2009 INFINITI QX56 oil temperature

INSUFFICIENT COOLINGHAC-115
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dard (usual) pressure, however, differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to above table (Ambient air temperature-
to-operating pressure table).
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too High
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low
High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too high. Pressure is reduced soon af-
ter water is splashed on con-
denser.
Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle
Reduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is in-
sufficient. Insufficient condenser cooling
performance
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1. Condenser fins are
clogged.
2. Improper fan rotation of
cooling fan • Clean condenser.
• Check and repair cooling fan
if necessary.
• Low-pressure pipe is not cold.
• When compressor is
stopped high-pressure val-
ue quickly drops by approx-
imately 196 kPa (2 kg/cm
2 ,
28 psi). It then decreases
gradually thereafter. Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure decreas-
es too slowly.)
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Air in refrigeration cycle
Evacuate and recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat. Engine cooling systems mal-
function. Check and repair engine cool-
ing system.
• An area of the low-pressure pipe is colder than areas
near the evaporator outlet.
• Plates are sometimes cov- ered with frost. • Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side
• Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow
• Expansion valve is open a lit- tle compared with the speci-
fication.
↓
Improper expansion valve ad-
justment Replace expansion valve.
AC359A
Gauge indication
Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
High-pressure side is too high and
low-pressure side is too low. Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, liquid tank is not so
hot.High-pressure tube or parts lo-
cated between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed.
• Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
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HAC-116
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INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative
Gauge indication
Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
High-pressure side is too low and
low-pressure side is too high. High- and low-pressure sides
become equal soon after com-
pressor operation stops.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.
Replace compressor.
No temperature difference be-
tween high- and low-pressure
sides. Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.
Replace compressor.
AC356A
Gauge indication
Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low. • There is a big temperature
difference between liquid
tank outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
• Liquid tank inlet and expan- sion valve are frosted. Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
• Replace liquid tank.
• Check oil for contamination.
• Temperature of expansion valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
• Expansion valve inlet may be frosted.
• Temperature difference oc-
curs somewhere in high-
pressure side. High-pressure pipe located be-
tween liquid tank and expan-
sion valve is clogged.
• Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or only cool
when touched. Low refrigerant charge.
↓
Leaking fittings or compo-
nents. Check refrigerant system for
leaks. Refer to
HA-24, "
Check-
ing of Refrigerant Leaks".
There is a big temperature dif-
ference between expansion
valve inlet and outlet while the
valve itself is frosted. Expansion valve closes a little
compared with the specifica-
tion.
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1. Improper expansion
valve adjustment.
2. Malfunctioning expansion valve.
3. Outlet and inlet may be clogged. • Remove foreign particles by
using compressed air.
• Check oil for contamination.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet. Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed. • Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
Air flow volume is too low. Evaporator is frozen. • Check intake sensor circuit.
Refer to HAC-87, "
Intake
Sensor Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
• Repair evaporator fins.
• Replace evaporator.
•Refer to HAC-51, "
Front
Blower Motor Component
Function Check".
AC353A
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ENGINE OILLU-9
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5. Install Tools.
6. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80
°C (175 °F)]
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
CAUTION:
If the difference is extreme, check the oil passages and oil pump for leaks and blockages.
8. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
c. After warming up engine, make sure there is no leakage of engine oil with engine running.
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000003771271
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap
or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Remove engine front undercover using power tool.
2. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine compo- nents. Refer to LU-8, "
Inspection".
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Loosen oil filler cap, then remove drain plug.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil. Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Tool number : ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
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Engine Speed Approximate Discharge Oil Pressure
Idle speed More than 98 (1.0, 14)
2,000 rpm More than 294 (3.0, 43)
Oil pressure switch torque : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
Oil pan drain plug : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
KBIA2498E
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LU-10
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ENGINE OIL
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
CAUTION:
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
• Always use the oil level gauge to determine when the proper amount of engine oil is in the engine.
8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
10. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-8, "
Inspection".
Drain and refill With oil filter change
6.5 (6 7/8, 5-3/4)
Without oil filter change 6.2 (6-1/2, 5-1/2)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 (8, 6-3/4)
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GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-7
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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).
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly and are installed securely. Check the
belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. SB-11, "Seat Belt Inspec-
tion", MA-33, "Checking
Seat Belts, Buckles, Re-
tractors, Anchors and
Adjusters"
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation. 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. Keep the floor
mats away from the pedal. BR-15, "
Inspection and
Adjustment", BR-10, "In-
spection"
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-5, "On-Vehicle Ser-
vice"
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.
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Item
Reference page
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
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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, 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-30
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 fre-
quent checks of the battery fluid level. —
Engine drive belt Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-14
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-31
Automatic transmis-
sion fluid levelCheck the level on the dipstick after putting the selector lever in “P” with the en-
gine idling.
MA-23
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-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. —
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MA-8
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceINFOID:0000000003776980
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 ti me intervals, whichever comes first.
Maintenance for Off-road Driving (4WD only)INFOID:0000000003776981
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 1INFOID:0000000003776982
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 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 re-
maining 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-8
Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-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-10Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-10
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
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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 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-14
Air cleaner filterNOTE (2) [R]MA-17
EVAP vapor lines I*MA-20
Fuel lines I*MA-17
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-14
Engine oilR R R R R R R R MA-18
Engine oil filterR R R R R R R R MA-18
Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).MA-19
Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*NOTE (5)
EM-18
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSMA-13
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Engine Oil RecommendationINFOID:0000000003776985
NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to
improve fuel economy. Select only
engine oils that meet the Ameri-
can Petroleum Institute (API) cert ification and International Lubricant
Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and
SAE viscosity standard (2). These oils have the API certification
mark (1) on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the
specified quality label should not be used as they could cause
engine damage.
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory wit h a high-quality, long life, year-round, anti-freeze coolant
solution. 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 Anti-freeze cool-
ant or equivalent with the proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized water or
distilled water.
• Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling system.
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For outside temperatures down to: Anti-freeze coolant mixture ratio
° C ° F Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze coolant Demineralized water or distilled
water
– 35° – 30° 50 % 50 %
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MA-18
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case (lower).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the new air cleaner filter in the air cleaner case (lower).
2. Install the air cleaner case (upper).
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000004215531
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer. Try to avoid di rect skin contact with used
engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap
or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Remove engine front undercover using power tool.
2. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine compo- nents. Refer to LU-8, "
Inspection".
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Loosen oil filler cap, then remove drain plug.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil. Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
CAUTION:
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
• Always use the oil level gauge to determine when the proper amount of engine oil is in the engine.
8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
10. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-8, "
Inspection".
Changing Oil FilterINFOID:0000000004215532
REMOVAL
1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil".
2. Remove the oil filter using Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil
are hot.
CAUTION:
• The oil filter is provided with a relief valve.
• Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.Oil pan drain plug : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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Drain and refill
With oil filter change
6.5 (6 7/8, 5-3/4)
Without oil filter change 6.2 (6-1/2, 5-1/2)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 (8, 6-3/4)
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WBIA0388E
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