LU-6
ENGINE OIL
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
ENGINE OILPFP:KLA92
InspectionNBS0001E
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range (A) shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking oil level, insert oil level gauge (1) with its tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder
head.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
Oil pans (lower and upper)
Oil pan drain plug
Oil pressure sensor
Oil filter
Valve timing control cover
Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
Mating surface between lower cylinder block and cylinder block
Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
Camshaft position sensor and exhaust valve timing control position sensor.
PBIC4931E
2 : Engine cover
: Engine front
PBIC4932E
