2016 INFINITI QX60 oil capacity

CHANGING ENGINE OIL
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 reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
Aby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Changing engine oil filter” in
this section. ●
Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 25 ft-lb (34 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
For additional information on drain and refill
capacity, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.LDI2937
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9 Technical and consumer information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities.......9-2
Fuel recommendation ...........................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ..........9-6
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ..............................9-7
Specifications .....................................9-8
Engine ........................................9-8
Wheels and tires ...............................9-9
Dimensions and weights ........................9-9
When traveling or registering in another country ......9-10
Vehicle identification .............................. 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .........9-10
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................. 9-10
Engine serial number ........................... 9-11
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Emission control information label ...............9-11
Tire and loading information label ................9-12
Air conditioner specification label ................9-12
Installing front license plate ........................9-13Vehicle loading information
........................9-14
Terms ........................................ 9-14
Vehicle load capacity .......................... 9-15
Securing the load .............................. 9-17
Loading tips .................................. 9-18
Measurement of weights .......................9-18
Towing a trailer ................................... 9-18
Maximum load limits ........................... 9-19
Towing load/specification .......................9-22
Towing safety ................................. 9-22
Flat towing for front wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-29
Flat towing for All–Wheel drive vehicle
(if so equipped) ............................... 9-29
Uniform tire quality grading ........................9-30
Emission control system warranty ..................9-31
Reporting safety defects .......................... 9-31
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test .....9-32
Event Data Recorders (EDR) (if so equipped) ........9-33
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order information . . . 9-34

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measureLiter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal16-1/4 gal74 L• For additional information, refer to “Fuel recom-
mendation” in this section.
Engine oil
Drain and refill VQ35DEWith oil filter
change 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt4.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE
5W-30 conventions petroleum oils may be used.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil
and oil filter recommendations” in this section of
the manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
of this manual.
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil”
in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section
of this manual.
Without oil filter
change 4-3/4 qt
4 qt4.5 L
Engine coolant With reservoir2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal9.6 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN
CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in INFINITI CVTs. Do not
mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not
equivalent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
may damage the CVT. Damage caused by the
use of fluids other than as recommended is not
covered under the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
9-2Technical and consumer information

Fluid typesCapacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measureLiter
Power steering fluid (PSF) ———• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genu-
ine NISSAN E-PSF may prevent the power
steering system from operating properly.
Differential gear oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
Semi-synthetic API GL-5, Viscosity SAE
75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the
specified may cause vehicle malfunctions. Dam-
age caused by use of oil other than as recom-
mended is not covered by the Infiniti New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
Transfer oil ———• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super
GL-5 80W-90 or equivalent conventional (non-
synthetic) oil
Brake fluid ———• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI
retailer.
Multi-purpose grease ——— • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section of the manual.
Air conditioning system oil ———• Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type DH-PS
or equivalent
• For additional information, refer to “Air condi-
tioner system refrigerant and oil recommenda-
tions” in this section of the manual.
Windshield-washer fluid 1-3/8 gal1-1/8 gal5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Con-
centrate Cleaner & Antifreeze fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3