Nissan 2008 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance ..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items .........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations ................8-6
Engine cooling system .............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level ...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level ........................8-9
Changing engine oil ...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter .......................8-11
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ......8-12
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch fluid .............................8-13
Brake fluid ....................................8-14
Clutch fluid ...................................8-14
Window washer fluid .............................8-14
Window washer fluid reservoir ..................8-14
Battery ..........................................8-15
Jump starting .................................8-16
Drive belt ........................................8-17
Spark plugs......................................8-18
Replacing spark plugs .........................8-18
Air cleaner .......................................8-19
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-20
Windshield wiper blades ..........................8-20
Cleaning .....................................8-20
Replacing ....................................8-20
Brakes ..........................................8-21
Self-adjusting brakes ..........................8-21
Brake pad wear indicators ......................8-21
Fuses ...........................................8-22
Engine compartment...........................8-23
Passenger compartment .......................8-24
Battery replacement ..............................8-25
Intelligent key .................................8-26
Lights ...........................................8-27
Headlights....................................8-27
Front park/turn/sidemarker light .................8-27
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-28
Wheels and tires .................................8-33
Tire pressure..................................8-33
Tire labeling...................................8-37
Types of tires..................................8-40
Tire chains....................................8-41
Changing wheels and tires .....................8-42
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2008 Altima (alt)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
02/15/08—tbrooks