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:
Warning chime system
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Diagram
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM : System Description
COMBINATION METER
The buzzer (1) for warning chime system is installed in the
combination
meter.
The buzzer sounds when the combination meter receives a buzzer
output signal from each unit.
BCM
B ...
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 ...
Timing Chain
Exploded View
Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
Internal chain guide
Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
Timing chain (secondary)
Timing chain (primary)
Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Timing chain (secondary)
Camshaft sprocket (E ...
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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