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Infiniti QX56 V8-5.6L (VK56DE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Infiniti
Model
QX56
Engine
V8-5.6L (VK56DE)
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:   
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Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. 

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Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin
contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

1. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
2. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Loosen oil filler cap, then remove drain plug.
5. Drain engine oil.
6. Install drain plug with new washer. 

CAUTION:  
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Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.

Oil pan drain plug : 34.3 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft. lbs.)

7. Refill with new engine oil.

Engine oil capacity (Approximate)

CAUTION:  
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The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.

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Always use the oil level gauge to determine when the proper amount of engine oil is in the engine.

8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

10. Check engine oil level. 

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