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:
NISSAN Intelligent Key
1. Intelligent Keys (two sets)
2. Mechanical keys
3. Key number plate (one plate)
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent
Keys which are registered to your vehicle's Intelligent
Key System components.
Never leave these keys in the vehicle.
As many as four Intelligent Keys can ...
Preparation
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
Sealant and/or Lubricant
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Front fog lamp aiming adjustment
Description
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
NOTE: For details, refer to the regulations
in your area.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
Adjust the tire pressure to specification.
Position vehicle and screen on level surface.
Ensure there is no load in vehicle other ...
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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