2009 Maxima Owner's Manual

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheating.
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the engine
is hot.
● Never remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of children
and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
8-8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
ENGINE OIL
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle 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.
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks �B . This is the normal operating
oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark �A , remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill �C .
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.