cooling system INFINITI FX35 2005 Repair Manual

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f. Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)

Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The
angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
15. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
16. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in guide may gen-
erate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness.
Noise will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC2346E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM
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Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement AAS000E9
CONSULT-II contains a nickel metal hydride battery. When replacing the battery obey the following:
WARNING:
Replace the nickel metal hydride battery with Genuine CONSULT-II battery only. Use of another bat-
tery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Keep the battery out of reach of children and discard used battery conforming to the local regulations.
Checking Equipment AAS000EA
When ordering the following equipment, contact your NISSAN/INFINITI distributor.
CAUTION:

If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.

If CONSULT-II CONVERTER is not connected with CONSULT-II, vehicle occur the “FAIL SAFE
MODE” which is “LIGHT UP the HEAD LIGHT” and/or “COOLING FAN ROTATING” when CON-
SULT-II is started.

Previous CONSULT-II “I” and “Y” DLC-I and DLC-II cables should NOT be used anymore because
their DDL connector pins can be damaged during cable swapping.
NOTE:

The CONSULT-II must be used in conjunction with a program card.
CONSULT-II does not require loading (Initialization) procedure.

Be sure the CONSULT-II is turned off before installing or removing a program card.
CONSULT-II Start ProcedureAAS000EB
NOTE:
Turning ignition switch off when performing CAN diagnosis could cause CAN memory to be erased.
1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector.
Tool name Description
NISSAN CONSULT-II
1. CONSULT-II unit (Tester internal soft: Resident
version 3.3.0) and accessories
2. Program card AED04C and AEN02C (For NATS)
3. CONSULT-II CONVERTER
4. “CONSULT-II Pigtail” Cable
SAIA0363E
PAIA0070E

TOW TRUCK TOWING GI-45
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AWD MODELS
INFINITI recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing AWD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow AWD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the powertrain.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) AAS000EI
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking tools.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after
use.
WARNING:

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them
to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:

Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle
recovery hooks or main structural members of the vehicle.
Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Do not use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle stuck in
sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle using the vehi-
cle tie downs or recovery hooks.

Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehi-
cle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.

Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any
part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems.

Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not rec-
ommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
PAIA0098E
PAIA0099E

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BRK/SW - Wiring diagram ...............
EC-615, EC-1298
Bulb specifications ............................................ LT-203
Bumper, front ....................................................... EI-14
Bumper, rear ........................................................ EI-17
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ........................ EM-213
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-86
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) EC-307, EC-1043
Camshaft(VK45DE) ......................................... EM-212
Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-84
CAN .................................................................... DI-29
CAN - Wiring diagram ......... EC-172, EC-863, LAN-49,
LAN-87
, LAN-128, LAN-173, LAN-221, LAN-262,
LAN-306
, LAN-353, LAN-402, LAN-436
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16
CAN communication EC-171, EC-862, AT-32, AT-106,
TF-13
, TF-32, WT-9, BRC-11, BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16, DI-84, WW-9
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-42, EC-733
Center bearing assembly (propeller shaft) ........ PR-13
Center bearing disassembly (propeller shaft) .... PR-12
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-24
Charging system ................................................ SC-23
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-29
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-63
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-55
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-55
Cigarette lighter illumination ............................. LT-158
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-17
Clock ................................................................. DI-112
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. DI-112
Closed loop control .............................. EC-32, EC-723
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-46
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-149
Combination meter ............................................... DI-5
Combination meter removal and installation - See
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-11
COMM - Wiring diagram .................................. AV-114
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ................................. DI-40
Compass ............................................................ DI-38
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-43
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-229
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) .................... EM-100
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-144
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-17
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-155
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-269
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................. EM-142
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-264
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-264
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-140
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-25
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-90
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-76
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-37
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-24, BL-59, BL-98,
BL-191
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16
Converter housing installation ........... AT-272, AT-276
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-471, EC-1217
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ........................ MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ..................... CO-35
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ...................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............................ EC-478, EC-1224
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-49
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-21
Cowl top .............................................................. EI-23
Cowl top cover .................................................... EI-23
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................. EC-51
, EC-742
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ... EC-300, EC-1036
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-246
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-140
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-42
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-267
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-245
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-122
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-231
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-103
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-229
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-100
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ....................... BL-26
, BL-32
Daytime light system ........................................... LT-39
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system LT-39
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-45
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-15,
EC-707
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-158, AT-160
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-51, ATC-63
Door glass ........................................... GW-76, GW-80
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-78
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-83
Door lock .......................................................... BL-157
Door mirror ...................................................... GW-114
Door trim ............................................................. EI-34
Door, front ........................................... BL-153, GW-76
Door, rear ............................................ BL-153, GW-80
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-22
Drive belt inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-14
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-173
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-15
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-38
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-9
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-35
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-42
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-134
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ECM power supply EC-164
, EC-413, EC-855, EC-1137
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-414, EC-1138

