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Changing Engine Oil

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
  • Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
  • Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
  1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
  2. Warm up the engine, and check for oil leaks from the engine.
  3. Stop the engine and wait at least 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap.
  5. Drain the engine oil.
  6. Install the oil drain plug using a new washer.
    CAUTION:
    • Clean the oil drain plug and use a new washer for installation.

      Oil pan drain plug: Refer to  "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ".

  7. Refill the engine with the specified new engine oil. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • The refill oil capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the capacity specifications for reference only.
    • Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.
  8. Start the engine and run it at idle to warm up, then check the area around the oil drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
  9. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  10. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick as shown.
    CAUTION: Do not overfill the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Checking Engine Oil Level
    G04899906Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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