2012 INFINITI EX oil filter

8-10Maintenance and do-it-yourself
GUID-63D00A88-F5C4-4696-BDD6-0AA535102386
SDI2045
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELGUID-D216C69F-64D4-44E7-B8C3-7EA939631691
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly.
Operating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTERGUID-390F081D-1DEF-4917-BAD6-B8787196BB70
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support
points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
ENGINE OIL

SDI2024
Two-wheel drive (2WD) models
SDI2047
All-wheel drive (AWD) models
Engine oil and filterGUID-E069CA0B-FE37-4891-BF0D-7B9903CFD493
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)
Loosen the oil filter
*2with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning
it by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting
surface with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine
damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with
clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the
drain plug with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the“9. Technical
and consumer information” section for
drain and refill capacity. The drain and
refill capacity depends on the oil
temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Al-
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

STI0505
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
GUID-5454D463-91D4-401A-AF5D-7F71A70A5A54