2018 INFINITI QX30 engine oil

Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil and oil filter at the speci-
fied intervals. For recommended oil grade
and viscosity refer to "Recommended fluids/
lubricants and capacities".
Fuel filter:
Replace the fuel filter and drain the water at
the specified intervals.
Fuel lines*:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections
for leaks, looseness, or deterioration. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals. Install new
plugs of the type as originally equipped.CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE
Brake lines and cables:
Visually inspect for proper installation. Check
for chafing, cracks, deterioration, and signs
of leaking. Replace any deteriorated or dam-
aged parts immediately.
Brake pads, rotors, drums, & linings:
Check for wear, deterioration and fluid leaks.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts
immediately.
Exhaust system:
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for leaks, cracks, deterioration,
and damage. Tighten connections or replace
parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter:
Replace at specified intervals. When driving
for prolonged periods in dusty conditions, re-
place the filter more frequently.
Propeller shaft(s):
Check for damage, looseness, and grease
leakage. (4WD/AWD).Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts, drive shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness, and leakage of
oil or grease.
Tire rotation:
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) according to the instructions un-
der "Tire rotation*" earlier in this section.
When rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transmission fluid/oil, differential oil, trans-
fer case oil:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage at speci-
fied intervals.
9-6Maintenance and Schedules

To ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe and
economical driving, INFINITI provides two
maintenance 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 odometer 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 sched-
ule.
After 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the same
mileage/time intervals.
OIL CHANGE MONITOR
This vehicle is equipped with oil change moni-
tor. It calculates engine oil and filter change
interval base on driving conditions. When the
Engine Oil – Service Due Now warning ap-
pears in the vehicle information display, the
engine oil and filter need to be replaced.
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.
The vehicle information display shows a ser-
vice message for a few seconds, for example:
•[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 ad-
ditional maintenance work. If you notify an
INFINITI retailer of this display, you will re-
ceive a statement on the associated costs.
The maintenance service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time dur-
ing which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
Note down the service due date displayed in
the vehicle information display before dis-
connecting the battery.
or
After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding service messages
Press the orbutton on the steer-
ing 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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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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
otherwise lead to increased wear and dam-
age to the major assemblies or the vehicle.
An INFINITI retailer will reset the mainte-
nance service interval display after the service
work has been carried out. You can also ob-
tain 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 interme-
diate stops
•If the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distance
•For frequent operation in mountainous
terrain 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 in-
formation 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 1,000MAINTENANCE 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 filterReplace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel linesI* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant*Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R
Spark plugsReplace 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
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONmiles x 1,000MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers 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 filterReplace every 45,000 miles or 48 months
Fuel linesI* I* I*
Fuel filter See NOTE (3)
Engine coolant*Replace every 155,000 miles or 180 months
Engine oil R R R R R R
Engine oil filter R R R R R R
Spark plugsReplace 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 . .10-2
Fuel 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 instructed
in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid type Capacity (approximate) Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric Measure US measure Imperial Measure
Fuel tank 50 L
(4WD: 56 L)13.2 gal
(4WD: 14.8 gal11 gal
(4WD: 12.3 gal)
–See "Fuel recommendation" later in this section.
Engine oil (*)
Drain and refill with oil filter
change5.6 L 6 qt 5 qt The approximate capacities listed are for refilling during an engine oil change. *:
For additional information, see "Changing engine oil".
2.0L gasoline engine:
–Engine oil meeting specification MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-30 or equivalent–As an alternative to this recommended oil, engine oils meeting specification
MB229.5, viscosity SAE 0W-40, 5W-30 and 5W-40 may be used and meet
all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the new vehicle
limited warranty.
For additional information, see "Engine oil and oil filter recommendations" later in
this section.
Cooling system
with Reservoir7.6 8.1 qt 6.7 qt
–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)6.21 L 6.6 qt 5.5 qt Shell DCT-M1
Brake fluid Refill to the proper fluid level accord-
ing to the instructions in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.
–Genuine INFINITI brake fluid DOT4+ or equivalent.–Never mix different types of fluids.
Differential gear oil 0.74 L 0.8 qt 0.65 qt
–Castrol BOT 355 75W-85
Multi-purpose grease — — —
–NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical information

Aftermarket fuel additives
INFINITI does not recommend the use of any
aftermarket fuel additives (Example: fuel in-
jector cleaner, octane booster, intake valve
deposit removers, etc.) which are sold com-
mercially. Many of these additives intended
for gum, varnish or deposit removal may con-
tain active solvent or similar ingredients that
can be harmful to the fuel system and engine.
Octane rating tips
Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rat-
ing 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, it is recom-
mended you have an INFINITI retailer cor-
rect the condition. Failure to correct the con-
dition is misuse of the vehicle, for which
INFINITI is not responsible.
Incorrect ignition timing will result in knock-
ing, 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 ve-
hicle checked. It is recommended you visit an
INFINITI retailer.However, now and then you may notice light
spark knock for a short time while accelerat-
ing 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.
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
additional information, refer to "Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities"
earlier in this section.
Select only engine oils that meet the MB229.5
specification and SAE viscosity standard. These
oils have the MB229.5 specification label 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 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.
Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
JVT0428X
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