Changing engine oil -9 – NISSAN 2015 Versa Note - Owner's Manual User Manual

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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil

level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks

1

. This is the normal oper-

ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark

2

, remove the oil filler cap

and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill

3

.

6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some engine oil be-
tween oil maintenance intervals depending
on the severity of operating conditions or
depending on the property of the engine oil
used. More engine oil is consumed by fre-
quent acceleration/deceleration especially
when the engine rpm is high. Consumption
is likely to be higher when the engine is
new. If the rate of oil consumption, after
driving for 3,000 miles (5,000 km), is more
than 0.5 liter per 600 miles (1,000 km), con-
sult a NISSAN dealer

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

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, then turn it off.

LHA2095

LDI2364

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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