lock NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Lubrication System Workshop Manual

LU-6
ENGINE OIL
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
ENGINE OILPFP:KLA92
InspectionNBS0001E
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range (A) shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking oil level, insert oil level gauge (1) with its tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder
head.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pans (lower and upper)

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure sensor

Oil filter

Valve timing control cover

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between lower cylinder block and cylinder block

Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)

Camshaft position sensor and exhaust valve timing control position sensor.
PBIC4931E
2 : Engine cover
: Engine front
PBIC4932E