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8-28Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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SDI2584
SDI2566
ENGINE COMPARTMENTY51D-V-E01-AFE79579-EF18-4DDE-B356-BDC18538EFB0
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not
operate, check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch is pushed tothe OFF or LOCK position and the
headlight switch is turned to OFF.
2. Open the engine hood and remove the cover on the battery and the fuse/
fusible link holder.
3. Remove the fuse/fusible link holder
cover.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.
SDI1754
5. If the fuse is open*A, replace it with a
new fuse
*B. Spare fuses are stored in
the passenger compartment fuse box.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical system checked and repaired
by an INFINITI retailer.
The holder
*1also contains the fuses. For
checking and/or replacing, see an INFINITI
retailer.
Fusible linksY51D-V-E01-3E721E86-CD62-4D57-8D17-0637DAF969EFIf any electrical equipment does not
operate and fuses are in good condition,
check the fusible links. If any of these
fusible links are melted, replace only with
FUSES
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9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...
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Fuel information ...
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Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...
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Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...
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Specifications ...
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Engine ...
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Wheels and tires ...
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Dimensions ...
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When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ...
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Vehicle identification ...
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ...
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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 ...
................ 9-13
Tire and loading information label ...
................. 9-13
Air conditioner specification label ...
.................. 9-13 Installing front license plate
...
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Vehicle loading information ...
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Terms ...
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Vehicle load capacity ...
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Loading tips ...
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Measurement of weights ...
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Towing a trailer ...
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Flat towing ...
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Uniform tire quality grading ...
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Treadwear ...
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Traction AA, A, B and C ...
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Temperature A, B and C ...
............................... 9-20
Emission control system warranty ...
..................... 9-20
Reporting safety defects ...
.................................... 9-21
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ...
........................................................... 9-22
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...
............................... 9-23
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ...
.............................................. 9-23
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Y51D-V-E01-C061365F-EF7D-4287-BD30-362698201633The 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 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 gal 76See
“Fuel information” (P.9-4).
Engine oil See“Engine oil” (P.8-14) for changing engine oil.
. Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
. INFINITI recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Engine Oil
available at an INFINITI retailer.
. Engine oil with API Certification Mark
. Viscosity SAE 5W-30
. For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation” (P.9-6).
Drain and refill
With oil filter change
VQ37VHR
5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt 4.9
VK56VD (2WD)
6-3/8 qt 5-1/4 qt 6.0
(AWD) 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt 6.1
Without oil filter
change VQ37VHR
4-7/8 qt 4.0 qt4.6
VK56VD (2WD)
6.0 qt 5.0 qt 5.7
(AWD) 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
Cooling system
Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
With reservoir
VQ37VHRNon-pressurized
radiator reservoir
tank
8-7/8 qt 7-3/8 qt 8.4
Pressurized radia-
tor reservoir tank 9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
VK56VD 11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt 10.9
Reservoir VQ37VHR
7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
VK56VD 7/8 qt 3/4 qt0.8
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 transmission, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —Front:
.
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 (08C).
Rear:
. API GL-5 synthetic gear oil, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 See an
INFINITI retailer for service for synthetic oil.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/
LUBRICANTS
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15%.)
. E-15 fuel contains more than 10%
oxygenate. E-15 fuel will adversely
affect the emission control devices
and systems of the vehicle and should
not be used. Damage caused by such
fuel is not covered by the INFINITI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
. If a methanol blend is used, it should
contain no more than 5% methanol
(methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). It
should also contain a suitable amount
of appropriate cosolvents and corro-
sion inhibitors. If not properly formu-
lated with appropriate cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors, such methanol
blends may cause fuel system damage
and/or vehicle performance problems.
At this time, sufficient data is not
available to ensure that all methanol
blends are suitable for use in INFINITI
vehicles.
If any undesirable driveability problems
such as engine stalling or hard hot starting
are experienced after using oxygenate-
blend fuels, immediately change to a
non-oxygenate fuel or a fuel with a low
blend of MTBE. Take care not to spill gasoline during
refueling. Gasoline containing oxygenates
can cause paint damage.
