Checking engine coolant level, Changing engine coolant – NISSAN 2010 Maxima User Manual

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CAUTION

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure
to use only a Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze
and 50% demineralized or distilled water.
The use of other types of coolant solu-
tions may damage the engine cooling
system.

Outside temperature

down to

Genuine
NISSAN

Long Life

Antifreeze/
Coolant or

equivalent

Demineral-

ized or dis-

tilled water

°C

°F

-35

-30

50%

50%

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold.
If the coolant level is below
the MIN level

B

, add coolant to the MAX level

A

. If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant

level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fill the
radiator with coolant up to the filler opening and
also add it to the reservoir up to the MAX level

A

.

If the cooling system frequently requires
coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN
dealer.

CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT

A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.

Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.

WARNING

To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.

Never remove the radiator cap when the

engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.

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.

LDI0554

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Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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