The preferable SAE 5W-30 is 5W-30. Capacity: 3.5 quarts with filter.
In This Article...
How can the oil light on a 2002 Nissan Maxima be reset?
- Locate the Maintenance option using the INFO button, then pick it by pressing ENTER (some displays will have a MAINTENANCE button instead of an INFO button in which case you will only need to push the MAINTENANCE button to proceed to the next step)
- Engine Oil can be selected by pressing ENTER after you’ve highlighted it with the UP/DOWN arrows or the middle knob.
- To pick the Reset Distance option, click ENTER after highlighting it with the UP/DOWN arrows or turning the center knob once more.
- The mileage ought to be set to 0.
- To return to the previous screen, use the control panel’s BACK button.
- For the tire and oil filter, repeat steps 3-6. (if the tires were rotated during service)
2008 to 2004 with navigation:
- the ON position on the ignition switch
- When you press the TRIP button under the display, the Options menu will appear.
- Press ENTER on the joystick after using the center joystick to navigate to the Maintenance menu.
- Using the joystick, pick Engine Oil, then press ENTER to choose.
- Highlight Press ENTER after using the joystick to reset.
- Ensure that 0 is displayed next to the mileage.
- If the tires were rotated, follow steps 3-5 again.
2006 thru 2004 (with navigation)
- The Engine Oil Life can be viewed by pressing the MAINTENANCE button.
- Press and hold the MAINTENANCE or TRIP RESET button for more than 15 seconds to reset the driving distance.
- Push the joystick to the left or right to adjust the distance.
What does a Nissan Maxima have high mileage?
A performance car made to last, the Nissan Maxima. The Maxima has a lifespan of between 150,000 and 200,000 miles. This indicates that with good use and maintenance and an average yearly mileage of 15,000 miles, you can anticipate 10 to 13 years of service or more.
What oil weight is ideal?
For lower temperatures, automakers often specify a 5W-20 or 5W-30 oil, with a 10W-30 oil being an optional specification for higher ambient temperatures. The majority of light-duty cars on the road are covered by these three grades.
Will my engine suffer from heavier oil?
People frequently ponder if it is okay to use oil that is thicker or thinner than what the maker of their engine suggests. Whether it’s okay to substitute 10W-30 oil for 5W-30 oil, for instance, is a frequently asked issue. While following the instructions in your owner’s manual is ideal, there is typically no long-term harm if you accidentally use a viscosity that is one grade higher or lower.
Brad purchases a brand-new vehicle that needs 0W-20 engine oil. He spends enough time around gearheads to be familiar with the truism that “greater wear protection is achieved by using oil with a higher viscosity.”
He drains the factory-installed 0W-20 oil and replaces it with 15W-50 racing oil because he wants to provide his new vehicle the best protection possible.
John is the following. He purchases a 1998 Toyota Corolla since he enjoys finding ways to save money. It requires motor oil that is 5W-30. However, he uses some 10W-30 that he has in his garage to replace the oil. Waste not good oil.
Although using an oil viscosity that is a little lighter or heavier than that recommended in the owner’s handbook is preferable, there is typically no long-term harm.
Is it preferable to run thicker oil while it’s hot outside?
Always check your owner’s handbook to determine the ideal type of oil for your engine. Generally speaking, using a slightly thicker grade of oil, such as a 10W30 instead of a 5W30, will provide the most protection in the summer. Due to the summer heat’s influence on the oil’s thinning, engines require a heavier oil at this time. You can return to using lighter, thinner oil as the temperature drops, which will help you get more gas out of your vehicle over the winter.
Your engine would benefit greatly from having X-TRA LUBE oil treatment added over the summer. Because of its improved benefits on reducing friction and wear, X-tra Lube oil treatment will actually cause your engine’s operating temperature to decrease. In the summer, an engine that runs more smoothly and is cooler is a nice thing.