Infiniti M35/M45 Y50. Manual - part 953

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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(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) 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 MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

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 (A/T, trans-
fer)/oil at every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.  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 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.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

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

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

MA-35

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-36

Automatic transmission & 
transfer fluid & differential 
gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-29

,

MA-31

, 

MA-32

Steering gear,  linkage & 
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-36

, 

MA-37

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-4

,

MA-35

Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-38

, 

MA-32

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-29

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

ATC-133

Climate controlled seat filter

R

SE-172

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

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

MA-35

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-36

Automatic transmission & 
transfer fluid & differential 
gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-29

,

MA-31

, 

MA-32

Steering gear,  linkage & 
transfer gear, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

I

I

MA-36

,

MA-37

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

MA-4

,

MA-35

Drive shaft boots and pro-
peller shaft (AWD models)

I

I

I

I

MA-38

,

MA-32

Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

MA-29

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

ATC-133

Climate controlled seat filter

R

SE-172

MA-10

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Schedule 2

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

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 (only for VK45DE engine) 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 MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace.

I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Sec-

tion - Page or - 

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, 
kilometers 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-14

,

MA-22

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

MA-18

,

MA-25

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-21

,

MA-28

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-18

,

MA-25

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

—

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

MA-15

,

MA-22

Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-18

,

MA-25

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

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-19

,

MA-26

Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type)

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

MA-20

,

MA-27

Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (4)

EM-94

, 

EM-224

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-35

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-36

Automatic transmission & trans-
fer fluid & differential gear oil

I

I

I

I

MA-29

,

MA-31

,

MA-32

Steering gear,  linkage & transfer 
gear, axle & suspension parts

I

I

MA-36

, 

MA-37

Tire rotation

NOTE (1)

MA-4

,

MA-35

Drive shaft boots and propeller 
shaft (AWD models) 

I

I

I

I

MA-38

,

MA-32

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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NOTE:
(1) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

ATC-133

Climate controlled seat filter

R

R

SE-172

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

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

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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 auto-
matic  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: Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid or DEXRON

TM 

 VI type ATF may also be used.

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

Capacity (Approximate)

Recommended Fluids/Lubricants

US measure

Imp mea-

sure

Liter

Engine oil
Drain and 
refill

With oil fil-
ter change

VQ35DE

5 qt

4-1/8 qt

4.7

Engine oil with API Certification Mark

*1

Viscosity SAE 5W-30

VK45DE

5-3/4 qt

4-7/8 qt

5.5

Without oil 
filter 
change

VQ35DE

4-5/8 qt

3-7/8 qt

4.4

VK45DE

5-1/8 qt

4-1/4 qt

4.9

Dry engine (Overhaul)

VQ35DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

VK45DE

7-1/8 qt

5-7/8 qt

6.7

Cooling 
system

With res-
ervoir tank

VQ35DE

9-3/8 qt

7-7/8 qt

8.9

Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant 
or equivalent

VK45DE

11 qt

9-1/8 qt

10.4

Reservoir 
tank

VQ35DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

VK45DE

7/8 qt

3/4 qt

0.8

Automatic transmission fluid

10-7/8 qt

9-1/8 qt

10.3

Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF

*2

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 or equivalent (if available)

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent

*4

Brake fluid

—

—

—

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake 

Fluid

*5

  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

VQ35DE

—

—

—

Refer to 

GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded 

Premium Gasoline Recommended) (VQ35DE 
Engine Models)"

 .

VK45DE

—

—

—

Refer to

GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded 

Premium Gasoline Required) (VK45DE Engine 
Models)"

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