NISSAN 2009 Versa Hatchback - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 244)

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
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HR16DE and MR18DE engine models.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench
by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove
the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if
necessary.
HR16DE engine
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A Oil filler cap
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B Oil drain plug
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C Oil filter
LDI0608
MR18DE engine
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A Oil filler cap
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B Oil drain plug
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C Oil filter
WDI0521
8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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REVIEW COPY— 2009 Versa (vrs)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
09/10/08—debbie
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