Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: 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/lubricants and capacities" in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.
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
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Other materials:
Vehicle security system
System Diagram
System Description
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
OPERATION FLOW
SETTING THE VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
Initial Condition
Ignition switch is in OFF position.
Disarmed Phase
When doors or trunk is open, the vehicle
security system is set in the dis ...
Precautions on booster seats
WARNING
If a booster seat and seat belt are not used
properly, the risk of a child being injured
or killed in a sudden stop or collision
greatly increases:
Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child's face
and neck and the lap portion of the
belt does not cross t ...
P0507 ISC system
Description
The ECM controls the engine idle speed to a specified level via the fine
adjustment of the air, which is let into
the intake manifold, by operating the electric throttle control actuator. The
operating of the throttle valve is varied
to allow for optimum control of the engine id ...
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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