Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 827

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST25051001
(J25695-1)
Oil pressure gauge

Measuring oil pressure
Maximum measuring range:

2,452 kPa (25 kg/cm

2

, 356 psi)

ST25052000
(J25695-2)
Hose

Adapting oil pressure gauge to cylinder block

KV10115801
(J38956)
Oil filter wrench

Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 (2.531 in)

S-NT050

S-NT559

S-NT375

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts and bolts

Deep socket

Removing and installing oil pressure switch 
a: 26 mm (1.02 in)

PBIC0190E

PBIC2072E

LUBRICATION SYSTEM

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Lubrication Circuit

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PBIC1663E

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LUBRICATION SYSTEM

System Chart

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PBIC4685E

ENGINE OIL

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ENGINE OIL

Inspection

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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 15 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 shown in the figure.

3.

If it is out of range, adjust it.

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 area.
• Oil  pan
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter
• Oil cooler
• Intake valve timing control cover
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• Front cover
• Chain tensioner cover
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
• Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.
1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to "ENGINE OIL LEVEL".

2.

Remove front engine undercover with power tool.

3.

Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch, and
remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial ser-
vice tool).

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.

PBIC0801E

PBIC1524E