Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Changing Oil Filter
1. Using an oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:
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The oil filter is provided with a relief valve.
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Use genuine NISSAN oil filter.
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Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.
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When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.
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Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
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Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
2. Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block.
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Coat rubber seal of new oil filter with engine oil.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the engine block installation surface, then tighten it by turning another 2/3 turn, or tighten to
specification.
Oil filter: 14.7 - 20.5 Nm (1.5 - 2.1 kg-m, 11 - 15 ft. lbs.)
4. Check engine oil level and add engine oil as necessary.
5. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leaks, correct as necessary.