Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the cause or have a NISSAN dealer do it promptly. In addition, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer if you think that repairs are required.
When performing any checks or maintenance work, closely observe the "Maintenance precautions" in the "Do-it-yourself" section of this manual.
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following items with " * " is found in the "Do-ityourself" section of this manual.
Where to go for service
If maintenance service is required or your vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the systems
checked and serviced. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
NISSAN techni ...
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Doors and engine hood: Check that the doors
and engine hood operate properly. Also ensure
th ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (meter)
Diagnosis Description
SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
Odo/trip meter and information display segment operation can be
checked in self-diagnosis mode.
Meters/gauges can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
While pushing the odo/trip meter switch, ...
P0197, P0198 EOT sensor
Description
The engine oil temperature sensor is used to detect the engine oil
temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM.
The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine oil temperature
input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the
change in te ...
Oil cooler
Removal and Installation
Oil filter
Oil cooler bolt
Water pipe
Water hose
Oil cooler
O-ring
Oil pan
Water pipe
Relief valve
Water drain plug
Copper gasket
Water connector Engine coolant flow
WARNING: Be car ...
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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