Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 1054

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in
which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic
maintenance at the same mileage/time intervals.

Schedule 1

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

[ ]: At the mileage intervals only

Schedule 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently include 
one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures 

remaining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi 

or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.

Emission Control Sys-
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Maintenance

Schedule 2

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of driving conditions shown in 
Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.

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Chassis and Body 
Maintenance

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Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.50

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

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Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

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Fuel lines

I*

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Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine 
NISSAN engine oil filter or 
equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped 
type)

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

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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

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Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

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Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

MA-19

Fuel lines

I*

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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 reaches the maximum limit. 

(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.

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

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

(5) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, 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.

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

R*

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine 
NISSAN engine oil filter or 
equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped 
type)

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

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Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - 

Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - 

Page or - Con-

tent Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, 
whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.50

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Brake lines & cables

I

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

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Automatic transmission flu-
id, transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

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MA-25
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Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-30
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Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

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Propeller shaft and drive 
shaft boots  (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

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In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - Page 

or - Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, 
whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Brake lines & cables

I

I

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Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

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NOTE:

(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) fluid /oil at every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J
ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmis-
sion, 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.

Schedule 2

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

[ ]: At the mileage intervals only

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 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) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.

Automatic transmission flu-
id, transfer fluid & differen-
tial gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

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MA-25
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Steering gear & linkage, 
axle & suspension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-30
MA-31

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

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MA-27

Propeller shaft and drive 
shaft boots  (AWD models)

I

I

I

I

MA-23
MA-24
MA-24
MA-32

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-20

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference 

Section - Page 

or - Content 

Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers or months, 
whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

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

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-12

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

MA-16

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-19

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-15

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

MA-12

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-16

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-17

Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

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

MA-18

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (4)

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* 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) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveabilitity 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.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

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-29

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-29

Automatic transmission fluid, 
transfer fluid & differential gear 
oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-20
MA-22
MA-25
MA-26

Steering gear & linkage, axle & 
suspension parts

I

I

MA-30
MA-31

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-4

MA-27

Propeller shaft and drive shaft 
boots (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-23
MA-24
MA-24
MA-32

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-20

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

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