2000 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 194

ENGINE OIL SDI0410 SDI0419 SDI0420 3. Open the air release plug to drain the coolant. 4. Flush the cooling system by running fresh water through the radiator. 5. Close the radiator drain plug and engine block drain plugs securely. 6. See the "Technical information" section for cooling system capacity. Fill the radiator slowly with the proper mixture of coolant and water. Fill the reservoir tank slowly up to the MAX level. Then install the radiator cap and close the air release plug. 7. Start the engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature. Then race the engine 2 or 3 times under no load. Watch the coolant temperature gauge for signs of overheating. 8. Stop the engine. After it completely cools down, refill the radiator up to the filler opening. Fill the reservoir tank up the MAX level. 9. Check the radiator drain plug and engine block drain plugs for any sign of leakage. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. Do-it-yourself 8-7