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Changing engine oil -12 – NISSAN 2015 Altima Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly.

Operating the engine with an insuffi-
cient amount of oil can damage the
engine, and such damage is not covered
by warranty.

It is normal to add some oil between oil

maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the se-
verity of operating conditions.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

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, then turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler cap

B

by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug

A

.

5. Remove the drain plug

A

with a wrench by

turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section.

Waste oil must be disposed of prop-

erly.

Check your local regulations.

WARNING

Prolonged and repeated contact with

used engine oil may cause skin cancer.

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.

Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

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