engine oil capacity INFINITI QX80 2020 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil and filter
1. Place a large drain pan under the drainplug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug
with a wrench
and completely drain the oil.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the
engine oil is hot.
.Waste oil must be disposed of prop- erly.
.Check your local regulations.
4. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.)
Loosen the oil filter
with an oil filter
wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it
by hand.
5. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting sur- face with a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket
remaining on the mounting surface of
the engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil.
7. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
additionally more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:11 to 15 ft-lb
(15 to 21 N·m)
8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain
plug with a wrench. Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)
Do not use excessive force.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.
CAUTION
The dipstick must be inserted in place to
prevent oil spillage from the dipstick
hole while filling the engine with oil.
See “Capacities and recommended
fluids/lubricants” (P.10-2) for drain and
refill capacity. The drain and refill capa-
city depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick
to determine the proper amount of oil in
the engine.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.
11. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
Do-it-yourself8-7

10 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants ..... 10-2Fuel information ....................................................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ........... 10-6
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................................... 10-7
Specifications .................................................................. 10-8
Engine ........................................................................\
.. 10-8
Wheels and tires ........................................................ 10-9
Dimensions ............................................................... 10-10
When traveling or registering in
another country ............................................................. 10-11
Vehicle identification ................................................... 10-11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate ....... 10-11
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) ...................................................... 10-11
Engine serial number ............................................. 10-12
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........ 10-12
Emission control information label ................... 10-12
Tire and loading information label .................... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-13
Installing front license plate ..................................... 10-13
Vehicle loading information ...................................... 10-14 Terms ........................................................................\
. 10-14 Vehicle load capacity .......................................... 10-15
Securing the load ................................................. 10-16
Loading tips ............................................................ 10-17
Measurement of weights .................................... 10-17
Towing a trailer ........................................................... 10-18 Maximum load limits ........................................... 10-18
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)/
maximum Gross Axle Weight (GAW) ............. 10-19
Towing load/specification ................................. 10-21
Towing safety ....................................................... 10-22
Flat towing ............................................................. 10-30
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 10-30 Treadwear .............................................................. 10-30
Traction AA, A, B and C ..................................... 10-31
Temperature A, B and C .................................... 10-31
Emission control system warranty ......................... 10-31
Reporting safety defects .......................................... 10-32
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test ....................................................................... 10-33
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ................................... 10-34
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual
order information ........................................................ 10-34

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 type Capacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 98.4 L 26 gal 21-5/8 gal

See “Fuel information” (P.10-4).
Engine oil*1 With oil filter change 6.5 L 6-7/8 qt 5-3/4 qt

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


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).
Drain and refill
*1: For additional information,
see “Changing engine oil and
filter” (P.8-6).
Without oil filter change 6.2 L 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt
Engine coolant
With reservoir 16.3 L 17-1/4 qt 14-3/8 qt


Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
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.
Transfer fluid — — —

Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid for ATX90A transfer or equivalent


Using transfer fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Transfer Fluid (or
equivalent) may damage the transfer, which is not covered by the
INFINITI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Front differential gear oil — — —

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

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic
75W-90 or equivalent
Power steering fluid (PSF) Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in the “8. Do-it-yourself” section.


Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent


DEXRON
TMVI type ATF may also be used.
Brake fluid

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

Genuine NISSAN Hydraulic Suspension Fluid or equivalent


Using Hydraulic Suspension fluid other than Genuine NISSAN
Hydraulic Suspension Fluid (or equivalent) will damage the Hydraulic
Suspension, which is not covered by the INFINITI New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. See an INFINITI retailer for recommended hydraulic
suspension fluid.
Multi-purpose grease — — —

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