Procedure B: Check Oil Consumption History
PROCEDURE B: CHECK OIL CONSUMPTION HISTORYNOTE:
^ This check should only be done if you have documentation of the last time the engine oil was filled (topped off or changed).
^ If there is no engine oil service documentation, go to Procedure C.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine stopped for at least thirty (30) minutes.
IMPORTANT:
The 30 minute time period is needed to allow all of the oil to drain back to the oil pan (crankcase).
2. Write down the exact oil level reading using the engine dipstick and ruler (see Figure B1).
^ Use the ruler included in the Special Tool Kit.
^ To measure; line up the 0 mm edge of the ruler with the H mark on the dipstick.
^ The example in Figure B1 shows the oil level is 8mm below the H mark.
3. Check service records for the last time the engine oil was filled (dealer's or service Comm).
NOTE:
For the purposes of this campaign, ONLY the following documentation for oil level checked and filled will be accepted.
=> Repair / work order from any Nissan dealer showing the vehicle mileage and indicating service for "check and refill oil level", or "oil and filter change".
=> Service Comm print showing CM I.D PB019 was performed and mileage at which it was performed (see NTB06-045).
4. Determine the number of miles driven since the last engine oil was filled.
5. Select the correct mileage range at the top of the Oil Consumption Chart.
6. Use your ruler reading from step 2 to select the correct mm ruler reading at the left side of the chart.
7. Write down your results (OK or NO GOOD) based on the intersecting points of the mileage and mm ruler reading.
^ OK: Go to Procedure C.
^ No Good: Go to Procedure F.