Oil Leakage And Oil Level

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle.

CAUTION: Never start engine while checking oil level.

Fig 1: Checking Oil Level through Filler Plug Hole

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the figure.

CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

Set a new gasket on the filler plug and install it on the transaxle.
1. Filler plug: 10 - 19 N.m (1.0 - 2.0 kg-m, 87 - 173 in-lb)