Infiniti S51-D owner manual Checking Engine OIL Level, Vehicle set-up

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1.Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

2.Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.

3.Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.

4.Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way.

5.Remove the dipstick again and check

the oil level. It should be within the range *1 . If the oil level is below *2 , remove the oil filler cap and pour

recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill *3 .

6.Recheck oil level with the dipstick.

It is normal to add some oil between oil maintenance intervals or during the break- in period, depending on the severity of operating conditions.

CAUTION

Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

Vehicle set-up

1.Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

2.Run the engine until it reaches operat- ing temperature.

3.Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 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 at- tached to the jack stand saddle.

5.Remove the plastic engine undercover.

a.Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover.

b.Then remove the other bolts that

hold the undercover in place.

CAUTION

Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle damage.

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