Oil Leakage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
- Upper and lower oil pan
- Oil pan drain plug
- Oil pressure switch
- Oil filter
- Oil cooler
- Water pump cover
- Timing chain tensioner cover
- Intake valve timing (IVT) control cover
- Front cover
- Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
- Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
- Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)