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Nissan and Datsun Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Altima
Engine
V6-3.5L (VQ35)
Year
2003
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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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 oil. If skin contact
is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
 

1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Warm up the engine, and check for oil leaks from the engine.
3. Stop the engine and wait at least 10 minutes. 
4. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filter cap.
5. Drain the engine oil. 
6. Install the oil drain plug and refill the engine with new engine oil. 

Oil specification and viscosity:
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API Certification Mark

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API grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving II or API grade SJ or SL, Energy Conserving

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ILSAC grade OF-II & OF-III

Oil Capacity (Approximate): 

CAUTION:  
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Be sure to clean the drain plug and install using a new washer.
Oil pan drain plug: 29 - 39 Nm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft. lbs.) 

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

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

7. Warm up the engine and check the oil drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
8. Stop engine and wait at least 10 minutes.

9. Check engine oil level.

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