Changing engine oil and filter
Change the engine oil and filter according to the maintenance log shown in the NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide.
Vehicle set-up
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.
3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes.
4. Raise and support the vehicle using a
suitable floor jack and safety jack stands.
• Place the safety jack stands under the
vehicle jack-up points.
• A suitable adapter should be attached to
the jack stand saddle.
CAUTION
Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle damage.
Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
A .
2. Remove the oil filler cap B .
3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and
completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
• Waste oil must be disposed of
properly.
• Check your local
regulations.
Perform steps 4 to 9 when the engine oil filter change is needed.
4. Remove the plastic cover over the oil filter
location by removing the small plastic clips
as illustrated.
5. Loosen the oil filter C with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by
hand.
6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface
with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage.
7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight
resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:
11 to 15 ft-lb (14.7 to 20.5 N·m)
9. Install the plastic cover.
10. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a
new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
11. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, and install the oil filler cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/ lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer information” section for drain and refill capacity. 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 the proper amount of oil in the engine.
12. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
13. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.
After the operation
1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.
2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.
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.
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