spark plugs INFINITI FX35 2004 User Guide

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)
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Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter.
3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Check engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to MA-17, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)ALS000GN
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
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Oil filter:
: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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SEM294A

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)ALS000GW
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-168, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-185, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:

Frequent engine starts

Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:

Extended highway driving

Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock spark plug.

Do not use wire brush for cleaning.

If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may
be used.
SEM294A
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2 , 85 psi)
Cleaning time:
Less than 20 seconds
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