Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Selecting the correct oil

Nissan Maxima. 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.

    Engine oil and oil filter recommendations
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    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 ...

    Other materials:

    BCM (body control module)
    Reference Value NOTE: The Signal Tech II Tool (J-50190) can be used to perform the following functions. Refer to the Signal Tech II User Guide for additional information. Activate and display TPMS transmitter IDs Display tire pressure reported by the TPMS transmitter Read TPMS DTCs Re ...

    Side curtain air bag module
    Component Side curtain air bag module tether Side curtain air bag module assembly Side curtain air bag module inflator Front Removal and Installation CAUTION: Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes. Do n ...

    Power seat switch ground circuit
    Diagnosis Procedure 1. CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH LH GROUND CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect power seat switch LH. Check continuity between power seat switch LH connector and ground.   ...

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