Infiniti S51-D Engine oil and filter, VQ35HR engine 2WD models, VQ35HR engine AWD models

SDI2024

VQ35HR engine — 2WD models

SDI2047

VQ35HR engine — AWD models

8-12Maintenance and do-it-yourself

SDI2266

VK50VE engine

Engine oil and filter

1.Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.

2.Remove the oil filler cap.

3.Remove the drain plug *1 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.

4.(Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)

Loosen the oil filter *2 with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.

5.Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. Failure to do so could lead to engine damage.

6.Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.

7.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)

8.Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench.