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hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer for servicing.
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.
JVT0342X
API certification mark
API service symbol
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
RECOMMENDATION
VR30DDTT engine model
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 fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2). INFINITI recommends
the use of an energy conserving oil in order
to improve fuel economy.Select only engine oils that meet the Amer-
ican Petroleum Institute (API) certification
or International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certifica-
tion 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.
Oil which may contain foreign matter or has
been previously used should not be used.
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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 vis-
cosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
vehicle limited warranties.
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 recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filterchange intervals depend upon how you use
your vehicle.
2.0L turbo gasoline engine model
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 fluids/
lubricants” (P.10-2).
Select only engine oils that meet the
MB229.5 and SAE viscosity standard. These
oils have the MB229.5 on 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
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 otherthan that recommended could cause serious
engine damage.
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JVT0428X
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 vis-
cosity is not covered by the new INFINITI
vehicle limited warranties.
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 recom-
mended change interval.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RE-
FRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioning system in your INFINITI
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant,
NISSAN A/C system oil PAG or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerant or
lubricant may cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and mayrequire the replacement of all air condi-
tioner 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 recov-
ery and recycling of any refrigerant during
automotive air conditioning system service.
Your INFINITI retailer has the trained tech-
nicians and equipment needed to recover
and recycle your air conditioning system
refrigerant.
It is recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer when servicing your air conditioning
system.
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ENGINE
Model VR30DDTT 2.0L turbo gasoline engine
Type Gasoline, 4-cycle Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-slanted at 60° 4-cylinder, in-line
Bore × Stroke in (mm)3.386× 3.386
(86.0 × 86.0)3.268 × 3.622
(83.0 × 92.0)
Displacement cu in (cm
3) 182.88 (2,997) 121.49 (1,991 )
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
No adjustment is necessary.
Ignition timing
(B.T.D.C.)degree/rpm
Spark plug DILKAR8K8G SILZKFR8E7S
Spark plug gap
(Normal)in (mm) 0.031 (0.8) 0.028 (0.7)
Camshaft operation Timing chain Timing chain
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
STI0425
VR30DDTT engine
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SPECIFICATIONS
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Road wheel
Type Size Offset in (mm)
Conventional19 × 9J 1.57 (40)
20 × 9J 1.57 (40)
20 × 9.5J 1.85 (47)
Spare (if so equipped) 18 × 4T 0 (0)
Tire
Type Size Pressure PSI (kPa) [Cold]
Conventional255/40RF19 96Y 35 (240)
P255/40RF19 96V 35 (240)
P255/35R20 97V XL 38 (260)
Front: 255/35R20 97Y XL 41 (280)
Rear: 275/30R20 97Y XL 38 (260)
Spare (T-type) (if so equipped) T145/70R18 107M 60 (420)
Depending on the models, the emergency tire puncture repair kit is supplied.
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DIMENSIONS
in (mm)
Overall length 184.4 (4,685)
Overall width 72.8 (1,850)
Overall height 54.9 (1,395)
54.5 (1,385)*1
Front tread 61.2 (1,555)
Rear tread 61.8 (1,570)*2
62.2 (1,580)*3
62.4 (1,585)*4
Wheelbase 112.2 (2,850)
*1: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) models with VR30DDTT engine
*2: 275/30R20 rear tire models
*3: 2.0L turbo gasoline engine models
*4: VR30DDTT engine with 255/35R20 or 255/40RF19 tire models
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If 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 regulations.
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, transpor-
tation, and registration are the responsi-
bility of the user. INFINITI is not responsible
for any inconvenience that may result.
STI0716
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-
BER (VIN) PLATE
The 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 NUM-
BER (chassis number)
The number is stamped as shown in the
engine compartment.
WHEN TRAVELING OR REGISTERING
IN ANOTHER COUNTRYVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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STI0509
VR30DDTT engine
JVT0288X
2.0L turbo gasoline engine
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The number is stamped on the engine as
shown.
STI0707
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICA-
TION LABEL
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certifica-
tion label is affixed as shown. This label
contains valuable vehicle information, such
as: Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR),
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), month
and year of manufacture, Vehicle Identifica-
tion Number (VIN), etc. Review it carefully.
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