Nissan Murano: Engine oil / Checking engine oil level

- Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
- Start the engine and let it idle until it
reaches operating temperature.
- Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
- Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
Reinsert it all the way.
- Remove the dipstick again and check
the oil level. It should be between the H
(High) and L (Low) marks
. This
is the
normal operating oil level range. If the
oil level is below the L (Low) mark
,
remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended
oil through the opening.
Do not overfill
.
- Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period,dependingonthe severity
of operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine,
and such damage is not covered
by warranty.
Other information:
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system.
Exhaust gases in the three-way catalyst
are burned at high temperatures to help
reduce pollutants.
WARNING
The exhaust gas and the exhaust system
are very hot...
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position...