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: Intelligent Around View Monitor
(if so equipped)
CAMERA button
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for the proper use of the Intelligent
Around View Monitor system
could result in serious injury or death
The Intelligent Around View Monitor
is a convenience feature and is not a
substitute for proper vehicle operation
be ...
Trip computer
1. Vehicle speed
The vehicle speed mode shows the current
vehicle speed and the average vehicle
speed since the last reset.
Average vehicle speed:
Press the OK button on the steering wheel
to bring up the drive computer Reset
menu, and follow the instructions to reset.
For additional information, ...
Windshield wiper blades
Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other material
may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer fluid or a mild detergent. Your windshield
is clean if beads do not form w ...
Engine oil
On-vehicle repair