1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 134

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¼ It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions. SDI0116 SDI0139 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be between the "H" and "L" marks. If the oil level is below the "L" mark, remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill. 6. Recheck oil level with dipstick. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature, and then turn it off. 3. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 4. Remove the oil filler cap. ¼ Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating with insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. 7-7

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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the
oil level. It should be between the “H” and
“L” marks. If the oil level is below the “L”
mark, remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening.
Do
not overfill.
6. Recheck oil level with dipstick.
°
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating with insufficient amount of
oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by warranty.
°
It is normal to add some oil between
oil maintenance intervals or during
the break-in period, depending on the
severity of operating conditions.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature, and then turn it off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the drain
plug.
4. Remove the oil filler cap.
SDI0116
SDI0139
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