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Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:
  • Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. 
  • Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. 
  1. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
  2. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.
  3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  4. Loosen oil filler cap, then remove drain plug.
    Fig 1: Removing Oil Filler Cap, Oil Filter & Drain Plug
    G02249787Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Drain engine oil.
  6. Install drain plug with new washer.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
      1. Oil pan drain plug :34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
  7. Refill with new engine oil.

    Engine oil specification and viscosity: 

    Engine oil capacity (Approximate): 

    Fig 2: Engine Oil Capacity
    G02249788Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
    • Always use the oil level gauge to determine when the proper amount of engine oil is in the engine.
  8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
  9. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  10. Check engine oil level. Refer to OIL LEVEL  .
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