Oil Leakage And Oil Level

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 that oil is not leaking from transaxle.
Check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown.
CAUTION: Never start engine while checking oil level.
Set a new gasket on the filler plug and install it in transaxle body.
Filler plug : 30 - 39 N-m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.

Fig 1: Checking Oil Leakage And Oil Level
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.