1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 133
1996 Nissan Maxima Manual
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ENGINE OIL SDI0138 SDI0115 6. Start the engine, and warm it up until the radiator fan operates. Then race the engine 2 or 3 times under no load. Watch the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating. 7. Stop the engine. After it completely cools down, refill the radiator up to the filler opening. Fill the reservoir tank up to the "MAX" level. 8. Check the radiator drain plug and the drain plug on the engine block for any sign of leakage. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 7-6