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Hazard warning lamp ..........................................
LT-91
Headlamp aiming control .................................... LT-75
Headlamp leveler - See Headlamp aiming control .......
LT-75
Headlining - See Roof trim .................................. EI-41
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (bank 1) .... EC-935, EC-944,
EC-956
, EC-1174, EC-1180
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (bank 2) .... EC-935, EC-944,
EC-956
, EC-1174, EC-1180
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (bank 1) ........ EC-877
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (bank 2) ........ EC-877
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) .... EC-228, EC-237,
EC-442
, EC-453, EC-966, EC-975, EC-1187, EC-1198
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) .... EC-228, EC-237,
EC-442
, EC-453, EC-966, EC-975, EC-1187, EC-1198
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 1) ....... EC-178,
EC-885
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (bank 2) ....... EC-178,
EC-885
Heated seat ....................................................... SE-97
Heater and cooling unit (Heater core) ........... ATC-126
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ............... ATC-6
HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-138
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools .......... ATC-18
HFC134a system service equipment precaution ..........
ATC-13
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve .... AT-162,
AT-164
Hood ................................................................... BL-13
Horn ................................................................. WW-59
HORN - Wiring diagram ................................... WW-59
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................................... SE-98
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IATS - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-205
, EC-911
ICC - Wiring diagram ....................................... ACS-20
ICC/BS - Wiring diagram ................. EC-590, EC-1264
ICC/SW - Wiring diagram ................ EC-576, EC-1249
ICCBOF - Wiring diagram ................ EC-681, EC-1371
Idle air volume learning ....................... EC-97, EC-787
Idle mixture ratio .............................................. EC-775
Idle speed .......................................... EC-769, EC-774
Idle speed control (ISC) .... EC-393, EC-395, EC-1125,
EC-1127
Ignition coil ....................................... EC-648, EC-1339
Ignition coil(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-189
Ignition coil(VQ35DE) ........................................ EM-42
Ignition control system ..................... EC-648, EC-1339
Ignition key hole illumination ............................. LT-155
Ignition timing .................................... EC-769, EC-774
IGNSYS - Wiring diagram ................ EC-649, EC-1340
Illumination control ............................................ LT-202
In vehicle sensor ........................... ATC-107, ATC-118
INF/D - Wring diagram ....................................... AV-63
INJECT - Wiring diagram ................. EC-662, EC-1352
Injector ............................................. EC-661, EC-1351
Input clutch solenoid valve ................. AT-150, AT-152
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-10
Intake air temperature sensor ........... EC-203, EC-223,
EC-909
, EC-930
Intake door control linkage adjustment ............ ATC-78
Intake door motor ............................ ATC-76, ATC-124
Intake manifold collector(VQ35DE) .................. EM-19
Intake manifold(VK45DE) ............................... EM-178
Intake manifold(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-24
Intake sensor ................................ ATC-113, ATC-120
Intake valve timing control (Bank 1) ... EC-174, EC-865
Intake valve timing control (Bank 2) ... EC-174, EC-865
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 1) ....
EC-1166
Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 2) ....
EC-1166
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1) ......
EC-417
, EC-1141
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 2) ......
EC-417
, EC-1141
Integrated homelink transmitter ....................... BL-235
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) system .............. ACS-6
Interior ................................................................. EI-36
Interior lamp ...................................................... LT-159
IPDM (Intelligent power distribution module engine
room) ................................................................. PG-18
IVCB1 - Wiring diagram ................... EC-418, EC-1142
IVCB2 - Wiring diagram ................... EC-420, EC-1144
IVCSB1 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1167
IVCSB2 - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-1169
IVIS (Infiniti vehicle immobilizer system) precautions ...
GI-3
IVTB1 - Wiring diagram ................................... EC-868
IVTB2 - Wiring diagram ................................... EC-870
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Knock sensor (KS) ........................... EC-295
, EC-1031
KS - Wiring diagram ......................... EC-296, EC-1032
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LAN system circuit ........................................... ATC-66
Lane Departure Warning System ....................... DI-82
Laser beam aiming adjustment ....................... ACS-12
Latch (lower anchors and tether for children) system ...
SB-9
LDW .................................................................... DI-82
LDW - Wiring Diagram ........................................ DI-95
Line pressure solenoid valve ........................... AT-129
Line pressure test (A/T) ..................................... AT-54
Liquid gasket application ......................... EM-6, LU-21
Liquid gasket application(VQ35DE) ........... LU-3, CO-3
Location of electrical units ................................. PG-70
Low coast brake solenoid valve ......... AT-166, AT-168
Low tire pressure warning system ...................... WT-7
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ..................................... ATC-27
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ................ LU-23
Lubrication circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) .................. LU-5
Lubrication oil A/C .......................................... ATC-162

