Nissan Cube owners manual page 301

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Black plate (305,1) Oil viscosity The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes with temperature. Because of this, it is important to select the engine oil viscosity based on the temperatures at which the vehicle will be operated before the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscosity other than that recommended could cause serious engine damage. Selecting the correct oil filter Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a high-quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When replacing, use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or its equivalent for the reason described in “Change STI0505 intervals”. 1. API certification mark tional Lubricant Standardization and ApprovalChange intervals 2. API service symbol Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE vis-The oil and oil filter change intervals for your ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE- cosity standard. These oils have the APIengine are based on the use of the specified COMMENDATION certification mark on the front of the container.quality oils and filters. Using an engine oil and Oils which do not have the specified qualityfilter other than the specified quality, or exceed- Selecting the correct oil label should not be used as they could causeing recommended oil and filter change intervals Itis essential to choose the correct grade,engine damage. could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensureOil additives caused by improper maintenance or use of satisfactory engine life and performance, seeNISSAN does not recommend the use of oilincorrect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/ additives. The use of an oil additive is notnot covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited LUBRICANTS” earlier in this section. NISSANnecessary when the proper oil type is used andwarranty. recommendstheuseofanenergyconservingoilmaintenance intervals are followed.Your engine was filled with a high quality engine in order to improve fuel economy. oil when it was built. You do not have to change Select only engine oils that meet the AmericanOil which may contain foreign matter or hasthe oil before the first recommended change Petroleum Institute (API) certification or Interna-been previously used should not be used.interval. Oil and filter change intervals depend Technical and consumer information 9-5 Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2009/ 9/ 17

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