Nissan Altima Quiz
Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself

Engine Oil Change

In this manual: Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself
Foreword — 1Nissan Customer Assistance Program — 1Illustrated Table of Contents — 8Safety - Seats, Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System — 28Controls and instruments — 50Pre-Start Checks and Adjustments — 43Monitor, Climate, Audio, Phone and Voice Recognition Systems — 90Starting and driving — 37In an Emergency — 12Appearance and care — 17Maintenance and owner do-it-yourself — 37Technical data and consumer information — 24Using the multi-function display — 1Start-up Display — 1Settings — 1Multi-function display warnings and indicators — 1Changing the Display — 1How to Park Using the Predicted Course Lines — 1Screen Settings — 1Driving tips — 1Moving Object Detection System (if equipped) — 1Blind Spot Warning System Operation — 1Blind Spot Warning system driving situations — 1Lane Departure Warning system operation — 1Camera Maintenance — 1Headlights — 1Fog Lights (if equipped) — 1Parking Lights and Turn Signal Lights — 1
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0204060801003929N·mlb·ft
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Moteur QR25DE
QR25DE engine

Moteur VQ35DE
VQ35DE Engine

  1. Park your 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 the ignition off.
  3. Turn oil filler cap A counterclockwise to remove it.
  4. Place a large drain pan under drain plug B.
  5. Remove drain plug B with a wrench by turning it counterclockwise, and drain the oil completely.

If the oil filter needs to be replaced, remove it and replace it now. Refer to the "Replacing the Oil Filter" section in this chapter.

  • Used oil must be disposed of properly.
  • Check your local regulations.

WARNING

  • Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
  • Avoid any direct skin contact with used oil. If contact occurs, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
  • Keep used engine oil out of reach of children.

WARNING

Take care not to burn yourself. Engine oil may be very hot.

  1. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. Using a wrench, tighten the drain plug securely. Do not use excessive force.

Drain plug torque: 29 to 39 N·m

  1. Add the recommended engine oil through the oil filler opening, then reinstall the oil filler cap and tighten it securely.

Refer to the "Capacities, Recommended Fuel and Lubricants" section of the "Technical Data and Consumer Information" chapter in this manual for drain and fill capacities.

Capacities vary depending on oil temperature and drain interval. Use these specifications for reference only.

Always use the dipstick to determine the correct oil level in the engine.

  1. Start the engine. Check for leaks around the drain plug and oil filter. If there are leaks, repair them.
  2. Turn the ignition off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level again using the dipstick. Add engine oil as needed.

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