maintenance schedule INFINITI FX35 2005 User Guide

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Introduction of Periodic MaintenanceALS000G5
Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.
Schedule 1 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include
one or more of the following driving conditions:

Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).

Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures
remaining below freezing.

Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.

Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police,
taxi or door-to-door delivery use.

Driving in dusty conditions.

Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.

Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance
MA-8
Chassis and Body
Maintenance
MA-9
Schedule 2 Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits. Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance MA-10Chassis and Body
Maintenance MA-11

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 1ALS000G6
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 3.75
(6) 3 7.50
(12) 6 11 . 2 5
(18) 9 15
(24) 12 18.75
(30) 15 22.5
(36) 18 26.25
(42) 21 30
(48) 24
Drive belts NOTE (1) MA-14
,
MA-
22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R RRRRR R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRR R
MA-19
,
MA-
26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km). MA-20,
MA-
27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-93, "Valve Clear-
ance",
EM-
219, "Va l v e
Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
,
MA-
22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R* MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRRR
MA-19
,
MA-
26

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fl uid (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. 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 transmis-
sion, which is not covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ALS000G7
EMISSION COMTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
NOTE:
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts i f found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance. Automatic transmission &
transfer fluid & differential
gear oil NOTE (1) I I
MA-29
,
MA-31
,
MA-32
Steering gear, linkage &
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts I III
MA-36
, MA-37
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-4,
MA-35
Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) I III MA-38,
MA-32
Exhaust system I III MA-29
In-cabin microfilter
RR ATC-125
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or - Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, whichever
comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 7.5
(12) 6 15
(24) 12 22.5
(36) 18 30
(48) 24 37.5
(60) 30 45
(72) 36 52.5
(84) 42 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
, MA-22
Air cleaner filter [R] [R] MA-18, MA-25
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-21, MA-28
Fuel lines I* I* MA-17, MA-25
Fuel filter NOTE (2) -
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R* MA-15
, MA-22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18, MA-25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE) or
equivalent.] RRRR R RRR
MA-19
, MA-26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).
MA-20, MA-27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (4) EM-93, "
Va l v e
Clearance",
EM-
219, "Va l v e
Clearance"