Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:

Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be 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.

Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
Loosen oil filler cap.
Remove mounting bolts, and then pull down the rear of front engine undercover (1) and secure it using clip.
Remove drain plug (2) and then drain engine oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug And Front Engine Undercover
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to "2WD : COMPONENT ".
CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

Oil pan drain plug:

Torque Specifications : 34.3 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

Refill with new engine oil.

Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

Engine oil capacity (Approximate):

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY SPECIFICATION

CAUTION:

When filling engine oil, never pull out oil level gauge.
The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.

Warm up the engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.
Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
Check the engine oil level. Refer to "INSPECTION ".