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CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 15 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert it all the way. 5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. It should be within the range s 1 . If the oil level is below s 2 , remove the oil filler cap and pour recommended oil through the opening. Do not overfill s 3 . 6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick. nance intervals or during the break-in period, depending on the severity of operating condi- tions. CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Operat- ing the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Change the engine oil and filter according to the maintenance intervals shown in the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide. Vehicle set-up 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. 4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands. ● Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle jack-up points. ● A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle. 5. Remove the plastic engine undercover. a. Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover. b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. VK45DE engine SDI1822 VQ35HR engine SDI2045 ENGINE OIL 8-12 Maintenance and do-it-yourself w — — 05/19/09—tbrooks X |