differential INFINITI Q50 2021 User Guide

Severe maintenance:.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Replace brake fluid.Replace transfer fluid.Replace differential gear oil
(1) Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal
and the switches.
(3) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil and filter as soon as
possible. After replacing the engine oil, reset the
display.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
85,000 Miles/102 Months/
136,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Perform tire rotation (1)
Severe maintenance:
.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models)
(1) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
90,000 Miles/108 Months/
144,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Inspect brake lines and cables.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect drive belts (1).Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Inspect stop lamp switch and brake pedal
position switch (2)
.Inspect transfer fluid.Inspect differential gear oil.Replace air cleaner filter (3).Replace engine oil and filter (4).Replace In-cabin microfilter.Replace Intelligent Key battery.Perform tire rotation (5)
Maintenance and schedules9-15

9-16Maintenance and schedules
Severe maintenance:.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Replace brake fluid
(1) Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal
and the switches.
(3) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more
frequent maintenance may be required.
(4) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil and filter as soon as
possible. After replacing the engine oil, reset the
display.
(5) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
95,000 Miles/114 Months/
152,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Perform tire rotation (1)
Severe maintenance:
.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models)
(1) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
100,000 Miles/120 Months/
160,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Inspect brake lines and cables.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect drive belts (1).Inspect EVAP vapor lines and fuel lines.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect stop lamp switch and brake pedal
position switch (2)
.Inspect transfer fluid.Inspect differential gear oil.Replace brake fluid.Replace engine oil and filter (3).Perform tire rotation (4)

Severe maintenance:.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Replace brake fluid.Replace transfer fluid.Replace differential gear oil
(1) Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal
and the switches.
(3) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil and filter as soon as
possible. After replacing the engine oil, reset the
display.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
105,000 Miles/126 Months/
168,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Replace In-cabin microfilter.Replace Intelligent Key battery.Perform tire rotation (1).Replace spark plugs (2) (3).Replace engine coolant* (4) Severe maintenance:
.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models)
(1) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
(2) Performed based on the number of miles only.
(3) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds
0.043 in (1.1 mm) even if within specified periodic
replacement mileage.
(4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles
(168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replace-
ment, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
or 60 months.
*: Maintenance items and intervals with "*" are
recommended by INFINITI for reliable vehicle
operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission
warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other
maintenance items and intervals are required.
Maintenance and schedules9-17

9-18Maintenance and schedules
110,000 Miles/132 Months/
176,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Inspect brake lines and cables.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect drive belts (1).Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Inspect stop lamp switch and brake pedal
position switch (2)
.Inspect transfer fluid.Inspect differential gear oil.Replace engine oil and filter (3).Perform tire rotation (4)
Severe maintenance:
.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Replace brake fluid
(1) Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal
and the switches.
(3) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil and filter as soon as
possible. After replacing the engine oil, reset the
display.
(4) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
115,000 Miles/138 Months/
184,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Perform tire rotation (1)
Severe maintenance:
.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models)
(1) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
120,000 Miles/144 Months/
192,000 Km
Standard maintenance:.Inspect brake lines and cables.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect drive belts (1).Inspect EVAP vapor lines and fuel lines.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect stop lamp switch and brake pedal
position switch (2)
.Inspect transfer fluid.Inspect differential gear oil.Replace air cleaner filter (3).Replace brake fluid.Replace engine oil and filter (4).Replace In-cabin microfilter.Replace Intelligent Key battery.Perform tire rotation (5)

Severe maintenance:.Inspect brake pads and rotors.Inspect exhaust system.Inspect steering gear and linkage.Inspect axle and suspension parts.Inspect propeller shaft (AWD models).Inspect drive shaft boots (AWD models).Replace brake fluid.Replace transfer fluid.Replace differential gear oil
(1) Replace the drive belts if found damaged.
(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal
and the switches.
(3) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more
frequent maintenance may be required.
(4) If the oil replacement indicator is displayed,
change the engine oil and filter within two weeks
or less than 500 miles (800 km).
(5) If your vehicle is equipped with different sized
tires in the front and rear, tires cannot be rotated.
Maintenance and schedules9-19

10-2Technical and consumer information
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
instructed in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 76 L 20 gal 16-5/8 gal

See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil
*1Drain and refill*1: For additional information,
see “Engine oil” (P.8-7). Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD)
model
With oil filter
change
5.3 L 5-5/8 qt 4-5/8 qt


Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recommended.


If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-
5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of
motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under
INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty. For additional information, see
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” (P.10-6).
Without oil filter
change
5.1 L 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt
All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)
model With oil filter
change
5.9 L 6-1/4 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil filter
change 5.7 L 6 qt 5 qt
Engine coolant Total (with reservoir)
Standard and premium grade 9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt


Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Total (with reservoir)
Sport grade 10.4 L
11 qt 9-1/8 qt
Reservoir 0.5 L1/2 qt 1/2 qt
Intercooler coolant Total (with reservoir) 3.2 L 3-3/8 qt 2-7/8 qt
Reservoir 0.4 L3/8 qt 3/8 qt
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
———


Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or equivalent


INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF (or equivalent)
ONLY in INFINITI automatic transmissions. Do not mix with other fluids.
Using fluids that are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF may
damage the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use of fluids
other than as recommended is not covered under the INFINITI’s new
vehicle limited warranty.
Differential gear oil Front
———


Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
equivalent conventional (non-synthetic) oil.
Rear ———

Genuine NISSAN HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
Transfer fluid
———


Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF or equivalent


INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF (or equivalent)
ONLY in INFINITI transfers. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may damage the
transfer. Damage caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is
not covered under the INFINITI’s new vehicle limited warranty.
Brake fluid Refill to the proper oil level according to the
instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.


Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
*2or equivalent DOT 3*2: Available in mainland U.S.A. through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease ———

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS