Fluids and Lubricants
| Capacity (Approximate) | Recommended Fluids/Lubricants |
| US measure | Imp measure | Liter |
| Engine oil Drain and refill | With oil filter change | VK45DE | 6-1/8 qt | 5-1/8 qt | 5.8 | Engine oil with API Certification Mark (1) Viscosity SAE 5W-30 |
| VQ35DE | 5 qt | 4 - 1/8 qt | 4.7 |
| Without oil filter change | VK45DE | 5-1/2 qt | 4-5/8 qt | 5.2 |
| VQ35DE | 4-5/8 qt | 3-7/8 qt | 4.4 |
| Dry engine (Overhaul) | VK45DE | 7-3/8 qt | 6-1/8 qt | 7.0 |
| VQ35DE | 5-3/4 qt | 4-3/4 qt | 5.4 |
| Cooling system | With reservoir tank | VK45DE | 10-5/8 qt | 8-3/4 qt | 10.0 | Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent |
| VQ35DE | 9-1/8 qt | 7-5/8 qt | 8.6 |
| Reservoir tank | VK45DE | 7/8 qt | 3/4 qt | 0.8 |
| VQ35DE | 7/8 qt | 3/4 qt | 0.8 |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 10-7/8 qt | 9-1/8 qt | 10.3 | Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF (2) |
| Differential gear oil | Front | 1-3/8 pt | 1-1/8 pt | 0.65 | API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 (3) |
| Rear | 3 pt | 2-1/2 pt | 1.40 |
| Transfer fluid | 2-5/8 pt | 2-1/4 pt | 1.25 | Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (4) |
| Power steering fluid (PSF) | 1-1/8 qt | 7/8 qt | 1.0 | Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent (5) |
| Brake fluid | | | | Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (6) or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116) |
| Multi-purpose grease | | | | NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base) |
| Windshield washer fluid | | | | Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent |
| Fuel recommendation | VK45DE | | | | Refer to " PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REQUIRED) " |
| VQ35DE | | | | Refer to " PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL (UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE RECOMMENDED) " |
| (1) For further details, see " ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION ". (2) *2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty. (3) For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F). (4) DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™ or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™ automatic transmission fluid. (5) For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used. (6) Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer. |
| (1) | For further details, see " ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION ". |
| (2) | *2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty. |
| (3) | For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F). |
| (4) | DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™ or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™ automatic transmission fluid. |
| (5) | For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON™ III/ MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used. |
| (6) | Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer. |
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS REFERENCE CHART
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
- Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug. Radiator drain plug: : 1.18 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb) If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «ASSEMBLY»(ref-282588-S36451474642008040500000) ".
- Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
- Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap. Air relief plug: : 1.19 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
- Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
- Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain water from the system. Refer to " «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-282590-S06379071262008040500000) ".
- Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
- Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
- Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap. When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY»(ref-282589-S39020156432008040500000) ".
- Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
- Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to " «FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-282600-S09863164912008040500000) ".
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Scheme 13: REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
- Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Radiator drain plug: : 1.19 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb) If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «ASSEMBLY»(ref-282589-S08001924442008040500000) ".
- Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
- Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
- Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank to specified level. Refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing. Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 l (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape. Use Genuine Nissan long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to " «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-282600-S12608610512008040500000) ". Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at "MAX" level): Approx. 10.0 l (10-5/8 US qt, 8-3/4 Imp qt) Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At "MAX" level): 0.8 l (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt) When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose, install air relief plug.
- Install radiator cap.
- Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm. Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water. CAUTION: Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
- Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F). Cool down using a fan to reduce the time. If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
- Refill reservoir tank to "MAX" level line with engine coolant.
- Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
- Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
- Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between "COOL" and "WARM". Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
- Repeat step 11 three times.
- If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
- Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Radiator drain plug: : 1.19 N.m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb) If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «ASSEMBLY»(ref-282589-S08001924442008040500000) ".
- Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
- Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
- Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
- Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
- Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
- Drain water from the system. Refer to " «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-282600-S15187095832008040500000) ".
- Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Transfer Fluid
Check for fluid leakage and fluid level.
| CAUTION | Never start engine while checking fluid level. |
35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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Changing Transfer Fluid
| CAUTION | When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover. |
- Drain fluid from drain plug and refill with new gear fluid.
- Check fluid level. CAUTION: Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.) Fluid grade: Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to " «RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-282600-S12608610512008040500000) ". Fluid capacity: : Approx. 1.25 l (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt) Drain plug: : 29.4 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb) Filler plug: : 35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
- If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
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Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use "HOT" range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) or "COLD" range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
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Scheme 16: Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
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