Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade, quality and viscosity engine oil to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” earlier in this section. NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification or International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
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vehicle by following the procedure below. Please
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test. As of
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Replacing spark plugs
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
It is not necessary to replace iridium-tipped (A)
spark plugs as frequently as conventional type
spark plugs because they last much longer. Follow
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