engine oil INFINITI FX35 2008 Service Manual

MA-22
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT".
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LineINFOID:0000000001328912
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterINFOID:0000000001328913
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between replacement intervals. Refer to MA-5.
1. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly. Refer to EM-173
.
2. Remove air cleaner filter from air cleaner case.
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000001328914
WARNING:
 Be careful not to burn yoursel f, as engine oil may be hot.
 Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause ski n 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. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer
to LU-23, "
Inspection".
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Loosen oil filler cap, and then remove drain plug.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-183
.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
7. Refill with new engine oil. Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-9
.
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
CAUTION:
SMA803A
Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC0993E
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Without oil filter change 5.2 (5-1/2, 4-5/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.0 (7-3/8, 6-1/8)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)MA-23
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 The refill capacity depends on the engine oi l temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
 Always use oil level gauge to determine the pr oper amount of engine oil in the engine.
8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
10. Check the engine oil level.
Changing Oil FilterINFOID:0000000001328915
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when th e engine and engine oil may be hot.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Using the oil filter wrench (SST), remove the oil filter. CAUTION:
 Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine NISSAN
oil filter or equivalent.
 When removing, prepare a s hop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.
 Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.
 Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to engine
and vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil filter.
PBIC0801E
PBIC1525E
SMA010
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MA-24
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
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. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA-22, "Changing Engine Oil".
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to MA-22, "
Changing Engine Oil".
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)INFOID:0000000001328916
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-169.
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-187
.
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
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.Oil filter:
:17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
SEM294A
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000001328938
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb) Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 12 (0.47)
7 - 8
(0.28 - 0.31) 6 - 7
(0.24 - 0.28) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5, 164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5, 188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)
9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98) 470 - 559
(48 - 57,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
PBIC5323E
Tension of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 8.6 (9-1/8, 7-5/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Cap relief pressure Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
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MA-38
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VQ35DE)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VK45DE)
WHEEL BALANCE
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Without oil filter change 5.2 (5-1/2, 4-5/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.0 (7-3/8, 6-1/8)
Make NGK
Ty p e Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Make NGK
Typ e Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5.0 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.71 oz)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001328870
 IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engi ne Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It c ontrols integrated relay via IPDM E/R control circuit.
 IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, and hood switch signal reception, etc.
 It controls operation of each electrical pa rt via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R-integr ated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
IPDM E/R receives a request signal fr om each control unit with CAN communication. It controls each system.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control uni t using two communication lines (CAN-L line, CAN-H
line), it is possible to transmit maximum amount of in formation with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
Fail- Safe Control
 When CAN communication with other control units is impos sible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After
CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
 Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status by itself based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status  CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.
 Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.
 When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status  Process to stop CAN communication is activated.
Control system Transmit control unit Control part
Lamp control BCM  Headlamps (HI, LO)
 Front fog lamps
 Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
Wiper control BCM Front wipers
Rear window defogger control BCM Rear window defogger
A/C compressor control ECM A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Cooling fan control ECM Cooling fan
Horn control BCM Horn
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp  With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Parking, license plate side marker, and
tail lamps  With the ignition switch ON, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is ON.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is OFF.
Cooling fan  With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiper Until the ignition switch is turned OFF, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status
it was in just before fail-safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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NOTE: The details for display of the period are as follows:
 CRNT: Error currently de tected with IPDM E/R.
 PAST: Error detected in the past and memorized with IPDM E/R.
DATA MONITOR
NOTE:
 Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the display may not be co rrect.
 *1: The vehicle without the Intelligent Key system displays only ON without change.
 *2:The cornering lamp item is displayed, but it cannot be monitored.
ACTIVE TEST
DTC Display Items Malfunction detecting condition TIME
Possible causes
CRNT PAST
— NO DTC IS DETECT-
ED.FURTHER TEST-
ING MAY BE
REQUIRED. ————
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT  If CAN communication reception/transmission
data has a malfunction, or if any of the control
units malfunction, data reception/transmission
cannot be confirmed.
 When the data in CAN communication is not re- ceived before the specified time ××
Any of or several items
below have errors.
