2017 INFINITI QX30 engine oil

Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
inspect more frequently
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles
(10,000 km) for 2WD, every 3000 miles (5000
km) for 4WD/AWD according to the instructions
underTire rotation* earlier in this section“Ge-
neral maintenance” in this section. When rotat-
ing tires, check for damage and uneven wear.
Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil, transfer
case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at specified
intervals. To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and eco-
nomical driving, INFINITI provides two mainte-
nance schedules that may be used, depending
upon the conditions in which you usually drive.
These schedules contain both distance and
time intervals, up to 120,000 miles (192,000
km)/144 months. For most people, the odom-
eter reading will indicate when service is
needed. However, if you drive very little, your
vehicle should be serviced at the regular time
intervals shown in the schedule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months,
continue maintenance at the same mileage/time
intervals.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS
FOR SEVERE OPERATING SYSTEMS
Additional maintenance items for severe oper-
ating conditions; should be performed on ve-
hicles that are driven under especially demand-
ing conditions. Additional maintenance items
should be performed if you primarily operate
your vehicle under the following conditions:
•Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles in
normal temperatures or less than 10 miles in
freezing temperatures.
•Stop-and-go traffic in hot weather or low
speed driving for long distances.
•Driving in dusty conditions or on rough,
muddy or salt-spread roads.
•Towing a trailer, or using a camper or car-top
carrier.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. Driving in
severe conditions will shorten the engine oil
and filter change interval. When the Engine Oil
– Service Due Now warning appears in the
vehicle information display, the engine oil and
filter need to be replaced.
NOTE
For vehicles operated in Canada, both standard
and severe maintenance items should be per-
formed at every interval.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE MESSAGES
The maintenance service interval display in-
forms you of the next service due date.
NOTE
The maintenance service interval display does
not show any information on the engine oil level.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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The vehicle information display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e g:
•[Service A In .. days]
•[Service A Due]
•[Service A Exceeded by .. days]
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter.
Only for certain countries: the position after the
letter A or B indicates any necessary additional
maintenance work. If you notify an INFINITI
retailer of this display, you will receive a state-
ment on the associated costs.
The maintenance service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
Note down the service due date displayed in the
vehicle information display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the service
date shown on the display.
Hiding service messages
Press the orbutton on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the
orbutton on the
steering wheel to select the [Serv.] menu.
3. Press the
orbutton to select
[Maintenance] submenu and confirm by
pressing the OK button.
The service due date appears in the vehicle
information display.
Information about service
Resetting the maintenance service interval display:
CAUTION
If the maintenance service interval display has
been inadvertently reset, this setting can be
corrected at an INFINITI retailer.
Have service work carried out as described in
the Maintenance Schedule. This may other-
wise lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle. An INFINITI retailer will reset the maintenance
service interval display after the service work
has been carried out. You can also obtain
further information on maintenance work, for
example.
Special service requirements
:
The prescribed service interval is based on
normal operation of the vehicle. Service work
will need to be performed more often if the
vehicle is operated under arduous conditions or
increased loads, for example:
•Regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
•If the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distance
•For frequent operation in mountainous ter-
rain or on poor road surfaces
•If the engine is often left idling for long
periods
In these or similar operating conditions, have,
for example, the air filter, engine oil and oil
filter changed more frequently. The tires must
be checked more frequently if the vehicle is
operated under increased loads. Further infor-
mation can be obtained at an INFINITI retailer.
9-8Maintenance and Schedules

The following tables show the standard maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric conditions, varying road surfaces, individual
driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent maintenance may be required. After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144 months, continue
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (FOR 2.0L TURBO GASOLINE ENGINE)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever comes first. 51015202530354045505560
(km x 1,000) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96) months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Engine compartment See NOTE (1) V-belt See NOTE (2) I*I*I*
Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil RR RRRR
Engine oil filter RR RRRR
Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
NOTE:
(1) All visible parts checked for leaks and damage.
(2) In visible area only.
(3) Maintenance-free item. * Maintenance items and intervals with ”*” are
recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle
operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission
warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other
maintenance items and intervals are required
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance and Schedules9-9

Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000 MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilome- ters or months, whichever comes first. 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(km x 1,000) (104) (112) (120) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192) months 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144
Engine compartment See NOTE (1) V-belt See NOTE (2) I*I*I*
Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Air cleaner filter Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel lines I*I*I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant* Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil RR RRRR
Engine oil filter RR RRRR
Spark plugs Replace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
NOTE:
(1) All visible parts checked for leaks and damage.
(2) In visible area only.
(3) Maintenance-free item.
* Maintenance items and intervals with ”*” are recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such maintenance
in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are required
9-10Maintenance and Schedules

