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Change Engine Oil and Filter
CHANGE AND INSPECT ENGINE OIL INFINITI Q45
CHANGE YOUR OIL EVERY
3,000 MILES
Protect your investment! Changing your oil and oil
filter every three months or 3,000 miles is the easiest way to prolong the life
of your engine.
Why is it so important?
In colder weather, sludge builds up faster because the engine takes longer to
reach normal operating temperature. The sludge, corrosive acid and many other
contaminants accumulate in your engine, reducing your car's performance and gas
mileage!
Change to a lighter
weight.
Changing your oil to a lighter weight in the winter can help your engine start
more dependably. On a cold morning, a heavy weight oil is thicker and harder for
your engine to circulate. In addition, overly thick oil can leave engine parts
unprotected when you start up.
Inspection
Also check your oil level with the dipstick every time you fill up with gas.
Check the condition of the oil as well.
Brand new oil is light amber and relatively clear. After a few minutes of
use, however, it becomes much darker.
If the oil looks extremely dark or grimy, it may be time for
a change. Check your oil for:
-Bubbles or foam
-A milky appearance
-A strong smell of gasolineThese signs could mean you have water or fuel
contamination or your oil level could be too high.
Warning:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is
hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1.
Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.
2.
Stop engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
3.
Remove oil filler cap. (locate on top of engine)
4.
Remove drain plug (make sure to have a recipient before remove plug).
5.
Let oil drain for 5-10 minutes.
6.
Replaced drain plug washer and clean plug
7.
Reinstall drain plug
8.
Remove oil filter with tool or suitable tool. (located on right side of
engine)
9.
Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber seal of new oil filter with engine
oil.
10.
Screw in the oil filter a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
2/3 turn.
11.
Add engine oil.
Refill oil capacity (approximated):
6.0 US qt
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