INFINITI Q70 2018 Owner's Manual

9-10Maintenance and schedules
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72
Brake lines and cables I I I I I I
Brake pads and rotors$ II I I I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid and dif-
ferential gear oil See NOTE (2)
II I I I I
Steering gear and link-
age, axle and suspension
parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft and drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ II I I I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RR R R
Intelligent Key battery RR R R

MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATION
Perform at of miles, kilo-
meters or months,
whichever comes first.Miles × 1,000
(km × 1,000) Months MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108 95
(152) 114 100
(160) 120 105
(168) 126 110
(176) 132 115
(184) 138 120
(192) 144
Brake lines & cables II II I I
Brake pads & rotors$ II II I I
Brake fluid$ RR R
Automatic transmission
fluid See NOTE (1)
Transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil See NOTE (2)
II II I I
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts$ II I
Tire rotation See NOTE (3)
Propeller shaft & drive
shaft boots (AWD mod-
els)$ II II I I
Exhaust system$ II I
In-cabin microfilter RRR R
Intelligent Key battery RRR R
Maintenance and schedules9-11

9-12Maintenance and schedules
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “$” should be
performed more frequently according to
“Maintenance under severe driving condi-
tions” (P.9-13).
(1) Periodic maintenance is not required.
(2) If using a car-top carrier, or driving on
rough or muddy roads, change (not just
inspect) oil at every 20,000 miles (32,000
km) or 24 months.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under “General
maintenance” (P.9-2).

The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
conditions. If the vehicle is mainly operated
under severe driving conditions as shown
below, more frequent maintenance must be
performed on the following items as shown
in the table.
Severe 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 re-
maining 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.
. Using a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect
and correct or replace as necessary.Maintenance item Maintenance operation Maintenance interval
Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12
months
Brake pads & rotors InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Propeller shaft & drive shaft
boots (AWD models) Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Exhaust system InspectEvery 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6
months
Maintenance and schedules9-13
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE
DRIVING CONDITIONS

9-14Maintenance and schedules
5,000 Miles (8,000 km) or 6 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:10,000 Miles (16,000 km) or 12 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 18 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
20,000 Miles (32,000 km) or 24 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 25,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 36 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
35,000 Miles (56,000 km) or 42 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 40,000 Miles (64,000 km) or 48 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 54 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
MAINTENANCE LOG

50,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 60 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:55,000 Miles (88,000 km) or 66 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 72 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
65,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 78 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 70,000 Miles (112,000 km) or 84 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 90 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
80,000 Miles (128,000 km) or 96 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 85,000 Miles (136,000 km) or 102 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 108 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
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9-16Maintenance and schedules
95,000 Miles (152,000 km) or 114 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 120 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 126 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:
110,000 Miles (176,000 km) or 132 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp: 115,000 Miles (184,000 km) or 138 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 144 Months
Retailer Name:
Date:
Mileage:
Retailer
Stamp:

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants...... 10-2Fuel information (for VQ37VHR
engine model).............................................................. 10-4
Fuel information (for VK56VD engine model)..... 10-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation............. 10-9
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................................. 10-10
Specifications.................................................................. 10-11 Engine........................................................................\
.. 10-11
Wheels and tires ...................................................... 10-12
Dimensions ................................................................ 10-13
When traveling or registering in
another country............................................................. 10-14
Vehicle identification.................................................... 10-14 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-14
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-14
Engine serial number .............................................. 10-15
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......... 10-15
Emission control information label..................... 10-16
Tire and loading information label...................... 10-16
Air conditioner specification label ...................... 10-16 Installing front license plate....................................... 10-17
Vehicle loading information....................................... 10-18
Terms ........................................................................\
10-18
Vehicle load capacity............................................ 10-20
Loading tips ............................................................ 10-21
Measurement of weights.................................... 10-21
Towing a trailer............................................................. 10-22 Flat towing.............................................................. 10-22
Uniform tire quality grading...................................... 10-22 Treadwear ............................................................... 10-22
Traction AA, A, B and C...................................... 10-23
Temperature A, B and C...................................... 10-23
Emission control system warranty.......................... 10-23
Reporting safety defects............................................ 10-24
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test
(US only)........................................................................\
.. 10-25
Event Data Recorders (EDR) .................................... 10-25
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ......................................................... 10-26

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 20-1/8 gal 16-3/4 galÂSee “Fuel information (for VK56VD engine model)” (P.10-6).
Engine oil
*1VQ37VHR With oil filter
change 4.9 L 5-1/8 qt 4-3/8 qt
ÂGenuine “Nissan Motor Oil Ester 5W-30 SN” is recommended.
 If the above motor oil is not available, use an equivalent motor oil that matches
the above grade and viscosity. For additional information, see “Engine oil and
oil filter recommendation” (P.10-9).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional in-
formation, see “En-
gine oil” (P.8-10) for
changing engine oil. Without oil filter
change
4.6 L 4-7/8 qt 4.0 qt
VK56VD 2WD With oil filter change6.0 L 6-3/8 qt 5-1/4 qt
Without oil filter
change 5.7 L 6.0 qt 5.0 qt
AWD With oil filter change 6.1 L 6-1/2 qt 5-3/8 qt
Without oil filter
change 5.8 L 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt
Engine coolant VQ37VHR Reservoir0.8 L 7/8 qt 3/4 qt ÂPre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent
VK56VD
VQ37VHR Non-pressur- ized radiator
reservoir tank With reservoir 8.7 L 9-1/4 qt 7-5/8 qt
Pressurized ra-
diator reservoir
tank 9.3 L 9-7/8 qt 8-1/8 qt
VK56VD 10.9 L 11-1/2 qt 9-5/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF
 INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF 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 ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W- 90 or equivalent
conventional (non-synthetic) oil
Rear ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or
equivalent
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FLUIDS/LUBRICANTS

Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Transfer fluid ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
 INFINITI recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF 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.
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according
to the instructions in the “8. Do-it
yourself” section. Â
Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent
 DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid ÂGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*2or equivalent DOT 3*2: Available in mainland USA through an INFINITI retailer.
Multi-purpose grease Without limited slip differential — — — ÂNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
With limited slip differential ———
Air conditioning system refrigerant ———ÂHFC-134a (R-134a)
 For additional information, see “Vehicle identification” (P.10-14) for air
conditioner specification label.
Air conditioning system lubricants ———ÂNISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent
Window washer fluid ———ÂGenuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or
equivalent
Technical and consumer information10-3