Engine oil -9, Checking engine oil level -9 – NISSAN 2013 Xterra - Owner's Manual User Manual
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● 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 chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
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. Re-
insert it all the way.
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 oper-
ating 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.
LDI0437
LDI0371
ENGINE OIL
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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