Nissan Pathfinder. Instruction - part 847
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE)
MA-27
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7. Install engine under cover. Refer to
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ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil
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WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the 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.
1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Warm up the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and oil filler cap.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean the oil pan drain plug and install with a new washer.
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use the specifications
for reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of engine oil is
in the engine.
7. Warm up the engine and check around the oil pan drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leaks.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with engine oil.
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil. Refer to
MA-27, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"
.
2. Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to
EXT-28, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded
.
3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be
hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leaks or spills.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the
engine and the vehicle.
Engine oil specification and
viscosity
: Refer to
(United States
and Canada) or
(Mexico).
Oil pan drain plug
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
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