2014 INFINITI Q60 engine oil

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Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
*1with a
wrench and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
.Check your local regulations.
(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the
engine oil filter change is needed.)
4. 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 withclean 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 the engine with the recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and
install the oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” (P.9-2) for drain and
refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time. Use these specifi-
cations for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine the proper
amount of oil in the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-11

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself
After the operation
1. Install the engine undercover intoposition as the following steps.
a. Pull the center of the small plastic clips out.
b. Hold the engine undercover into position.
c. Insert the clips through the under- cover into the holes in the frame,
then push the center of the clips in
to lock the clips in place.
d. Install the bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful
not to strip the bolts or over-
tighten them.
2. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
3. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
WARNING
. Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used
oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible. .
Keep used engine oil out of the reach of
children.
When checking or replacement is required,
we recommend an INFINITI retailer for
servicing.
CAUTION
.Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF.
Do not mix with other fluids.
. Using automatic transmission fluid other
than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will
cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and
may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI
new vehicle limited warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants....... 9-2
Fuel information .............................................. 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ......... 9-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................. 9-7
Specifications ...................................................... 9-8
Engine............................................................. 9-8
Wheels and tires ............................................. 9-9
Dimensions ................................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ................................................. 9-11
Vehicle identification ......................................... 9-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 9-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ........................................... 9-11
Engine serial number .................................... 9-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......... 9-12
Emission control information label ................ 9-12
Tire and Loading Information label ................ 9-13
Air conditioner specification label.................. 9-13 Installing front license plate .............................. 9-13
Except for INFINITI Performance Line model ... 9-14
For INFINITI Performance Line model ............ 9-16
Vehicle loading information............................... 9-17 Terms .......................................................... 9-17
Vehicle load capacity ................................... 9-18
Loading tips................................................. 9-19
Measurement of weights.............................. 9-20
Towing a trailer ................................................. 9-20 Flat towing................................................... 9-20
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-21 Treadwear .................................................... 9-21
Traction AA, A, B and C................................ 9-21
Temperature A, B and C ............................... 9-21
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-22
Reporting safety defects.................................... 9-22
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test .......................................................... 9-23
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-24
Owner’s manual/service manual
order information .............................................. 9-24

9-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 20 gal 16-5/8 gal 76 See“Fuel information”(P.9-4).
Engine oil Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil available at an
INFINITI retailer.
For additional information, see
“Engine oil”(P.8-10) for changing engine
oil.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tion” (P.9-6).
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5-1/8 qt
4-3/8 qt4.9
Without oil filter change 4-7/8 qt 4 qt4.6
Cooling system Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Automatic transmission
model
With reservoir
9 qt7-1/2 qt 8.5
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Manual transmission model With reservoir
9-1/8 qt7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir 7/8 qt3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid ———.
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
Matic S ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic
transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited
warranty.
Manual transmission gear oil ———Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or
API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85
Differential gear oil ———For 7A/T 2WD models:
.
API GL-5 Synthetic Gear Oil Viscosity SAE 75W-90
. See an INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
All other models:
. Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-
5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
. For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient
temperatures above 328F(0 8C).
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS

9-6Technical and consumer information
above symptoms are encountered, have
your vehicle checked at an INFINITI retailer
or other competent service facility.
However, now and then you may notice
light spark knock for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no
cause for concern, because you get the
greatest fuel benefit when there is light
spark knock for a short time under heavy
engine load.
JVT0159X
1. API certification mark
2. API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RE-
COMMENDATION
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure
satisfactory engine life and performance,
see“Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” (P.9-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in
order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certifi-
cation or International Lubricant Standar-
dization and Approval Committee (ILSAC)
certification and SAE viscosity standard.
These oils have the API certification mark
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.
Oil additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of oil
additives. The use of an oil additive is not
necessary when the proper oil type is used
and maintenance intervals are followed.

