2019 NISSAN ALTIMA transmission oil

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-4
Engine cooling system ..........................8-6
Checking engine coolant level ................8-7
Changing engine coolant .....................8-7
Engine oil ........................................8-8
Checking engine oil level .....................8-8
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-9
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid ............................................ 8-13
Brake fluid ...................................... 8-13
Windshield-washer fluid ........................8-14
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-14
Battery......................................... 8-15
Jump starting ............................... 8-16
Variable voltage control system ................8-17
Drive belt ....................................... 8-17
Spark plugs .................................... 8-18
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-18
Air cleaner ...................................... 8-19In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-19
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-20
Cleaning .................................... 8-20
Replacing ................................... 8-20
Brakes.......................................... 8-21
Fuses ........................................... 8-22
Engine compartment .......................8-22
Passenger compartment ....................8-23
Battery replacement ........................... 8-24
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-25
Lights .......................................... 8-26
Headlights ................................... 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-27
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-27
Wheels and tires ................................ 8-30
Tire pressure ................................ 8-30
Tire labeling ................................. 8-34
Types of tires ................................ 8-36
Tir

e chains .................................. 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-39

Inside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked on a regular basis, such as
when performing scheduled maintenance,
cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Accelerator pedal:Check the pedal for
smooth operation and make sure the
pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort. Keep the floor mat away from the
pedal.
Brake pedal: Check the pedal for smooth
operation. If the brake pedal suddenly goes
down further than normal, the pedal feels
spongy or the vehicle seems to take longer
to stop, have your vehicle checked imme-
diately. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service. Keep the
floor mat away from the pedal.
Brakes: Check that the brakes do not pull
the vehicle to one side when applied.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) P (Park) position mechanism: On a
fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held
securely with the shif t lever in the P (Park)
position without applying any brakes.
Parking brake: Check the parking brake
operation regularly. The vehicle should be
securely held on a fairly steep hill with only the parking brake applied. If the parking
brake needs adjustment, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Seats:
Check seat position controls such
as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc., to
ensure they operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely in every position.
Check that the head restraints/headrests
move up and down smoothly and the locks
(if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions.
Seat belts: Check that all parts of the seat
belt system (for example, buckles, anchors,
adjusters and retractors) operate properly
and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying,
wear or damage.
Steering wheel: Check for changes in the
steering system, such as excessive free
play, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes: Make sure all
warning lights and chimes are operating
properly.
Windshield defroster: Check that the air
comes out of the defroster outlets properly
and in sufficient quantity when operating
the heater or air conditioner. Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check
that the wipers and washer operate prop-
erly and that the wipers do not streak.
Under the hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should
be checked periodically (for example, each
time you check the engine oil or refuel).
Battery*: This vehicle is equipped with a
sealed maintenance free battery. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for service.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid situations
that can lead to potential battery dis-
charge and potential no-start conditions
such as:
1. Installation or extended use of elec-
tronic accessories that consume bat-
tery power when the engine is not
running (Phone chargers, GPS, DVD
players, etc.).
2. Vehicle is not driven regularly and/or
only driven short distances.
In these cases, the battery may need to
be charged to maintain battery health.
9-4Maintenance and schedules

Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-
pension parts, drive shaf t boots:Check
for damage, looseness, and leakage of oil
or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently.
Tire rotation: PR25DD Engine model; Tires
should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) according to the instructions
under “Explanation of general mainte-
nance items” in this section. When rotating
tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
KR20DDET Engine model; Tires should be
rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) ac-
cording to the instructions under “Explana-
tion of general maintenance items” in this
section. When rotating tires, check for
damage and uneven wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil,
and transfer case oil: Visually inspect for
signs of leakage at specified intervals.
Replace at specified intervals. To help ensure smooth, safe and economi-
cal driving, NISSAN provides two mainte-
nance schedules that may be used, de-
pending upon the conditions in which you
usually drive. These schedules contain
both distance and time intervals, up to
120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months. For
most people, the odometer reading will in-
dicate when service is needed. However, if
you drive very little, your vehicle should be
serviced at the regular time intervals
shown in the schedule.
Af ter 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/
144 months, continue maintenance at
the same mileage/time intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING
CONDITIONS
Additional maintenance items for severe
operating conditions
should be per-
formed on vehicles that are driven under
especially demanding conditions. Addi-
tional maintenance items should be per-
formed if you primarily operate your vehicle
under the following conditions:
∙ Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km). ∙ Repeated short trips of less than
10 miles (16 km) with outside tempera-
tures remaining below freezing.
∙ Operating in hot weather in stop- and-go “rush hour” traffic.
∙ Extensive idling and/or low speed driv- ing for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
∙ Driving in dusty conditions.
∙ Driving on rough, muddy or salt spread roads.
∙ Using a car-top carrier.
NOTE:
For vehicles operated in Canada, both
standard and severe maintenance items
should be performed at every interval.OIL CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with oil control
system. It calculates engine oil and filter
change intervals based on driving condi-
tions. Driving in the following severe condi-
tions will shorten the engine oil and filter
change interval.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance and schedules9-7

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 (or
equivalent) ONLY in NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid
NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil ———
• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.
Transfer oil ———
Brake fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this manual. • Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3.
• Available in mainland U.S.A through a NISSAN dealer
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HF0-1234yf (R-1234yf )
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system
refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type PAG (VC100YF oil) or
equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system
refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 3.8 L 1 gal 7/8 gal• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner &
Antifreeze fluid or equivalent.
Technical and consumer information10-3

Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28
Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Chimes, audible reminders .........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior......7-2,7-4
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .........10-11
Coldweatherdriving.............5-181
Console box ..................2-57
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-18
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Controls Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-29,4-38
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol.................5-64
Cupholders...............2-58,2-59
D
Daytime Running Light System ......2-48
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-43
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-49 Door locks
..................3-4,3-5
Drivebelt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic . . .3-33, 3-34, 3-35
Driving Cold weather driving ...........5-181
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Precautions when starting and
driving..................5-4,5-11
Drivingthevehicle...............5-18
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-53
Economy - fuel ................5-165
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-15,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-12
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-18
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-7
Changing engine oil ............8-9
Changing engine oil filter .........8-9
Checking engine coolant level ......8-7
Checking engine oil level .........8-8
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-12Engine oil viscosity
.............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8
Starting the engine ............5-17
Engine Block Heater .............5-183
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders.........10-20,10-21
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-4
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-3
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-55
Eyeglasscase.................2-58
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire....................6-3,6-4
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-13
Engine coolant ...............
8-6
Engine oil ...................8-8
Windshield-washer fluid .........8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-50
Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraintsystem)................1-53
Front-door pocket ..............2-56
Front power seat adjustment ........1-4
11-2

TransceiverHomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ....2-66,2-68,2-69,2-69,2-70
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-18
Transmission shif t lever lock release . . .5-23
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ...............2-4,2-5
Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-5, 3-26
Trunklid.....................3-25
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-25
Trunklight....................2-65
Turn signal switch ...............2-49
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USB/iPod® Charging Ports .........4-42
V
Vanitymirror..................3-31
Variable voltage control system ......8-17
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system .....................5-172
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-40,5-16
Vehicleinformationdisplay.........2-19
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-14
Vehicle security system ...........2-39
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-40, 5-16
Ventilators ...................4-28
Visors ......................3-30
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-66, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10
Battery charge warning light ......2-11
Brakewarninglight ............2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light ....2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-34
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-14,2-34
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-34
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-14, 2-14
Supplemental air bag warning
light...................1-66, 2-15
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system .........2-39Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders
..................2-15
Warning labels (for SRS) .........1-66
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-15
Audible reminders .............2-15
Indicatorlights...............2-15
Warninglights ...............2-15
Warninglights ................ .2-15
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-9
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-30
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ................... .2-60
Locking passengers' windows .....2-61
Powerrearwindows ...........2-61
Powerwindows..............2-60
Rearpowerwindows...........2-61
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-14
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-20
Wiper Wiper
blades................8-20
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-42
11-7