ENGINE OIL
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
6. Reinsert the dipstick all the way.
.
.
Avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If
contacted, wash thoroughly with soap or
hand cleaner and plenty of water as soon as
possible.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It
C
should be within the range
.
*
Store used engine oil in marked containers
out of the reach of children.
A
8. If the oil level is below
*
, remove the oil filler cap
and pour the recommended oil into the opening.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
parking brake.
B
Do not overfill
.
*
When filling the engine oil, do not remove
the dipstick. (except for HR15DE and
HR16DE engine)
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine
temperature reaches the normal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5 minutes).
9. Recheck the oil level with the dipstick.
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3. Stop the engine.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the break-in
period, depending on the severity of operat-
ing conditions.
MR16DDT engine and HR16DE (for Thailand) models
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain
back to the oil pan.
5. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable
floor jack and safety jack stands.
CAUTION:
.
Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle
jack-up points.
The oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating your vehicle with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and such
damage is not covered by the warranty.
.
A suitable adapter should be attached to the
jack stand saddle.
Engine oil and filter
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
HR16DE (except for Thailand) and HR15DE engine
models
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the
parking brake.
WARNING:
.
Used oil must be disposed of properly. Never
pour or dump oil into the ground, canals,
rivers, etc. It should be disposed of at proper
waste facilities. NISSAN recommends hav-
ing your oil changed by a NISSAN dealer.
2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine
temperature reaches the normal operating tem-
perature (approximately 5 minutes).
3. Stop the engine.
.
.
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil may be hot.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the engine oil to drain
back to the oil pan.
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Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oil may cause skin cancer.
MR16DDT engine models
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