has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of this,
it is important that the engine oil viscosity
be selected based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil
viscosity other than that recommended
could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high-
quality genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use the genuine oil filter or its
equivalent for the reason described in
change intervals.
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Oil and
filter other than the specified quality, or oil
and filter change intervals longer than
recommended could reduce engine life.
Damage to engines caused by improper
maintenance or use of incorrect oil and
filter quality and/or viscosity is not coveredby the new INFINITI vehicle limited warran-
ties.
Your engine was filled with a high quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not
have to change the oil before the first
recommended change interval. Oil and
filter change intervals depend upon how
you use your vehicle. Operation under the
following conditions may require more
frequent oil and filter changes.
.
repeated short distance driving at cold
outside temperatures,
. driving in dusty conditions,
. extensive idling,
. stop and go “rush hour”traffic,
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Main-
tenance Guide” for the maintenance sche-
dule.AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RE-
COMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your
INFINITI vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the
lubricant, NISSAN A/C system oil Type S
or the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage to the air con-
ditioning system and will require the repla-
cement of all air conditioner system
components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
INFINITI vehicle will not harm the earth’s
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does
not affect the earth’s atmosphere, certain
governmental regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant
during automotive air conditioning system
service. Your INFINITI retailer has the
trained technicians and equipment needed
to recover and recycle your air conditioning
system refrigerant.
Contact an INFINITI retailer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
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10-2
Cleaning exterior and interior ....................... 7-2, 7-4
Climate control, Automatic climate control ........ 4-30
Clock ................................................................ 2-43
Closing the retractable hard top ....................... 3-24
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 8-13
Cockpit ............................................................... 2-3
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-58
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio system) ... 4-56
Compact spare tire ........................................... 8-39
Console box ...................................................... 2-47
Controller, Center multi-function control panel .... 4-5
ControlsControl panel button ...................................... 4-3
INFINITI Controller .......................................... 4-5
Coolant Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Corrosion protection ........................................... 7-7
Cruise control ................................................... 5-21 Fixed speed cruise control (on ICC system) ... 5-41
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .......... 5-23
Cup holders ...................................................... 2-45
Current fuel consumption .................................. 2-26
D
Daytime running light system ........................... 2-37
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch ................................................ 2-34
Dimensions ....................................................... 9-10 Distance to empty ............................................. 2-26
Door/trunk open warning .................................. 2-21
Dot matrix liquid crystal display ....................... 2-17
Drive belt .......................................................... 8-18
Drive positioner ................................................ 3-38
Driving
Cold weather driving .................................... 5-58
Driving with automatic transmission ............ 5-13
Driving with manual transmission ................ 5-18
Precautions when starting and driving ........... 5-3
DS (Drive Sport) mode ...................................... 5-15
DVD player operation ........................................ 4-57
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................... 5-47
Elapsed time ..................................................... 2-26
Elapsed time and trip odometer ........................ 2-26
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ...................... 6-8
Emission control information label .................... 9-12
Emission control system warranty ..................... 9-22
Engine Before starting the engine ........................... 5-12
Break-in schedule ........................................ 5-46
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ............................... 8-9
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level ........................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-8
Emergency engine shut off ........................... 5-11 Engine block heater ..................................... 5-59
Engine compartment check locations ............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........ 9-6
Engine oil replacement indicator .................. 2-24
Engine oil viscosity ........................................ 9-7
Engine serial number ................................... 9-12
Engine specifications ..................................... 9-8
Engine start operation indicator (Automatic
Transmission models) .................................. 2-20
Engine start operation indicator (Manual
Transmission models) .................................. 2-21
If your vehicle overheats .............................. 6-16
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-12
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................... 9-24
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................... 5-3
F
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ............. 9-12
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter .............................. 8-19
Changing engine oil and filter ...................... 8-10
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ...... 6-2
Flat tire ............................................................... 6-3 Changing flat tire (with spare tire) ................. 6-4
Repairing flat tire (with emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ........................................ 6-8
Flat towing ........................................................ 9-20
Floor mat cleaning .............................................. 7-5

FluidAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............... 8-12
Brake and clutch fluid .................................. 8-13
Brake fluid ................................................... 8-14
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Engine coolant ............................................... 8-8
Engine oil .................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid ..................................... 8-13
Window washer fluid ................................... 8-14
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ........................................................ 4-53
Fog light switch ................................................ 2-39
Front passenger air bag and status light ........... 1-42
Front power seat adjustment ............................... 1-3
Front seat, Front seat adjustment ........................ 1-3
Front-seat active head restraints ....................... 1-10
Fuel Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants ........................ 9-2
Fuel economy............................................... 5-47
Fuel economy information (display) .............. 4-11
Fuel octane rating .......................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation ..................................... 9-4
Fuel-filler cap ............................................... 3-31
Fuel-filler door ............................................. 3-31
Gauge ............................................................ 2-9
LOOSE FUEL CAP warning ............................. 3-33
Fuel Efficient Driving Tips .................................. 5-46
Fuses ................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ..................................................... 8-23G
Garage door opener HomeLink®Universal Transceiver ................. 2-54
Gas cap ............................................................ 3-31
Gauge ................................................................. 2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................. 2-8
Fuel gauge ..................................................... 2-9
Odometer....................................................... 2-7
Speedometer ................................................. 2-7
Tachometer .................................................... 2-8
Trip computer .............................................. 2-26
General maintenance .......................................... 8-2
Glove box ......................................................... 2-47
H
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models with navigation system) ....................... 4-77
Hands-free phone system, Bluetooth®
(models without navigation system) .................. 4-87
Hard top If the top does not open or close ................. 3-24
Indicators for retractable hard top
(dot matrix) ......................................... 2-23, 3-22
Initializing .................................................... 3-25
Operating using the Intelligent Key .............. 3-25
Retractable hard top operation .................... 3-18
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................ 6-2
Head restraints ................................................... 1-7 Headlights
Bulb replacement ......................................... 8-27
Headlight switch .......................................... 2-35
Xenon headlights ......................................... 2-34
Heated seats .................................................... 2-39
Heater Automatic climate control ............................ 4-30
Engine block heater ..................................... 5-59
HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver ...................... 2-54
Hood release .................................................... 3-17
Horn ................................................................. 2-39
I
Ignition switch (Push-button) ................................................. 5-9
Manual transmission models ....................... 5-18
Immobilizer system ........................................... 2-30
In-cabin microfilter ............................................ 4-38
Indicator Dot matrix display ....................................... 2-17
Lights .......................................................... 2-15
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System .................. 2-30
INFINITI voice recognition system .................... 4-101
INFO button ........................................................ 4-9
Inside mirror ..................................................... 3-35
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .................... 9-23
Instrument brightness control ........................... 2-38
Instrument panel ................................................ 2-4
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system ............... 5-23 Preview function .......................................... 5-45
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