2001 INFINITI QX4 oil viscosity

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tool ....................................................3
Commercial Service Tool .............................................3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................6
Schedule 1 ...................................................................7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.........7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE........................8
Schedule 2 ...................................................................9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.........9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE......................10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS........... 11
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................ 11
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................12
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL..........................................12
GEAR OIL...............................................................12
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio .............................12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................13
Checking Drive Belts .................................................13
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................14
-DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT-..............................14
-REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT-..............................15
-FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM-..............................16
Checking Fuel Lines ..................................................16
Changing Fuel Filter ..................................................16
WITH CONSULT-II..............................................16
WITHOUT CONSULT-II.......................................17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .......................................17
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE...........................................17
Changing Engine Oil..................................................18
Changing Oil Filter .....................................................18
Changing Spark Plugs ...............................................19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .....................................20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................21
Checking Exhaust System.........................................21
Checking A/T Fluid ....................................................21
Changing A/T Fluid ....................................................21Checking All-mode 4WD Transfer Fluid ....................22
Changing All-mode 4WD Transfer Fluid ....................22
Checking Propeller Shaft ...........................................23
Greasing Propeller Shaft ...........................................23
Checking Differential Gear Oil ...................................23
Changing Differential Gear Oil ..................................24
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL GEAR........................24
Balancing Wheels ......................................................24
Tire Rotation ..............................................................24
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................25
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ............................25
Checking Disc Brake .................................................25
ROTOR...................................................................25
CALIPER.................................................................25
PAD........................................................................25
Checking Drum Brake ...............................................26
WHEEL CYLINDER..................................................26
DRUM.....................................................................26
LINING....................................................................26
TEMPORARY METHOD FOR CHECKING LINING
WEAR
.....................................................................26
Checking Steering Gear, Linkage and Transfer
Gear ...........................................................................26
STEERING GEAR....................................................26
STEERING LINKAGE...............................................26
STEERING TRANSFER GEAR..................................26
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ................27
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL........................................27
CHECKING LINES...................................................27
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches...........27
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters...............................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION......................................29
DRIVE BELT TENSION............................................29
SPARK PLUG TYPE................................................29
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................29
WHEEL BALANCE...................................................29
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NBMA0005
Fluids and LubricantsNBMA0005S01
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Engine oilDrain and
refillWith oil filter 5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt 5.0
IAPI Certification Mark*1
IAPI grade SG/SH, Energy Conserv-
ingI&IIorAPIgrade SJ, Energy
Conserving*1
IILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II*1 Without oil
filter5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Dry engine
(Engine overhaul)7-1/4 qt 6 qt 6.8
Cooling system (With reservoir) 9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt 9.2Genuine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or
equivalent
All-mode 4WD transfer fluid 3-1/8 qt 2-5/8 qt 3.0Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and
Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*2
Differential
carrier gear
oilFront (4WD) 3-7/8 pt 3-1/4 pt 1.85Standard differential gear: API GL-5*1
Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear:
Use only LSD gear oil API GL-5 and
SAE 80W-90*5 approved for Nissan
LSD*6. Rear 5-7/8 pt 4-7/8 pt 2.8
Automatic transmission fluid2WD
9 qt 7-1/2 qt 8.5Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and
Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*3 4WD
Power steering fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent*7
Brake fluid Ð Ð ÐGenuine Nissan Brake Fluid*4 or
equivalent DOT 3 (U.S. FMVSS No.
116)
Propeller shaft grease Ð Ð ÐNLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
*1: For further details, see ªSAE Viscosity Numberº.
*2: Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an authorized INFINITI dealership for more information regarding suitable
fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON
TMIII/MERCONTMAutomatic Transmission Fluid.
*3: DEXRONTMIII/MERCONTMor equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an autho-
rized INFINITI dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRONTMIII/MERCONTM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.
*5: SAE 90 is acceptable in ambient temperatures above þ18ÉC (0ÉF).
*6: Contact an INFINITI dealer for a list of approved oils.
*7: Genuine NISSAN PSF, Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid, DEXRON
TMIII/MERCONTMor equivalent ATF may also be
used.
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-11

MMA117AA
SAE Viscosity NumberNBMA0005S02GASOLINE ENGINE OILNBMA0005S0201SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE
10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient tem-
perature is above þ18ÉC (0ÉF).
MMA118A
GEAR OILNBMA0005S020280W-90 for differential is preferable.
SMA947CA
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture RatioNBMA0005S03The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only a Genu-
ine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or equivalent with the proper
mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized water/
distilled water. Other types of coolant solutions may damage
your engine cooling system.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SAE Viscosity Number
MA-12

SMA096D
Changing Engine OilNBMA0015WARNING:
IBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
IProlonged 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.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity
IAPI grade SG or SH, Energy ConservingI&IIorAPIgrade
SJ, Energy Conserving
IAPI Certification Mark
IILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II
ISee ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSº, MA-11.
Oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:(US qt, Imp qt)
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 5.0 (5-1/4, 4-3/8)
Without oil filter change 4.8 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.8 (7-1/4, 6)
CAUTION:
IBe sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Oil pan drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
IThe 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.
JMA122D
5. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil fil-
ter for oil leakage.
6. Stop engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
7. Check oil level.
SMA097D
Changing Oil FilterNBMA00161. Remove oil filter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
are hot.
The filter is a full-flow cartridge type and is provided with a relief
valve.
Refer to LC-7, ªOil Filterº.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Oil
MA-18

SMA632C
SMA631C
Changing Differential Gear OilNBMA00271. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade and viscosity:
See ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICATNSº,
MA-11, 12.
Oil capacity:
Front
1.85(3-7/8 US pt, 3-1/4 Imp pt)
Rear
2.8(5-7/8 US pt, 4-7/8 Imp pt)
Filler plug:
Front
: 39 - 59 N´m (4 - 6 kg-m, 29 - 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 59 - 118 N´m (6 - 12 kg-m, 43 - 87 ft-lb)
Drain plug:
Front
: 59 - 98 N´m (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Rear
: 59 - 118 N´m (6 - 12 kg-m, 43 - 87 ft-lb)
LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL GEARNBMA0027S01IUse only approved limited-slip differential gear oil.
ILimited-slip differential identification.
1. Lift both rear wheels off the ground.
2. Turn one rear wheel by hand.
3. If both rear wheels turn in the same direction simultaneously,
vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Balancing WheelsNBMA0028Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to SDS, MA-29.
SGI991
Tire RotationNBMA0029IAfter rotating the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
IRetighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has been driven
for 1,000 km (600 miles). (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.)
Wheel nuts:
: 118 - 147 N´m (12 - 15 kg-m, 87 - 108 ft-lb)
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Changing Differential Gear Oil
MA-24