2006 INFINITI G35 oil filter

Trip computer information Elapsed Time, Driving Distance and Av-
erage Speed will be displayed.
To reset, use the joystick to highlight the
ª Reset º key and push the ªENTERº button
immediately before driving the vehicle.
The unit can be converted between ªUSº
and ªMetricº. See ªHow to use SETTING
buttonº later in this section. Maintenance information To set the maintenance interval for the
Engine Oil or Oil Filter, choose an item
using the joystick and push the ªENTERº
button.
You can also set to display a message to
remind you that the maintenance needs
to be performed.
The following example shows how to set
the engine oil change interval. Use the
same steps to set the other maintenance
information. 1. Reset the driving distance to the new
maintenance schedule.
2. Set the interval (mileage) of the main-
tenance schedule. To determine the
recommended maintenance interval,
refer to your ªINFINITI Service and
Maintenance Guideº.
3. To display the maintenance informa-
tion automatically when the set
trip distance is reached, highlight the
ª Interval Reminder º key with the joy-
stick and push the ªENTERº button.SAA1305 SAA1290 SAA1291
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4. To return the display to the ª Mainte-
nance º screen, push the ªBACKº
button.
ªMaintenanceº display cannot be oper-
ated when the vehicle is moving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place to see the informa-
tion.
Maintenance notice The ª Maintenance Notice º screen (ªEN-
GINE OILº or ªOIL FILTERº) will be auto-
matically displayed as shown when both
of the following conditions are met:
O the vehicle is driven the set distance
and the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position.
O the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position the next time the vehicle will
be driven. To return to the previous display after the
ª Maintenance Notice º screen is dis-
played, push the ªBACKº button.
The ª Maintenance Notice º screen displays
each time the ignition switch is turned ON
until one of the following conditions are
met:
O ª Reset Display º is selected.
O ª Interval Reminder º is set OFF.
O the maintenance interval is set again. SAA1332 SAA1292
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q 1
/Oil Filter
q 2
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ............................... 8-2
General maintenance........................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance
items .......................................................... 8-3
Maintenance precautions .................................. 8-5
Engine compartment check locations................ 8-7
Engine cooling system ..................................... 8-8
Checking engine coolant level..................... 8-8
Changing engine coolant............................. 8-9
Engine oil ....................................................... 8-10
Checking engine oil level........................... 8-10
Changing engine oil and filter ................... 8-11
Automatic transmission fluid........................... 8-13
Power steering fluid ........................................ 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid..................................... 8-14
Brake fluid................................................. 8-14
Clutch fluid ............................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-15
Battery ............................................................ 8-16
Jump starting ............................................. 8-18
Drive belts ...................................................... 8-19
Spark plugs .................................................... 8-19
Replacing spark plugs ............................... 8-20 Air cleaner...................................................... 8-20
Windshield wiper blades ................................. 8-21
Cleaning .................................................... 8-21
Replacing .................................................. 8-22
Parking brake and brake pedal....................... 8-23
Checking parking brake............................. 8-23
Checking brake pedal................................ 8-23
Brake booster ........................................... 8-24
Fuses .............................................................. 8-25
Engine compartment.................................. 8-25
Passenger compartment ............................ 8-27
Keyfob battery replacement ............................ 8-28
Keyfob (except Intelligent Key) .................. 8-28
Intelligent Key ........................................... 8-29
Lights.............................................................. 8-31
Headlights................................................. 8-33
Exterior and interior lights......................... 8-33
Wheels and tires ............................................ 8-37
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-37
Tire labeling .............................................. 8-41
Types of tires ............................................ 8-43
Tire chains ................................................ 8-44
Changing wheels and tires ........................ 8-45
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such as rings, watches, etc. before work-
ing on your vehicle.
O Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
O If you must run the engine in an enclosed
space such as a garage, be sure there is
proper ventilation for exhaust gases to
escape.
O Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support it
with safety stands.
O Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and bat-
tery.
O On gasoline engine models with the Mul-
tiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System, the
fuel filter or fuel lines should be serviced
by an INFINITI dealer because the fuel
lines are under high pressure even when
the engine is off. CAUTION O Do not work under the hood while the en-
gine is hot. Turn the engine off and wait
until it cools down.
O Never connect or disconnect the battery
or any transistorized component while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
O Never leave the engine or automatic
transmission related component har-
ness connector disconnected while the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
O Avoid contact with used engine oil and
coolant. Improperly disposed engine oil,
engine coolant and/or other vehicle
fluids can damage the environment. Al-
ways conform to local regulations for
disposal of vehicle fluid.
This ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section gives instructions regarding only
those items which are relatively easy for
an owner to perform. A genuine INFINITI Service Manual is also
available. See ªOwner's Manual/Service
Manual order informationº in the ª9.
Technical and consumer informationº sec-
tion.
You should be aware that incomplete or
improper servicing may result in oper-
ating difficulties or excessive emissions,
and could affect your warranty coverage.
