2000 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 172

6. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and completely drain the oil. If oil filter is to be changed, remove and replace it at this time. See later in "Engine oil" for changing engine oil filter. depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine. 9. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug. Correct as required. 10.Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary. 11.Dispose of waste oil in the proper manner. SDI0975 CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. Waste oil must be disposed of properly. Check your local regulations. 7. Clean and re-install the drain plug and new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N⋅m) Do not use excessive force. 8. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the cap securely. See "Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants" in the "10. Technical and consumer information" section for drain and refill capacity. The drain and refill capacity WARNING ¼ Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ¼ Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. ¼ Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. 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. Do-it-yourself 8-9