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:
Your NISSAN is designed for both normal
and off-road use. However, avoid driving in
deep water or mud as your NISSAN is
mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a
conventional off-road vehicle.
Remember that 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) models
are less capable than All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) models for rough road driving and
extrication when stuck in deep snow or
mud, or the like...
WARNING
Always be sure the liftgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
Do not drive with the liftgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawninto the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual...