Nissan Versa Sedan Service ManualMaintenance (MA) » Engine maintenance
Engine oil
Engine oil
ENGINE OIL : Inspection
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, wait 10 minutes before checking the engine oil level.
2. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
3. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within the range (A) as shown.
4. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL : Draining
WARNING:
- Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, park the vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leaks. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Inspection".
2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap.
4. Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.
ENGINE OIL : Refilling
1. Install drain plug with new copper sealing washer. Refer to EM "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
- Be sure to clean drain plug and install new copper sealing washer.
- Do not reuse copper sealing washer.
2. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil capacity and viscosity : Refer to MA "Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
- The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
- Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
3. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leaks. Repair as necessary.
4. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
5. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Inspection".