2002 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 187

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot. 4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag. Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. SDI0975 5. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 6. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally more than 2/3 turn. Oil filter tightening torque: 10.85 to 15.19 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.6 N⋅m) 7. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary. SDI1051 CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. (Depending on the engine model, a special cap type wrench may be required. See your NISSAN dealer if in doubt.) Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. WARNING ¼ When engine is running, keep hands, jewelry and clothing away from any moving parts such as cooling fan and drive belt. ¼ Automatic transmission fluid is poisonous and should be stored carefully in marked containers out of the reach of children. 8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself