Engine oil -10, Checking engine oil level -10 – NISSAN 2014 Altima Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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.

QR25DE engine

LDI2120

VQ35DE engine

LDI2121

WDI0214

ENGINE OIL

8-10

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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