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Question posted by cmaseric on February 12th, 2014
How To Change Engine Oil In 1998 Nissan Maxima
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Owner's Manual - Page 52
..., pull off : or , , If any light fails to do so.
The oil pressure warning light is not designed to check the oil level. See "Engine oil" in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop. Turn the engine off indicator light
CHECKING BULBS
Apply the parking brake and turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... lever cannot be removed when the switch is designed not to the floor while cranking the engine. ON (Normal operating position) (3) This position turns on the ignition system and the electrical...(Normal parking position) (0) The ignition key can be checked periodically, e.g., each time you check engine oil. ¼ Check that all windows and lights are clean. ¼ Visually inspect tires for ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...188; a shovel to dig the vehicle out of proper size for changing engine coolant.
Do not use tire chains on . Try to provide superior performance on your vehicle. Please consult your NISSAN dealer for the tires on dry pavement. Tire chains may be started... SAE Class S chains. If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use . the "8.
Owner's Manual - Page 156
8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions ...8-2 Engine compartment check locations ...8-4 Engine cooling system ...8-5 Engine oil ...8-8 Automatic transaxle fluid ...8-10 Power steering fluid ...8-12 Brake and clutch fluid ...8-12 Window washer fluid ...8-13 Battery ...8-14 Drive belts ...8-15 Spark plugs ...8-16 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
...vehicle, support it is supported only by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off the engine and wait until it -yourself To avoid injury...188; If you must work with an automatic engine cooling fan. before working on . ¼ Avoid direct contact with used engine oil. Improperly disposed motor oil and/or other moving parts. ¼ It ...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... -yourself Open the radiator cap and drain plug. 2. SDI0114
CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
¼ Major cooling system repairs should be caused by your NISSAN dealer. Close the radiator drain plug and the drain plug on the engine block. 3. The service procedures can result in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
8-6
Do-it checked by high pressure fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
..., depending on a level surface and apply parking brake. 2. It is normal to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Operating with dipstick. SDI0115
SDI0534
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Do not overfill. 6.
Recheck oil level with insufficient amount of operating conditions.
8-8
Do-it all the way.
5. ENGINE OIL
Oil level should be checked regularly. Reinsert it -yourself
Owner's Manual - Page 164
.... 11.Dispose of waste oil in "Engine oil" for changing engine oil filter.
9. Check your local regulations. 7. Clean and re-install the drain plug and new washer. Refill engine with a wrench and completely drain the oil. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "10. Start the engine. Correct as the engine oil is hot.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Check for refill capacity...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
...vehicle on the engine model, a special cap type wrench may be hot. 4. See your NISSAN dealer if in the oil filter until ...engine oil filter mounting surface with clean engine oil. 6. SDI0140
SDI0748
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Turn the engine off . 3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. (Depending on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Correct as the engine oil...
Owner's Manual - Page 195
... booster*: Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that all parts of the radiator and clean off . Engine oil level*: Check the level on a level spot and turning off the engine. Automatic transaxle fluid level*: Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on the dipstick after putting the...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... system maintenance
Drive belts See NOTE (1) Air cleaner filter See NOTE (2) EVAP vapor lines Fuel lines Fuel filter See NOTE (3)* Engine coolant See NOTE (4) Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-31U00 or equivalent) Spark plugs (Use PLATINUM-TIPPED type) Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE...maintenance items and intervals are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation.
Owner's Manual - Page 199
... clearance. (5) Maintenance items and intervals with "*" are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. SCHEDULE 2
Abbreviations: R = Replace I *
[
]: At the mileage intervals only
Emission control system maintenance
Drive belts Air cleaner filter EVAP vapor lines Fuel lines Fuel filter Engine coolant Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use part No. 15208-31U00 or equivalent) Spark plugs...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...: Under normal driving conditions, the air cleaner filter should be done by an authorized NISSAN dealer. Under severe driving conditions, inspection should be performed more frequent inspection should be performed. Engine oil & oil filter*: Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced in areas where ambient temperatures are found damaged. Intake...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
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Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealer for recommended SAE viscosity number. *3: DexronTMIII/MerconTM or equivalent may be used , since this will damage the three-way catalyst.
*1: For additional information, see later in "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" for engine oil and oil filter recommendation. *2: For additional information, see later in...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... be used as they could cause engine damage. STI0077
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil
It is light spark knock for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This type of a low friction oil (energy conserving oil) in order to the engine. NISSAN recommends the use of oil supersedes the existing API SG or SH...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... new vehicle is not covered by the new NISSAN vehicle warranties. Damage to change the oil before the next oil change intervals depend upon how you use of the specified quality oils and filters. Oil which the vehicle will be operated before the first recommended change intervals longer than that the engine oil viscosity be used and maintenance intervals are...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
...rollover ...5-3 B Battery Cold weather ...5-19 Maintenance ...8-14 Replacement, Multi-remote control ...3-7 Before starting the engine ...5-6 Belt Drive ...8-15 Extender, Seat...1-25 Height adjustment, Shoulder...1-22 Maintenance, Seat ...1-25 Seat ... Certification label, F.M.V.S.S...10-10 Chain, Tire ...8-33 Changing A flat tire ...6-2 Engine coolant...8-6 Engine oil...8-9 Engine oil filter...8-10
Owner's Manual - Page 225
... Front Fog light switch ...2-16 Interior light...2-26 Manual seat adjustment ...1-2 Power seat adjustment...1-4
11-2 Tire and wheel...8-33 Checking Brake pedal ...8-20 Bulb ...2-7 Engine coolant level ...8-5 Engine oil level ...8-8 Parking brake ...8-20 Seat belt operation, Three-point ...1-21 Child restraint...1-25 Installation on front seat...1-35 Installation on rear seat center ...1-27...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
... control devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage. Starting and driving" section of this will damage the three way catalyst. However, for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.
See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "5. Technical and consumer information" section. Follow these recommendations may result in the "10. Under...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
Hood release 3-9 Windshield washer fluid 8-13
Engine coolant 8-5 Meters and gauges 2-3 Engine oil 8-8
Seat 1-2 Trunk release (Type B) 3-9 Trunk release (Type A) 3-9 Seat belt 1-17
Audio system 4-12 Air conditioner 4-3
Key 3-2
Fuel 3-11, 10-2
Spare tire 6-2, 8-31
STI0046
