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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
Adding engine oil
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If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
NX300
NX200
1
Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
Engine oil consumption
■
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
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engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
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When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
●
viscosity is used
●
When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerat-
ing frequently
●
When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
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After changing the engine oil (Except
for Hong Kong and Macao)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
Press
or
of the meter control
switches and select
2
Press
or
of the meter control
switches, select the "Vehicle Settings"
and then press
.
3
Press
or
of the meter control
switches, select the "Oil Maintenance"
and then press and hold the
4
Select the "Yes" and push
5
A message is displayed on the multi-
information display.
"The Data Has Been Reset" is displayed
on the multi-information display.
.
.
.