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1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair
2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open
3. Find Oil Drain - Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle
4. Drain Oil - Set up the workspace, drain oil and replace plug
5. Find Oil Filter - Locate the oil filter
6. Remove Filter - Position drain pan and remove the oil filter
7. Replace Filter - Add oil to the new oil filter and insert it
8. Remove Oil Cap - Take off the oil fill cap
9. Add Oil - Determine the correct oil type and add oil
10. Replace Cap - Put the oil fill cap back on the engine
11. Leak Inspection - Start vehicle and visually inspect for leaks
12. Remove Dipstick - Locate, remove and wipe oil dipstick
13. Read Oil Level - Reinsert dipstick, remove and then read oil level
14. Clean Up Tips - How to best clean spills and deal with used oil
15. More Info. - Additional information on oil changes
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This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2009 Nissan Altima. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Altima and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Altima for potential trouble spots. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Altima. For most Nissans, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can't do this, see our parts page to find a Nissan Altima oil filter wrench. If your Altima is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Altima.
Most Nissans have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Altima. You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself.
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CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876 Info |
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PRO-TEC PXL51358MP ProTec Spin-On Lube Filter Info | ($1.78/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 12x12 | $21.36 | ||||||||
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PRO-TEC PXL51358 Info | ($2.49/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $2.49 | ||||||||
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BOSCH 72230WS Workshop Oil Filter Info | ($2.81/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $2.81 | ||||||||
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BOSCH 3300 Premium Oil Filter Info | ($3.42/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $3.42 | ||||||||
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ACDELCO PF1237 Gold / Professional Info | ($3.59/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $3.59 | ||||||||
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CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2876XL XL Synthetic Info | ($3.63/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $3.63 | ||||||||
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HENGST H97W06 Spin-On Info
| ($4.31/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.31 | ||||||||
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MOTORCRAFT FL816 Info
| ($4.55/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.55 | ||||||||
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF113 Info | ($4.56/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $4.56 | ||||||||
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BECK/ARNLEY 0418136 Info | ($5.13/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.13 | ||||||||
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FRAM PH6607 Extra Guard; Spin-On; Includes Gasket Info
| ($5.38/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.38 | ||||||||
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DENSO 1502004 FTF Engine Oil Filter Info | ($5.51/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $5.51 | ||||||||
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WIX 51358 Factory filled synthetic oil Info |
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NISSAN 1520865F0E May Not Include Washer
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FRAM TG6607 Tough Guard; Spin-On Info
| ($6.70/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $6.70 | ||||||||
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FRAM XG6607 Ultra Synthetic; Spin-On Info
| ($9.31/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $9.31 | ||||||||
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WIX 51358XP XP Extreme Duty; Best for Synthetic Motor Oils; Factory filled synthetic oil Info |
| ($10.67/Each) | $0.00 | + Sold in packs of 1x1 | $10.67 | |||||||
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MOBIL M1108A Mobil 1 Extended Performance; 20,000 Mile Warranty Info
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