 TRANSMIT DIAG
ECM
 BCM/SEC
Item name
CONSULT-III screen dis-
play Display or unit MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
Motor fan request MOTOR FAN REQ 1/2/3/4 ×Signal status input from ECM
Compressor request A C COMP REQ On/Off ×Signal status input from ECM
Tail & clear request TAIL&CLR REQ On/Off ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L LO request HL LO REQ On/Off ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L HI request HL HI REQ On/Off ×Signal status input from BCM
FR fog request FR FOG REQ On/Off ×Signal status input from BCM
FR wiper request FR WIP REQ Stop/1LOW/Lo/Hi ×Signal status input from BCM
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO STOP ACT P/STOP P ×Output status of IPDM E/R
Wiper protection WIP PROT Off/BLOCK ×Control status of IPDM E/R
Starter request ST RLY REQ
*1On/Off Status of input signal
Ignition relay status IGN RLY On/Off ×Ignition relay status monitored with
IPDM E/R
Rear window defogger re-
quest RR DEF REQ On/Off
×Signal status input from BCM
Oil pressure switch OIL P SW Open/Close Signal status input in IPDM E/R
Hood switch HOOD SW On/Off Input signal status
Theft warning horn re-
quest THFT HRN REQ On/Off Signal st
atus input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP On/Off Ou tput status of IPDM E/R
Cornering lamp request CRNRNG LMP REQ
*2Off Signal status input from BCM
Test item CONSULT-III screen display Description
Tail lamp operation TAIL LAMP With a certain On-Off operation, the tail lamp relay can be operated.
Rear window defogger opera-
tion REAR DEFOGGER
With a certain On-Off operation, the rear window defogger relay can be
operated.
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PG-20
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be tested.
Auto Active TestINFOID:0000000001328875
DESCRIPTION
In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the
following systems:
 Rear window defogger
 Front wipers
 Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
 Front fog lamps
 Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
 A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)
 Cooling fan
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door (passenger side), and then lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent
glass damage by wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pre ss drivers door switch 10 times (close other doors).
Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chir ps once oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed. NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Be sure to inspect BL-38, "
Check Door Switch" when the auto active t est cannot be performed.
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
Front wiper (HI, LO) operation FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (Off, Hi, Lo),
the front wiper relay (Lo, Hi) can
be operated.
Cooling fan operation MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.
Lamp (HI, LO, FOG) opera-
tion LAMPSWith a certain operation (Off, Hi, Lo, Fog), the lamp relay (Lo, Hi, Fog)
can be operated.
Cornering lamp operation CORNERING LAMP
NOTE—
Horn operation HORN With a certain On-Off operation, the horn relay can be operated. Test item CONSULT-III screen display Description
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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NOTE:
Turns ON-OFF the solenoid to switch Hi/Lo. In this case, the bulb does not illuminate.
Concept of Auto Active Test
 IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it re ceives door switch signal from BCM via CAN communi-
cation line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication between
IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.
 If any of systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed using
auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of front wipers, tail
and parking lamps, front
fog lamps, and head
lamps (Hi, Lo) do not op-
erate. Perform auto active
test. Does system in
question operate?YES  BCM signal input system malfunction
NO  Lamp/wiper motor malfunction
 Lamp/wiper motor ground circuit malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and system in question
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Rear window defogger
does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does rear win-
dow defogger oper-
ate?YES  BCM signal input circuit malfunction
NO  Rear window defogger relay malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and rear window de-
fogger relay.
 Open circuit of rear window defogger
IPDM E/R malfunction
A/C compressor does
not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does magnetic
clutch operate?YES
 BCM signal input circuit malfunction
 CAN communication signal between BCM and ECM.
 CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO  Magnetic clutch malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and magnetic clutch
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Cooling fan does not op-
erate. Perform auto active
test. Does cooling
fan operate?YES
 ECM signal input circuit
 CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO  Cooling fan motor malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan motor
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Oil pressure warning
lamp does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does oil pres-
sure warning lamp
blink?YES
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and oil pressure switch
 Oil pressure switch malfunction
IPDM E/R malfunction
NO  CAN communication signal between BCM and unified meter and A/C amp.
 Combination meter
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Checking Fluid LevelINFOID:0000000001327709
 Stop engine before performing a fluid level check.
 Ensure that fluid level is between the MAX range and MIN level.
 Because fluid level differs within the HOT range and the COLD range, check it carefully.
CAUTION:
 Do not overfill the Max level.
 Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
 For recommended fluid, refer to MA-9, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Checking Fluid LeakageINFOID:0000000001327710
Check the hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80 ° C (122 to
176 °F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loos en flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to PS-27
.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemINFOID:0000000001327711
Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.
 Generation of air bubbles in reservoir tank.
 Generation of clicking noise in oil pump.
 Excessive buzzing in oil pump. NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from oil
pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times. CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the low-level line. Check tank frequently and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully to the right and then fully to the left, and keep for about
three seconds. Then check whether a fluid leakage has occurred.
3. Repeat the 2nd procedure several times at about three seconds intervals. CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility
that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check generation of air bubbles and cloud in fluid.
5. If air bubbles and the cloud don't fade, stop engine, hold air bleeding until air bubbles and the cloud fade.
Perform the 2nd and the 3rd procedures again. HOT : Fluid temperatures from 50 to 80
°C (122 to
176 °F)
COLD : Fluid temperatures from 0 to 30 °C (32 to 86 °F)
SGIA0232J
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