Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine undercover.
2. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned, the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and
the vehicle.
• The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new
oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.
4. Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-23.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
• Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine is
already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
• Check that the oil level is w ...
Other materials: Fuel gauge
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning message shows in
the vehic ...
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the RCTA
could result in serious injury or death.
The RCTA system is not a replacement
for proper driving procedures
and is not designed to prevent contact
with vehicles or objects. When
backing out of a parking space, a ...
System malfunction
If the RAB system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, the RAB system
warning light will illuminate, and the "Malfunction:
See Owner’s Manual" warning
message will appear in the vehicle information
display and a chime will sound.
Action to take
If the warning light illuminates, park ...
Engine oil
On-vehicle repair