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 ...
Vehicle information display - 5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
The vehicle information display is located
to the left of the speedometer. It displays
such items as:
Vehicle settings
Indicators and warnings
Information/warning messages
Tire pressure information
Drive computer information
Cruise control system information
Driving Aids (if so equipped)
N ...
How to use the vehicle information
display
The vehicle information display can be
changed using the ,
, and OK buttons located on the
steering
wheel.
- Use these buttons
to navigate the vehicle information
display.
OK - Change or select an item in the
vehicle information display.
- Returns to the previous
menu.
The OK, and
butto ...
Engine oil
On-vehicle repair