Changing Engine Oil

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the 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 oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, then start the engine to warm up the oil.
Check for oil leaks from the engine.
Stop the engine and wait for five minutes.
Remove the drain plug and oil filler cap.
Drain the engine oil.

Install the drain plug.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Oil pan drain plug: 34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Refill the engine with the specified new engine oil. .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Cooling System Components

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

Oil Capacity (Approximate)

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY SPECIFICATION

Drain and refill	With oil filter change	4.0 +/- (4 1/4 US qt, 3 1/2 lmp qt)
Drain and refill	Without oil filter change	3.7 +/- (3 7/8 US qt, 3 1/4 lmp qt)
Dry engine (engine overhaul)		5.0 +/- (5 1/4 US qt, 4 3/8 lmp qt)

CAUTION:

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.

Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
Stop the engine and wait for five minutes.
Check the oil level. Refer to OIL LEVEL .