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MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ..... 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................. ..... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ..... 7
Schedule 1 .......................................................... ..... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ..... 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... ..... 9
Schedule 2 .......................................................... ... 10
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ............................................................. ... 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE .......... .... 11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ... ... 12
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ... 12
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................ ... 13
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL ................................. ... 13
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...................... ... 13
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) ...... ... 14
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 14
Drive Belts Tension Adjustment .......................... ... 14
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 15
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 15
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... ... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 15
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 17
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 17
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 18
Changing Engine Oil ........................................... ... 18
Changing Oil Filter .............................................. ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 20
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) .. ... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 20 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 21
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE) ...... ... 22
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 22
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 22
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 22
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 23
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 23
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 24
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ... 25
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 25
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE .................................. ... 25
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 25
Changing Oil Filter ............................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type) ... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ............................... ... 28
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................ ... 29
Checking Exhaust System ................................... ... 29
Checking A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 29
Changing A/T Fluid .............................................. ... 31
Checking Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 31
Changing Transfer Fluid ...................................... ... 32
Checking Propeller Shaft ..................................... ... 32
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 32
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................. ... 33
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) .......... ... 33
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 33
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................. ... 33
Tire Rotation ........................................................ ... 35
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks ............... ... 35
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ...................... ... 35
Changing Brake Fluid .......................................... ... 35
Checking Disc Brake ........................................... ... 36

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and Lubricants ALS000G8
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.
*3: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0 °C (32 °F).
*4: DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI
dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON TM III/ MERCONTM automatic trans-
mission fluid.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM , or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer. Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp mea-
sure Liter
Engine oil
Drain and
refill With oil fil-
ter change VK45DE 6-3/4 qt 5-5/8 qt 6.4 For VK45DE engine

API Certification Mark*1

API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1

ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III*1
For VQ35DE engine

API Certification Mark*1

API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I & II or
API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving*1

ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II & GF-III *1
VQ35DE 5 qt 4 - 1/8 qt 4.7
Without oil
filter
change VK45DE 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8
VQ35DE 4-5/8 qt 3-7/8 qt 4.4
Dry engine (Overhaul) VK45DE 7-5/8 qt 6-3/8 qt 7.2
VQ35DE 5-3/4 qt 4-3/4 qt 5.4
Cooling
system With res-
ervoir tank VK45DE 10-5/8 qt 8-3/4 qt 10.0
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent
VQ35DE 9-1/8 qt 7-5/8 qt 8.6
Reservoir
tank VK45DE 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
VQ35DE 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3 Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2
Differential gear oil Front 1-3/8 pt 1-1/8 pt 0.65
API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80 W-90 *3
Rear 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.40
Transfer fluid 2-5/8 pt 2-1/4 pt 1.25 Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S.
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic
Transmission Fluid*4
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*5
Brake fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*6 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — — Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze Fluid or equivalent
Fuel
recommendation VK45DE — — —
Refer to
GI-7, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)"
VQ35DE — — — Refer to
GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

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SAE Viscosity NumberALS000G9
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all temperatures. SAE
10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosity oil may be used if the ambient
temperature is above -18 °C (0 °F)
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture RatioALS000GA
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.
MMA117AA
SMA947CA

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3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-13, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-128,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug with new O-ring.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
SBIA0445E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approximately 8.6 (9-1/8 US qt, 7-5/8 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA412B