Infiniti G35 (V35) Sedan. Manual - part 911

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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      damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading 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

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

NOTE:

(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

(2) Inspect the clearance between the brake pedal and the switches.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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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

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Brake pads & rotors

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Automatic transmission fluid, 
manual transmission gear oil, 
transfer fluid & differential gear 
oil

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Steering gear & linkage, axle & 
suspension parts

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Tire rotation

NOTE (1)

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Drive shaft boots and propeller 
shaft (AWD models) 

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Exhaust system

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In-cabin microfilter

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Stop lamp switch & ASCD cancel 
switch

NOTE (2)

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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: DEXRON

TM

III/ MERCON

TM

 or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an INFINITI

dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON 

TM

III/ MERCON

TM

 automatic trans-

mission fluid.

*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON

TM

 III/ MERCON

TM

, or equivalent ATF may also be used.

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

*7: The fluid capacity is the reference value. Check the fluid level with A/T fluid level gauge.

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 filter change

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

4.9

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

Without oil filter 
change

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5-3/4 qt

4-7/8 qt

5.5

Cooling 
system

With reservoir tank

9-1/2 qt

7-7/8 qt

9.0

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant 
or equivalent

Reservoir tank

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

Automatic transmission fluid

  10-7/8 qt

*7

  9-1/8 qt

*7

10.3

*7

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *2

Manual transmission gear oil

6-1/4

5-1/8 pt

2.93

Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid 
(MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity 
SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90

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*4

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*5

Brake fluid

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—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Flu-
id*6 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

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—

Refer to 

GI-29, "FUEL : Unleaded Premium Gas-

oline Recommended"

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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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

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

DRIVE BELTS

DRIVE BELTS : Checking

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WARNING:

Be sure to perform the this step when engine is stopped.
• Make sure that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use

range (A).
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in the fig-

ure.

• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

DRIVE BELTS : Tension Adjustment

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Refer to 

EM-141, "Drive Belt"

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ENGINE COOLANT

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining

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WARNING:

• To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when the engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a

quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.

1.

Open radiator drain plug (2) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap. 

When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer
to 

EM-88, "Setting"

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2.

Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing. 

3.

Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to 

MA-14, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing"

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ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling

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1.

Remove air cleaner case (LH). Refer to 

EM-25, "Exploded View"

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2.

Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to 

EM-114,

"Exploded View"

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3.

Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.

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: Engine under cover

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: Radiator drain plug hole

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Tightening torque

: Refer to 

CO-14, "Exploded View"

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