engine coolant NISSAN ALTIMA 2023 Workshop Manual

Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter (1)
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace intelligent key battery
• Tire rotation
• Replace brake fluid
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).78,750 miles/(126,000 km)/
126 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belts and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
82,500 miles/(132,000 km)/
132 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter (1)
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace intelligent key battery
• Tire rotation
9-38Maintenance and schedules

Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).86,250 miles/(138,000 km)/
138 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not applicable. Proceed to next interval.
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Engine drive belt and hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
90,000 miles/(144,000 km)/
144 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines & cables
• Brake pads & rotors
• CVT transmission fluid
• Engine drive belts
• Fuel tank vapor vent system
• Fuel lines/connections
• Steering gear and linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
• Drive shaf t boots
• Exhaust system
• Horn, lights, signals, wipers, rear hatch/ hood lif t supports
• All fluids inspected (engine, wiper, brake, power steering, coolant)
• Hose inspections
• Engine air filter
• Suspension components (shocks, sub- frame, tie rods)
• Battery terminals and cables, battery test
• Tire pressure, treadwear and depth
Maintenance and schedules9-39

Essentials:
• Replace engine oil & filter (1)
• Replace engine air filter (2)
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace intelligent key battery
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads & rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Steering gear & linkage
• Axle & suspension parts
Essentials:
• Replace brake fluid
(1) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions,
more frequent maintenance may be
required.Additional information
NOTE FOR ENGINE COOLANT *:
(1) First replacement interval is 105,000
miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. Af ter
first replacement, replace every 75,000
miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.
* Maintenance items and intervals with
“*” are recommended by NISSAN for
reliable vehicle operation. The owner
need not perform such maintenance in
order to maintain the emission warranty
or manufacturer recall liability. Other
maintenance items and intervals are
required.
NOTE FOR SPARK PLUGS:
(1) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000
km)
(2) Replace spark plug when the plug
gap exceeds 0.049 in (1.25 mm) even if
within specified periodic replacement
mileage.
9-40Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel FWD: 61.3 L 16 1/4 gal 13 1/2 gal
• For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation” (P. 10-4).
AWD: 60.6 L 16 gal 13 3/8 gal
Engine oil*1
Drain and refill
*1: For additional
information, see
“Engine oil” (P. 8-7). 2.5L
4 cylinder
(PR25DD en- gine model) With oil filter
change 5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
0W-20 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage
caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as rec-
ommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil fil-
ter change 4.8 L 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt
2.0L
4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine
model) With oil filter
change 4.7 L 5 qt 4-1/8 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SP” (or equivalent) is
recommended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic
SAE 5W-30 GF-6 SP motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Dam-
age caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other then as
recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil
filter recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil fil-
ter change 4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir 2.5L
4 cylinder
(PR25DD engine model) 8.3 L 2-1/4 gal 1-7/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent
2.0L
4 cylinder
(KR20DDET engine model) 8.2 L 2-1/8 gal 1-3/4 gal
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-62Brightness/contrast button.........4-7Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10Bulb replacement...............8-26
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................ .10-2Car phone or CB radio............4-67Cargo
(See vehicle loading information).....10-16Chassis control................5-178Check tire pressure..........2-31, 2-48Child restraints.......1-21,1-22,1-23,1-25LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-25Precautions on child
restraints............1-31, 1-38, 1-43Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-28Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-5Clock set/adjustment.............4-5Cold weather driving............5-185Console box..................2-72Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT).......................5-18Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Control panel buttons.............4-3Brightness/contrast button........4-7Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel).....4-63Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-33, 4-41CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Corrosion protection..............7-8Cruise control................ .5-68Cup holders...............2-73,2-74
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-62Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
................... .2-56Dimensions and weights..........10-11Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-62Display controls (see control panel
buttons).................... .4-3Door locks....................3-4Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-185
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Precautions when starting and
driving................. .5-4, 5-10Driving the vehicle...............5-18
E
Economy - fuel................5-168Emergency call (SOS) button........2-67Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-14Emission control system warranty. . . .10-22Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil............8-8Changing engine oil filter.........8-8Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine compartment check
locations.................. .8-3Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-11Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-13Engine specifications...........10-9
11-2

Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-186Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-6Event Data recorders........10-24, 10-25Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items.......................9-5Extended storage switch..........2-70Eyeglass case.................2-73
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-13Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-12Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Windshield-washer fluid.........8-13Fog light switch................2-63Front air bag system (See supplemental
restraint system)...............1-54Front power seat adjustment........1-4Front seats....................1-2Front-door pocket...............2-71
FuelCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Fuel economy...............5-168Fuel gauge..................2-7Fuel octane rating.............10-6Fuel recommendation..........10-4Fuel-filler door and cap..........3-25Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-25Loose fuel cap warning......2-30, 2-46Fuel efficient driving tips..........5-167Fuel gauge....................2-7Fuel-filler door.................3-25Fuses.......................8-21Fusible links..................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-81, 2-83, 2-84Gas cap.....................3-25GaugeEngine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Fuel gauge..................2-7Speedometer................2-4Tachometer................ .2-6Trip odometer................2-5General maintenance.............9-2Glove box....................2-72Glove box lock.................2-72
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®. .4-67Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Head restraints.................1-8Headlight and turn signal switch.....2-57Headlight control switch...........2-57Headlights...................8-25Heated seat switches............2-64Heated steering wheel............2-65Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls
................4-33, 4-41Heater operation..........4-34, 4-42Hill start assist system...........5-178HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver............2-81, 2-83, 2-84Hood.......................3-22Horn...................... .2-64
I
Ignition switch
Push-button ignition switch.......5-13Immobilizer system..........2-54, 5-16Important vehicle information label. . .10-13In-cabin microfilter..............8-18Increasing fuel economy..........5-168IndicatorNISSAN Intelligent Key® battery discharge
indicator
...................5-15Inside automatic anti-glare mirror. . . .3-29Instrument brightness control.......2-62
11-3

Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-47Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).......1-47Switch
Autolight switch..............2-58Automatic power window switch. . .2-76Fog light switch..............2-63Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-57Headlight control switch.........2-57Instrument brightness control.....2-62Power door lock switch..........3-6Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch................... .2-56Turn signal switch.............2-63
T
Tachometer...................2-6Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-6Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start...............2-54, 5-16Three-way catalyst...............5-4TiltTelescopic steering............3-27TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire...............6-5, 8-42Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-29
Tire rotation.................8-39Types of tires................8-36Uniform tire quality grading.......10-21Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..............8-29Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................... .5-5, 6-3Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-22All-wheel drive models..........6-21Flat towing................ .10-20Trailer towing...............10-20Towing a trailer................10-20Towing your vehicle..............6-20Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-30Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
..........2-81, 2-83, 2-84TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................8-12Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)............5-18Transmission shif t lever lock release. . .5-22Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country)................... .10-12Trip odometer..................2-5Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-6, 3-24Trunk lid.....................3-22Trunk lid lock opener lever..........3-22Trunk light...................2-80
Turn signal switch...............2-63
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-21USB interface.................4-54USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-70
V
Vanity mirror..................3-29Variable voltage control system......8-16Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-11Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-175Vehicle identification.............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-12Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-12Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-54, 5-16Vehicle information display.....2-18,2-34Vehicle loading information........10-16Vehicle recovery............6-22,6-23Vehicle security system...........2-52Vehicle security system
(NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start
...............2-54, 5-16Ventilators.................. .4-31Visors......................3-28Voice Prompt Interrupt............4-70
11-7