Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 832

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found 

      damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading (only for VK45DE engine) reaches the maximum limit.

(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FL section.

(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.

(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

* 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 

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

NOTE:

(1)  Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.

(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-15

, 

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine 
NISSAN engine oil filter or equiv-
alent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-16

, 

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Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

MA-17

, 

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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (4)

EM-91

, 

EM-218

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

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Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever 
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

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Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever 
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

I

MA-32

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-32

Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-26

,

MA-28

, 

MA-29

Steering gear,  linkage & transfer 
gear, axle & suspension parts

I

I

MA-33

, 

MA-34

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-3

,

MA-31

Drive shaft boots and propeller 
shaft (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-34

, 

MA-29

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-26

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

ATC-107

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Fluids and Lubricants

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*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.

*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the INFINITI new
vehicle limited warranty.

*3: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0

°

C (32

°

F).    

*4: Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid or DEXRON

TM

 VI type ATF may also be used.

*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your INFINITI dealer.

Engine Oil Recommendation

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NISSAN recommends the use of an energy conserving oil in order to improve fuel economy.
Select only engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) certification and International Lubri-
cant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) certification and SAE viscosity standard. These oils
have the API certification mark on the front of the container. Oils which do not have the specified quality label
should not be used as they could cause engine damage.

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp mea-

sure

Liter

Engine oil
Drain and 
refill

With oil fil-
ter change

VK45DE

6-1/8 qt

5-1/8 qt

5.8

• Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1
• Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VQ35DE

5 qt

4 - 1/8 qt

4.7

Without oil 
filter 
change

VK45DE

5-1/2 qt

4-5/8 qt

5.2

VQ35DE

4-5/8 qt

3-7/8 qt

4.4

Dry engine (Overhaul)

VK45DE

7-3/8 qt

6-1/8 qt

7.0

VQ35DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

Cooling 
system

With res-
ervoir tank

VK45DE

10-5/8 qt

8-3/4 qt

10.0

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant 
or equivalent

VQ35DE

9-1/8 qt

7-5/8 qt

8.6

Reservoir 
tank

VK45DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

VQ35DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

Automatic transmission fluid

  10-7/8 qt

  9-1/8 qt

10.3

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2

Differential gear oil

Front

1-3/8 pt

1-1/8 pt

0.65

Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super 
GL-5 80W-90 or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-
90 *3

Rear

3  pt

2-1/2 pt

1.40

Transfer fluid

2-5/8 pt

2-1/4 pt

1.25

Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. 
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic 
Transmission Fluid or equivalent (if available)

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*4

Brake fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Flu-
id*5 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Multi-purpose grease

—

—

—

NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

Windshield washer fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent

Fuel
recommendation

VK45DE

—

—

—

Refer to

GI-5, "Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded 

Premium Gasoline Required)"

VQ35DE

—

—

—

Refer to

GI-5, "Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded 

Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant or equivalent with the
proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized
water/distilled water.
Other types of coolant solutions may damage your cooling sys-
tem.

1.

API certification mark

2.

API service symbol

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE)

Checking Drive Belts

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WARNING:

Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1.

Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.

2.

Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway
between pulleys.

• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over

30 minutes after engine is stopped.

• Measure the belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial

service tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) (A) at points marked 
shown in the figure.

• When measuring the deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at

the   marked point.

• Adjust if the belt deflection exceeds the limit or if the belt ten-

sion is not within specifications.

CAUTION:

• When checking the belt deflection or the tension immedi-

ately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust
to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.

• Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure the deflection or the tension without loose-

ness.

Belt Deflection and Tension

*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.

Drive Belts Tension Adjustment

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CAUTION:

1 : Power steering oil pump

2 : Alternator

3 : Idler pulley

4 : Crankshaft pulley

5 : A/C compressor

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Items

Deflection adjustment

Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment*

Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

After adjustment

Alternator and 
power steering 
oil pump belt

12 (0.47)

7 - 8

(0.28 - 0.31)

6 - 7

(0.24 - 0.28)

294 (30, 66)

730 - 818

(74.5 - 83.5,

164 - 184)

838 - 926

(85.5 - 94.5,

188 - 208)

A/C compressor 
belt

12 (0.47)

9 - 10

(0.35 - 0.39)

8 - 9

(0.31 - 0.35)

196 (20, 44)

348 - 436

(35.5 - 44.5,

78 - 98)

470 - 559

(48 - 57,

106 - 126)

Applied pushing 
force

98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

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Portion

Belt tightening method for adjustment

Alternator and power steering oil pump belt

Adjusting bolt on idler pulley

A/C compressor belt

Adjusting bolt on idler pulley