PERIODIC MAINTENANCE MA-11
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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perfo rm
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.
NOTE:
(1) 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.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section. MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
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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 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Brake lines & cables IIII MA-35
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-36
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil NOTE (1) I I I I
MA-29,
MA-31 ,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension parts I I MA-36,
MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIII
MA-38, MA-32
Exhaust system
II MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
RR RR AT C - 1 2 4
MA-12
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and Lubricants NLS00060
*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*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
TM III/ MERCONTM 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/ MERCONTM automatic trans-
mission fluid.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM , or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer. Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp mea-
sure Liter
Engine oil
Drain and
refill With oil fil-
ter 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 res-
ervoir 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 Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel
recommendation VK45DE — — —
Refer to
GI-7, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)"
VQ35DE — — — Refer to
GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Recommended)"
