Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
- Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
- Warm up engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE .
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
- Drain engine oil.
- Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
.CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
- Oil pan drain plug
- Torque: 34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
- Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity
Refer to RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
CAUTION:- The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
- Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
- Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.
- Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
- Check the engine oil level. Refer to "ENGINE OIL LEVEL ".