Nissan Altima: Oil additives
NISSAN does not recommend the use of oil additives. The use of an oil additive is not necessary when the proper oil type is used and maintenance intervals are followed.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has been previously used should not be used.
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality
and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory
engine life and performance. See “Capacities
and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in thi ...
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is important
to select the engine oil viscosity based on the
temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated
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Backward direction
Turn the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial counterclockwise to skip to the beginning of the
current track/file (track). Each time the dial is turned, the indicated track/file
(track) number will decrease ...
Function check
All indicator and warning symbols light up in ignition mode II or when the engine
is started. When the engine has started, all the symbols should go out except the
parking brake symsymbol, which o ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system,
including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see Changing engine coolant in the M ...
