Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and 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 oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
- Warm up the engine, and check for oil leaks.
- Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
- Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
- Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.CAUTION:
- Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.
- Do not reuse copper sealing washer.
Oil pressure switch torque: 14.7 N.m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
- Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.
Oil grade and viscosity: Refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " and "FOR USA AND CANADA: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER " (United States and Canada) or "FOR MEXICO: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS " and "FOR MEXICO: SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER " (Mexico).
Oil capacity: Refer to "STANDARD AND LIMIT ".
CAUTION: The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the "Refill oil capacity" values as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil. - Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks. Repair as necessary.
- Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
- Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as necessary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to
"INSPECTION ".CAUTION: Do not overfill the engine with oil.
- Install engine under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".