Nissan Altima 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.

    Engine oil
    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 ...

    On-vehicle repair
    ...

    Other materials:

    Low tire pressure warning lamp blinks
    Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Flashes When Ignition Switch Is Turned On NOTE: If low tire pressure warning lamp flashes as shown, the system is normal. Flash Mode A • This mode shows transmitter status is OFF-mode. Carry out transmitter wake up operation. Refer to WT-5, "Transmitter ...

    CVT Fluid
    Inspection CHECKING CVT FLUID Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). The fluid level check procedure is as follows: 1. Check for fluid leakage. 2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area. When ambient temperature is 20 ...

    ECM branch line circuit
    Diagnosis Procedure INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1.CHECK CONNECTOR 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. 3. Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side). - ECM - Harnes ...