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Changing engine oil -11 – NISSAN 2013 Frontier - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.

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

A

by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.

5. Remove the drain plug

B

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. See “Changing engine
oil filter” in this section.

Waste oil must be disposed of prop-

erly.

Check your local regulations.

VQ40DE

WDI0500

QR25DE

WDI0501

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