RH).
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 le ...
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Low tire pressure warning
If the vehicle is being driven with low tire
pressure, the warning light will illuminate.
A "Tire Pressure Low - Add Air" warning
also appears in the vehicle information display.
When the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates, you should stop and adjust the
tire pressure of all four ...
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
WORK FLOW
DETAILED FLOW
1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the
condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred).
2. CHECK DTC
Check DTC.
Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.
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Engine compartment check locations
VQ35DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Drive belt location
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse block
7. Fuse block/Fusible links
8. Fusible links
9. Battery
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Radiator cap
12. Power steering fluid reservoir
13. Win ...
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
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