If in doubt about any servicing, have it
done by an INFINITI dealer.
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CAUTIONOil level should be checked regularly. Oper-
ating the engine with an insufficient amount
of oil can damage the engine, and such dam-
age is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Change the engine oil and filter according
to the maintenance intervals shown in the
INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide.
Vehicle set-up 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operat-
ing temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more
than 10 minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a
suitable floor jack and safety jack
stands.
O Place the safety jack stands under
the vehicle jack-up points.
O A suitable adapter should be at-
tached to the jack stand saddle. 5. Remove the plastic engine undercover.
a. Remove the small plastic clip at the
center point of the undercover.
b. Then remove the other bolts that
hold the undercover in place.
CAUTION Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
Engine oil and filter 1. Place a large drain pan under the
drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
q A
with a
wrench and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine
oil is hot. SDI1520B
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O Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
O Check your local regulations.
4. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench
q B
. Remove the oil filter by
turning it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting
surface with a clean rag.
Be sure to remove any old rubber
gasket remaining on the mounting sur-
face of the engine.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a
slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N z m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug
with a new washer. Securely tighten
the drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N z m)
Do not use excessive force. 9. Refill engine with recommended oil
and install the cap securely.
CAUTION The dipstick must be inserted in place to pre-
vent oil spillage from the dipstick hole while
filling the engine with oil.
See ªCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricantsº in the ª9. Technical
and consumer informationº section for
drain and refill capacity. The drain and
refill capacity depends on the oil tem-
perature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Al-
ways use the dipstick to determine the
proper amount of oil in the engine.
CAUTION When filling oil, do not pull out the dipstick.
10. Start the engine and check for
leakage around the drain plug and
the oil filter. Correct as required. 11. Turn the engine off and wait more
than 10 minutes. Check the oil level
with the dipstick. Add engine oil if
necessary.
After the operation 1. Install the engine undercover into po-
sition as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic
clip out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into
position.
c. Insert the clip through the under-
cover into the hole in the frame,
then push the center of the clip in
to lock the clip in place.
d. Install the other bolts that hold the
undercover in place. Be careful not
to strip the bolts or over-tighten
them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the
ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter prop-
erly.
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9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ... 9-2
Fuel recommendation .................................. 9-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ..... 9-5
Recommended SAE viscosity number .......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ......................... 9-7
Specifications................................................... 9-8
Engine......................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ......................................... 9-9
Dimensions and weights ............................. 9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country .............................................. 9-10
Vehicle identification ...................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ..................................................... 9-10
Engine serial number ................................. 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..... 9-11
Emission control information label ............. 9-12
Tire and loading information label ............. 9-12
Air conditioner specification label .............. 9-13 Installing front license plate............................ 9-13
Vehicle loading information ............................ 9-14
Terms ........................................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity ................................. 9-15
Loading tips ............................................... 9-17
Measurements of weights .......................... 9-17
Towing a trailer ............................................... 9-18
Maximum load limits ................................. 9-18
Towing load/specification chart ................. 9-19
Towing safety ............................................ 9-19
Flat towing ................................................ 9-22
Uniform tire quality grading............................ 9-23
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-24
Reporting safety defects (US only) .................. 9-24
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only).................................................. 9-25
Event data recorders ...................................... 9-26
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information ................................................... 9-26
In the event of a collision.......................... 9-27
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure in-
structed in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended
specificationsUS
measure Imp
measure Liter
Fuel*1 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76
Engine oil (Drain and refill)*8
With oil filter change 5 qt 4-1/8 qt 4.7 O API Certification Mark*2, *3
O API grade SG/SH, Energy Conservin gI&IIorAPI grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*2, *3
O ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III*2, *3Without oil filter change 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Cooling system
With reservoir 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.7
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
Reservoir 7/8 qt 3/5 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*4
Manual transmission gear oil Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
Differential gear oil Ð Ð Ð API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Transfer fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or CANADA NISSAN Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid*6
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper fluid level according to the in-
structions in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº
section. Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*10
Brake and clutch fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*7 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)*9
Air conditioning system lubricants Ð Ð Ð NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Windshield washer fluid Ð Ð Ð Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For additional information, see ªFuel recommendationº later in this section.
*2: For additional information, see ªEngine oil and oil filter recommendationº later in this section.
*3: For additional information, see ªRecommended SAE viscosity numberº later in this section.
*4: 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.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures always above 32ÉF (0ÉC).
*6: DEXRON TM
III/MERCON TM
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 TM
III/MERCON TM
automatic transmission fluid.
*7: Available in mainland US through an INFINITI dealer.
*8: For additional information, see ªEngine oilº in the ª8. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section for changing engine oil.
*9: For additional information, see ªVehicle identificationº later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
*10: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON TM
III/MERCON TM
or equivalent ATF may also be used.CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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