2006 INFINITI QX56 engine coolant

ENGINE OILLU-7
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InspectionEBS00LMS
OIL LEVEL

Before starting the engine make sure the vehicle is parked on a
flat and level surface, then check the oil level. If the engine is
already running, turn it off and allow 10 minutes before check-
ing.

Check that the oil level is within the low (L) and high (H) range
as indicated on the dipstick.

If the engine oil level is out of range, add oil as necessary. Refer
to GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
OIL APPEARANCE

Check the engine oil for a white milky appearance or excessive contamination.

If the engine oil is milky, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair the broken
parts.
OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pan

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure sensor

Oil filter

Oil cooler

Intake valve timing control cover

Intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Front cover

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
CAUTION:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Put the selector lever in the Park “P” position.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the oil pressure sensor.
SMA954C
WBIA0538E

OIL COOLERLU-11
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LMV
CAUTION:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil and engine coolant are hot.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine front undercover using power tool.
2. Disconnect water hoses, pinching hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from spilling.
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt.
3. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil on the drive belts.
4. Remove connector bolt, and remove oil cooler.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing compressed air through engine coolant
inlet. If necessary, replace oil cooler assembly.
Relief Valve
Inspect relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove
valve by prying it out using a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.
WBIA0414E
1. Oil pan 2. Water hose3. Water pipe
4. Water hose 5. Oil cooler bolt6. Oil filter
7. Oil cooler 8. O-ring9. Relief valve
10. Water hose 11. Connector pipe12. Gasket

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OIL COOLER
2006 QX56
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following:

Confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the sealing sur-
faces of the oil cooler or oil pan.

Tighten the connecting bolt after aligning the stopper on the oil
pan side with protrusion of the oil cooler.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check levels and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to LU-7, "OIL LEVEL" .
2. Start the engine, and check for leaks of engine oil and engine coolant.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check engine oil level and engine coolant level again.
KBIA2500E

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
L MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 4
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ..... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 5
General Maintenance .......................................... ..... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Maintenance For Off-road Driving (4WD only) .... ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 8
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ..... 9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ... 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ....11
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... .... 11
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 12
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 12
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO .. ... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ...................................... ... 13
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 13
DRIVE BELT TENSION ................................... ... 13
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 16
Changing Fuel Filter ............................................ ... 16
Changing Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... ... 16
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 16
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 17
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
... 18
Changing Spark Plugs ......................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 21
Changing In-cabin Microfilter ............................... ... 21
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 22
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) .... ... 22
Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ... ... 24
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 24
DRAINING ........................................................ ... 24
FILLING ............................................................ ... 25
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 25
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL ............. ... 25
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 25
Checking Final Drive Oil ...................................... ... 25
Changing Final Drive Oil ...................................... ... 26
Balancing Wheels ................................................ ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 26
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 28
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 28
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 28
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 28
ROTOR ............................................................. ... 28
CALIPER .......................................................... ... 29
PAD .................................................................. ... 29
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .................. ... 29
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 29
STEERING LINKAGE ......................................... 29
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ........... ... 29
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL ............................... ... 29
CHECKING LINES ........................................... ... 30
Checking Axle and Suspension Parts ................. ... 30
FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
PARTS .............................................................. ... 30
DRIVE SHAFT .................................................. ... 30

MA-4
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsELS001BG
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolELS001PF
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10115801
(J-38956)
Oil filter cap wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
KV991J0010
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant refill tool Filling cooling system
NT375
WBIA0539E
LMA053
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
PBIC0190E
S-NT047

MA-6
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel).Brakes
Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
booster Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Keep the floor
mats away from the pedal. ACC-5, "
ADJUSTABLE
ACCELERATOR
PEDAL",
BR-17, "On-
Vehicle Service"
Parking brake Check that the parking brake control has the proper travel and make sure that
the vehicle is held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is
applied. PB-9, "Parking Brake
Control"
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nismOn a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in the P position without applying the brakes.
—
Item
Reference page
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
—
Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. —
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks, deformation,
deterioration or loose connections. —
Brake fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX ” and “ MIN” lines on the
reservoirs MA-28
Battery
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX ” and “MIN ”
lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the battery fluid level. —
Engine drive belt Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-13
Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turn-
ing off the engine. —
Power steering fluid
level and lines Check the level on the reservoir with the engine off. Check the lines for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
MA-29
Automatic transmis-
sion fluid levelCheck the level on the dipstick after putting the selector lever in
“P ” with the
engine idling. MA-22
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately locate
the trouble and correct it. MA-22
Underbody
The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt
can easily accumulate. —
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and correct it immediately. —

PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-7
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Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceELS001BJ
Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage or time intervals, whichever comes first.
Maintenance For Off-road Driving (4WD only)ELS001BK
After driving the vehicle off-road through sand, mud, or water; more frequent maintenance may be required for
the following items:
Brake pads and rotors
Brake lines and hoses
Rear final drive oil, transmission fluid, and transfer fluid
Steering linkage
Drive shafts
Engine air cleaner filter
In-cabin microfilters
Schedule 1ELS001BL
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Schedule 1
Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if your driving habits frequently includes
one or more of the following driving conditions:

Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures
remaining below freezing.

Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go
“rush hour ” traffic.

Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

Driving in dusty conditions.

Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-7
Chassis and Body
MaintenanceMA-8
Schedule 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of the driving conditions shown
in Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.
Emission Control Sys-
tem MaintenanceMA-7Chassis and Body
MaintenanceMA-8
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.50
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Drive belts NOTE (1) MA-13
Air cleaner filterNOTE (2) [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-13
Engine oilR R R R R R R R MA-17
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-17
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace drive belts if da maged.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “ *” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
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Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54)27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66)33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78)39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90)45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*MA-16
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-17
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-17
Spark plugs (double PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-105
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section- Page
or
- Content Title
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first. Miles x
1,000(km x
1,000)
Months 3.75
(6)
3 7.5
(12)
6 11 . 2 5
(18)
9 15
(24)
12 18.75
(30)
15 22.5
(36)
18 26.25
(42)
21 30
(48)
24
Brake lines and cables IIMA-28
Brake pads and rotors II IIMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid NOTE (1)IIMA-22
Transfer fluid and front final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Rear final drive oil NOTE (1)IIMA-25,
MA-25
Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts IIII
MA-29,
MA-30
Tire Rotation NOTE (2) MA-28
Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)II IIMA-25
Exhaust system II IIMA-22
In-cabin microfilter RRMA-21