10 Technical information
Recommended fluids/lubricants and capacities . . . .10-2Fuel recommendation ..................10-3
Engine oil and oil filter recommendations ......10-5
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations ................... .10-6
Engine specifications ................... .10-7
Wheels and Tires ..................... .10-8
Dimensions ..........................10-8
When traveling or registering in another country . . .10-9
Vehicle identification ................... .10-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ......10-9
Vehicle identification number (chassis number) .10-10
Engine serial number .................10-10
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. Certification label ......10-10
Emission control information label ..........10-11
Tire and loading information label ..........10-11
Air conditioner specification label ..........10-11Installing front license plate
...............10-12
Vehicle loading information ................10-13
TERMS ..........................10-13
Vehicle load capacity .................10-14
Loading tips ...................... .10-15
Measurement of weights ...............10-15
Trailer towing ....................... .10-15
Uniform tire quality grading ...............10-16
Treadwear ....................... .10-16
Traction AA, A, B and C ................10-16
Temperature A, B and C ................10-16
Emission control system warranty ............10-17
Reporting safety defects ..................10-17
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test . . .10-18
Event data recorders (EDR) (if so equipped) ......10-19
Owner’s manual/service manual order information . .10-19

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill quantities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures instructedinthe
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid types Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp Measure Liter
Fuel tank 13.2 gal
(4WD: 14.8 gal 11 gal
(4WD: 12.3 gal) 50 L
(4WD: 56 L)
–See Fuel recommendation later in this section.
Engine oil (*) The approximate capacities listed are for refilling during an engine oil change. *: For
additional information, seeChanging engine oilin the 8. Do-it-yourself section.
2.0L gasoline engine:
–Genuine INFINITI engine oil, Viscosity SAE 0W-30
For additional information, see Engine oil and oil filter recommendations later in this
section.
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6 qt5 qt5.6 L
Cooling system with Reservoir 8.1 qt
6.7 qt 7.6
–Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality
BASF Glysantin® G40®
–Use Genuine INFINITI Engine Coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid
possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use
of non-genuine engine coolant. Note that any repairs for incidents with the engine
cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be covered by the
warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(ATF) 6.6 qt
5.5 qt6.21 L Shell DCT-M1
Brake fluid Refill to the proper fluid level according to the instructions
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
–Genuine INFINITI brake fluid or equivalent. DOT 4+–Never mix different types of fluids.
Differential gear oil 0.8 qt0.65 qt 0.74 L
–Castrol BOT 355 75W-85
Multi-purpose grease ———
–NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioner system refriger-
ant ———
–HFC-134a
Air conditioner system lubri-
cant ———
–INFINITI A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS AND
CAPACITIES
10-2Technical information

level roads, it is recommended you 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 and/or overheating. This in turn may
cause excessive fuel consumption or damage to
the engine. If any of the above symptoms are
encountered, have your vehicle checked. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI retailer.
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.
1API certification mark
2API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
Selecting the correct oil
It is essential to choose the correct grade,
quality, and viscosity engine oil to ensure sat-
isfactory engine life and performance. For addi-
tional information, refer toRecommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities earlier in this
section. 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) certification or Interna-
tional Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscos-
ity standard. These oils have the API certifica-
tion 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.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness changes
with temperature. Because of this, it is impor-
tant 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 recom-
mended could cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new vehicle is equipped with a high—
quality genuine INFINITI oil filter. When replac-
ing, it is recommended you use the genuine oil
filter or its equivalent for the reason described
in “Change intervals”.
NTI326
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Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for your
engine are based on the use of the specified
quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and
filters that are not of the specified quality, or
exceeding recommended oil and filter change
intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to
engines caused by improper maintenance or
use of incorrect oil and filter quality and/or
viscosity is not covered by the new INFINITI New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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 out-
side temperatures
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Extensive idling
•Stop and go “rush hour” traffic
Refer to the “INFINITI Service and Maintenance
Guide” for the maintenance schedule.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system of your vehicle must
be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and
the lubricant INFINITI A/C System Oil Type S or
the exact equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or oil may
cause severe damage to the air conditioning
system and will require the replacement of all
air conditioner system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle will not
harm the Earth’s ozone layer. However, it may
contribute in a small part to the global warming
effect.
Certain government regulations require the re-
covery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioner system service. An
INFINITI retailer has the trained technicians and
equipment needed to recover and recycle your
air conditioner system refrigerant.
It is recommended that you visit an INFINITI
retailer when servicing your air conditioner sys-
tem.
10-6Technical information