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Changing engine oil -11 – NISSAN 2009 Pathfinder User Manual

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply

the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches

operating temperature, then turn it off.

3. Remove the oil filler

A

cap by turning it

counterclockwise.

4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug

B

.

5. Remove the drain plug

B

with a wrench by

turning it counterclockwise and completely

drain the oil.

If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and

replace it at this time. See “Changing engine

oil filter” later in this section.

Waste oil must be disposed of prop-

erly.

Check your local regulations.

WARNING

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.

Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine

oil may be hot.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new

washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with

a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:

22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)

7. Refill engine with recommended oil through

the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler

cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/

lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer

information” section of this manual for drain

and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the

oil temperature and drain time. Use these

specifications for reference only. Always use

the dipstick to determine when the proper

amount of oil is in the engine.

8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around

the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-

quired.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10

minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.

Add engine oil if necessary.

VK56DE engine

WDI0504

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

8-11

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05/29/08—debbie

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