2008 INFINITI FX35 coolant

LU-28
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OIL COOLER
6. Remove water pipe, as necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oi
l cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler.
Relief Valve
Check relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove
relief valve by prying it out with suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Make sure that no foreign objects are adhering to t he installation planes of oil cooler or oil pan.
 Tighten connector bolt after aligning stopper on the oil pan side
with protrusion of oil cooler.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Make sure level of engine oil and engine coolant, and adjust engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to LU-
23, "Inspection" and CO-37, "Inspection".
2. Start engine, and make sure there is no leak of engine oil or engine coolant.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level again. Refer to LU-23, "
Inspection" and CO-37,
"Inspection".
PBIC1527E
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PREPARATION .............................................. .....2
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......2
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ................................3
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ......3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................5
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ......5
Schedule 1 ................................................................5
Schedule 2 ................................................................7
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS .................................................................
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ......9
Engine Oil Recommendation ....................................9
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ..........................10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ....11
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ....11
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment ..............................11
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................12
Checking Fuel Line .................................................15
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .....................................15
Changing Engine Oil ...............................................15
Changing Oil Filter ..................................................16
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ......17
Checking EVAP Vapor Line ....................................18
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ....19
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ....19
Tension Adjustment ................................................19
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................19
Checking Fuel Line .............................................. ....22
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .....................................22
Changing Engine Oil ................................................22
Changing Oil Filter ...................................................23
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ......24
Checking EVAP Vapor Line .....................................25
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ...........26
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ....26
Checking A/T Fluid ..................................................26
Changing A/T Fluid ..................................................27
Checking Transfer Fluid ..........................................28
Changing Transfer Fluid ..........................................28
Checking Propeller Shaft .........................................29
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................29
Changing Differential Gear Oil .................................29
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ..............30
Tire Rotation ............................................................31
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ...................32
Checking Brake Line and Cables ............................32
Changing Brake Fluid ..............................................32
Checking Disc Brake ...............................................32
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ......................33
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line ................33
Axle and Suspension Parts .....................................34
Drive Shaft ...............................................................34
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch .............35
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters ...........................................................
35
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
37
Standard and Limit ..................................................37
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MA-4
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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).
Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal. —
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. Be sure to
keep the floor mats away from the pedal. BR-5
,
BR-14
Parking brake Check that the pedal 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-3
Automatic transmis-
sion "Park" mecha-
nismCheck that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and
smoothly. On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the
selector lever in the P (Park) position without applying any brakes.
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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. MA-12
, MA-19
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, de-
terioration or loose connections. —
Brake fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the
reservoir. MA-32

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 re-
quire frequent checks of the battery fluid level. SC-4
Engine drive belts
Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-11, MA-19
Engine oil level Check the level on the oil level gauge after parking the vehicle on a level spot
and turning off the engine. MA-15,
MA-22
Power steering fluid
level and lines Check the level on the dipstick with the engine off. Check the lines for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.
MA-33
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the ex-
haust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately locate
the trouble and correct it. MA-26
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. —
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCEMA-5
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Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000001328894
Two different maintenance schedules are provi ded, 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/time intervals.
Schedule 1INFOID:0000000001328895
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or r eplace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
Schedule 1Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include
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, using a camper or a car-top carrier. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-5
Chassis and Body
MaintenanceMA-5
Schedule 2Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.
Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-7Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-7
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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-11
,
MA-
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Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-15,
MA-
22
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-18,
MA-
25
Fuel lines I*MA-15,
MA-
22
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-12
,
MA-
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Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-15,
MA-
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Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.) R R RRRRR R
MA-16,
MA-
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Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-17,
MA-
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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-91,
EM-
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MA-6
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to 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 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 = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever 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-11
,
MA-
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Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-15,
MA-
22
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-18,
MA-
25
Fuel lines I*MA-15,
MA-
22
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R* MA-12
,
MA-
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Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-15,
MA-
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Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or
equivalent.) R R RRRRRR
MA-16,
MA-
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Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-17,
MA-
24
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-91,
EM-
218
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 3.75
(6)3 7.50
(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
Brake lines & cables IIMA-32
Brake pads & rotors
IIII MA-32
Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oilNOTE (1) I I MA-26,
MA-28
,
MA-29
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts IIII
MA-33
,
MA-34
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-3,
MA-31
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MA-8
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* 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 = Inspec t. 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.
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*
MA-12
, MA-19
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-15, MA-22
Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN engine oil filter or equiv-
alent.) RRRR R RRR
MA-16
, MA-23
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-17, MA-24
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4)
EM-91, EM-218
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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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
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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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 IIIIMA-32
Brake pads & rotors
IIIIMA-32
Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oilNOTE (1) IIII MA-26,
MA-28,
MA-29
Steering gear, linkage & transfer
gear, axle & suspension parts I I MA-33,
MA-34
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-3,
MA-31
Drive shaft boots and propeller
shaft (AWD models) IIII
MA-34, MA-29
Exhaust system
IIMA-26
In-cabin microfilter
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSMA-9
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Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001328897
*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: Canada NISSAN Au tomatic Transmission Fluid or DEXRON
TM VI type ATF may also be used.
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.
Engine Oil RecommendationINFOID:0000000001328898
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conser ving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubri-
cant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the c ontainer. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.
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 Genuine NI
SSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
GL-5 80W-90 or 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 or equivalent (if available)
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*4
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super He
avy Duty Brake Flu-
id*5 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshie
ld Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel
recommendation VK45DE — — —
Refer to
GI-5, "
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)"
VQ35DE——— Refer to
GI-5, "Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Recommended)"
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MA-10
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio
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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant so lution. 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 Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% an ti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.
1. API certification mark 2. API service symbol
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