2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 169

¼ Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheating. WARNING ¼ To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. ¼ Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. 1. Open the radiator cap and drain plug. 2. Open the drain plug on the engine block. 3. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the radiator. 4. Close the radiator drain plug and the drain plug on the engine block securely. 5. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "10. Technical and consumer information" section for cooling system capacity. Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture of coolant and water. Fill the reservoir tank up to the MAX level. Then install the radiator cap. SDI0114 CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ¼ Major cooling system repairs should be performed by your NISSAN dealer. The service procedures can be found in the appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. 8-6 Do-it-yourself