1996 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 177

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant recommendations The air conditioning system in this NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant, Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or the exact equivalents. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage and you will need to replace your vehicle's entire air conditioning system. The new refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth's ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not affect the earth's atmosphere, certain governmental regulations require the recovery and recycling of any refrigerant during automotive air conditioning system service. Your NISSAN dealer has the trained technicians and equipment needed to recover and recycle your air conditioning system refrigerant. Contact your NISSAN dealer when servicing your air conditioning system. TI1028-B TI1002M ¼ SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE 10W-30 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient temperature is above 0°F (−18°C). ¼ 80W-90 is preferable for ambient temperatures below 104°F (40°C). 9-6