Inspection After Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to fluid capacities.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch "ON" (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
- Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
| item | Before starting engine | Engine running | After engine stopped |
| Engine coolant | Level | Leakage | Level |
| Engine oil | Level | Leakage | Level |
| Transmission(A/T and CVT) fluid | Leakage | Level/Leakage | Leakage |
| Transaxle fluid(M/T) | Level/Leakage | Leakage | Level/Leakage |
| Other oils and fluid* | Level | Leakage | Level |
| Fuel | Leakage | Leakage | Leakage |
| Exhaust gas | - | Leakage | - |
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.