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Question posted by danBatiam on May 2nd, 2014
Does It Hurt To Overfill 96 Nissan Sentra Engine Oil
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Owner's Manual - Page 12
...belt. If the belt is running, it -yourself operations'' section. CAUTION Running the engine with the charging system. Have the system repaired promptly.
''Engine oil'' in the electrical system. If the light flickers or comes on during normal driving... equipped)
O/D OFF
Overdrive off the road in a safe area, stop the engine immediately and call a NISSAN dealer or other authorized repair shop.
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... the key. This may cause the driver to be checked periodically, e.g., each time you check engine oil. ● Check that all passengers to the ON (3) position. ON Normal operating position (3) ... turns on the lock cylinder. START (4) This position activates the starter motor, which starts the engine. 4-5 ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Maintenance items ...
Owner's Manual - Page 118
7 Do-it-yourself operations
Maintenance precautions ...7-2 Engine compartment check locations ...7-3 Engine cooling system ...7-5 Engine oil ...7-8 Automatic transmission fluid ...7-11 Power steering fluid...7-13 Brake fluid ...7-13 Window washer fluid ...7-14 Battery ...7-15 Drive belts ...7-17 Spark plug replacement ...7-18 Air ...
Owner's Manual - Page 119
... injury or vehicle damage. 7-2 ● Improperly disposed motor oil and/or other moving . If it is supported only by...garage, be serviced by a NISSAN dealer because the fuel lines are under high pressure even when the engine is off and wait until it...vehicle fluids can hurt the environment. Move the gearshift control lever to the OFF or LOCK position. Avoid contact with the engine running . ...
Owner's Manual - Page 125
... L marks. After it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Do not overfill.
7-8 Also check the air release plug for any sign of leakage. ENGINE OIL
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9. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Reinsert it clean. Stop the engine. Then fill the radiator again and install the radiator cap...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
... the drain plug with dipstick. WARNING ● Prolonged and repeated contact with used oil. If skin contact is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break-in this time. Remove the oil filler cap. 5. See ''Changing engine oil filter'' in period, depending on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. DI1252M...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... drain plug and washer. Check for refill capacity. 8. CAUTION ● Waste oil must be hot.
7-10 Correct as the engine oil is hot. Check your NISSAN dealer if in doubt.) Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. Check the oil level with used engine oil. 6. WARNING Be careful not to 39 N•m) Do not overtighten. 7. See...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... necessary. DI1154
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4. Screw in marked containers out of the reach of the engine. 5. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with clean engine oil. 6. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Be sure to remove any moving parts such as cooling fan and drive belts...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... 122 and 176°F (50 and 80°C). DO NOT OVERFILL. Outside 7-12
Temperature conditions for a long time at high speeds...Nissan Matic 'D' (Continental U.S. However, the fluid should wait until the fluid has cooled down (about 30 minutes) before driving. Remove the dipstick and wipe it will go. 6. You should be re-checked using the COLD range on the dipstick after the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...open , replace it with the fuse puller provided (inside the passenger compartment fuse panel cover). 7-23 Engine fuses)
compartment
(Headlight
If a headlight does not come on the fuse box cover. 6. Remove ... not operate and fuses are melted, replace only with genuine NISSAN parts.
If the fuse is open fuse. 1. Open the engine hood. 3. If any of the range shown above .
If...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... the fluid level in the ''Starting and driving'' section.) Underbody The underbody is normal. Engine oil level* Check the level after the vehicle has been parked for the cause and have accumulated...Check the level when the fluid is cold and the engine is found in P with only the parking brake applied. If you check the engine oil or refuel). Additional information on the floor 8-4
pan,...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...) (72) (78) (84) (90) (96) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 I* [R] I* I* I* R* R R [R] [R]
Emission control system maintenance Drive belts Air cleaner filter Idle rpm (GA16DE engine) Vapor lines Fuel lines Fuel filter Engine coolant Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent) Spark plugs (GA16DE engine) (SR20DE engine) (PLATINUM-TIPPED type) Intake...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... Fuel filter Engine coolant Engine oil Engine oil filter (Use Nissan PREMIUM type or equivalent) Spark plugs (GA16DE engine) (SR20DE engine) (PLATINUM-TIPPED type) Intake & exhaust valve clearance (GA16DE engine) Miles × 1,000 (km × 1,000) Months See NOTE (1). [R] I* I* I * R* R R [R] [R]
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL 30 37.5 45 (48) (60) (72) 24 30 36
NOTE: (1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
... If the vehicle is found , replace them. Engine oil & oil filter* Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil and oil filter should be made with a tachometer to be... any parts if they may have to be inspected more frequent inspection should be replaced more frequently. Engine coolant* Drain and flush the cooling system. Vapor lines Check vapor lines and connections for damage,...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
... 91)*1
*1: For further details, see ''Fuel recommendation''. *2: For further details, see ''Engine oil and oil filter recommendation''. *3: For further details, see "Air conditioner specification label".
9-2 and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid (Canada).*4 Type DEXRONTMII or equivalent Genuine Nissan Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) NLGI No. 2 (Lithium...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... the correct quality and viscosity oil to select the engine oil viscosity based on the front of oil additives. The use of a low friction oil (energy conserving oil) in combination with other than that recommended could cause engine damage. Nissan recommends the use of the container should be used. If you cannot find engine oil with the CERTIFICATION MARK, an...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... intervals depend upon how you use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is equipped with a high quality engine oil when it was built. Oil and filter change intervals longer than recommended could reduce engine life. You do not have to engines caused by the new NISSAN vehicle warranties. When replacing, use of the specified...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... engine coolant...7-6 Changing engine oil...7-9 Changing engine oil filter...7-10 Checking engine coolant level ...7-5 Checking engine oil level ...7-8 Engine compartment check locations ...7-3, 7-4 Engine coolant temperature gauge ...1-3 Engine cooling system ...7-5 Engine oil...7-8 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...9-5 Engine oil viscosity ...9-5 Engine serial number ...9-12 Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
......2-34 Vanity mirror ...2-35 Multi-remote control system ...2-4 O Octane rating (See fuel) Odometer ...1-3
Oil Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...9-2 Changing engine oil...7-9 Changing engine oil filter...7-10 Checking engine oil level ...7-8 Engine oil...7-8 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...9-5 Opener lever for trunk lid...2-9 Outside mirror control ...2-34 Overdrive switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...'' section. Tire cold pressure:
See tire placard affixed to follow the recommendations outlined in the "BREAK-IN SCHEDULE Information found in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
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Recommended engine oil:
● API SG or SH and Energy Conserving II ● API Certification Mark ● SAE 5W-30 viscosity...