E-15 fuelGUID-55AA3E5D-B4B7-4387-A6C1-514DB0C16738E-15 fuel is a mixture of approximately
15% fuel ethanol and 85% unleaded
gasoline. E-15 can only be used in vehicles
designed to run on E-15 fuel. Do not use E-
15 in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified with small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
E-85 fuelY51D-V-E01-019B5956-3FF3-4BF6-B50B-B0FD9BE1DD27E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately
85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded
gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV). Do not use E-
85 fuel in your vehicle. U.S. government
regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing
pumps to be identified by a small, square,
orange and black label with the common
abbreviation or the appropriate percentage
for that region.
Aftermarket fuel additivesY51D-V-E01-0241A1D6-50DD-4735-AB1B-1BF6D3FF4840INFINITI does not recommend the use of
any aftermarket fuel additives (Example:
fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, intake
valve deposit removers, etc.) which are
sold commercially. Many of these additives
intended for gum, varnish or deposit
removal may contain active solvent or
similar ingredients that can be harmful to
the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tipsY51D-V-E01-0C94128B-44FC-407D-B5D4-1374AB611F20Using unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating lower than recommended above can
cause persistent, heavy spark knock.
(Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.)
If severe, this can lead to engine damage.
If you detect a persistent heavy spark
knock even when using gasoline of the
stated octane rating, or if you hear steady
spark knock while holding a steady speed
on level roads, have an INFINITI retailer
correct the condition. Failure to correct the
condition is misuse of the vehicle, for
which INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in
knocking, after-run or overheating. This in
turn may cause excessive fuel consumption
or damage to the engine. If any of the
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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
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Selecting the correct oilY51D-V-E01-7FE27830-3B20-44C8-B50F-C4B29604F170It 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 additivesY51D-V-E01-66B343FB-CACE-4D63-BB72-E04A44C2B684INFINITI 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.
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Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosityY51D-V-E01-1D29E55F-7AAE-49F2-9464-345D50DC853BThe 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 filterY51D-V-E01-5A15E0C7-81B2-4108-AB38-F9762761AFB2Your 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 intervalsY51D-V-E01-98B578A3-E1FB-47E1-B0D2-3E275400406CThe 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 andfilter quality and/or viscosity is not covered
by 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
Y51D-V-E01-CDCFAB3E-830C-4475-8A79-A638F5620A17The 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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Y51D-V-E01-C4047CDF-FC90-4B6A-B3AD-46BBE7E650C5
ENGINEY51D-V-E01-27E56DF3-4A90-4674-8571-79AA70F61975
ModelVK56VDVQ37VHR
Type Gasoline, 4-cycleGasoline, 4-cycle
Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder, V-slanted at 908
6-cylinder, V-slanted at 608
Bore 6Stroke in (mm) 3.858
63.622
(98.0 692.0) 3.760
63.385
(95.5 686.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 338.78 (5,552) 225.54 (3,696)
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-21-2-3-4-5-6
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing
(B.T.D.C.) degree/rpm
Spark plug DILKAR7B11FXE24HR11
Spark plug gap
(Normal) in (mm)
0.043 (1.1) 0.043 (1.1)
Camshaft operation Timing chainTiming chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
STI0397B
VK56VD engine
STI0425
VQ37VHR engine
SPECIFICATIONS
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Y51D-V-E01-A1581DBE-C0B0-4F11-9293-2CC17BDE9887If you plan to travel in another country,
you should first find out if the fuel
available is suitable for your vehicle’s
engine.
Using fuel with too low an octane rating
may cause engine damage. All gasoline
vehicles must be operated with unleaded
gasoline. Therefore, avoid taking your
vehicle to areas where appropriate fuel is
not available.
When transferring the registration of your
vehicle to another country, state, province
or district,it may be necessary to modify
the vehicle to meet local laws and regula-
tions.
The laws and regulations for motor vehicle
emission control and safety standards vary
according to the country, state, province or
district; therefore, vehicle specifications
may differ.
When any vehicle is to be taken into
another country, state, province or district
and registered, its modifications, trans-
portation, and registration are the respon-
sibility of the user. INFINITI is not
responsible for any inconvenience that
may result.Y51D-V-E01-12CB0BB9-8EF0-442E-82A4-5DB634EF5D6E
STI0716
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
Y51D-V-E01-6860C560-CCF6-4161-BB17-92D8646B01F7The vehicle identification number plate is
attached as shown. This number is the
identification for your vehicle and is used
in the vehicle registration.
STI0717
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(chassis number)
Y51D-V-E01-DCB7F909-8300-4B8A-BD88-108D68C70BB5The number is stamped as shown in the
engine compartment.
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WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING YOUR
VEHICLE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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