Bjorn

I know this has been posted before but I can't seem to find the thread anymore . If anyone still has the link or can get it, can you like me to it? I want to change my oil this weekend and this will be my first time changing it myself.


TIA.

190hpKiLLA

iTrader: (11)

drain from top fill from bottom

01SE02SER

Changing Engine Oil & Filter

WARNING:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
- 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. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine components.
2. Stop engine and wait more than 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil.
5. The oil filter is a small full-flow cartridge type and is provided with a relief valve.
6. Remove oil filter with a suitable tool.
7. Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber seal of new oil filter with engine oil.
8. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally 2/3 turn. (11 - 15 ft-lb)
9. Clean drain plug and install with new washer. (22 - 29 ft-lb)
10. Add engine oil. (4-1/4 quarts)
11. Screw in the oil filter cap.
12. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
13. Stop engine and wait more than 10 minutes.
14. Check oil level.

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It's actually very easy to do. Just take your time and it can be almost mess-free.

Peace.

03BlkSETE

iTrader: (3)

14. Put oil filler cap back on.

ajahearn

iTrader: (3)

I would also add between steps 2 and 3:
- removing the platic engine cowling near passenger side wheel makes it easier to access the oil filter.

jay beede

I think #14--check oil level--is a problem. how do you check the oil level on a gen5 maxima? surely not with the totally useless dipstick!

Maximam

Ya no $hit

Y2KSESteve

iTrader: (22)

www.motorvate.ca has a good write-up with pics.

jjames

No offense, but you should probably take it to a garage. At least have a buddy come over and help you.

Prodigy

Are we supposed to keep reciepts or anything when we change our oil for proof for the warranty?

Mongo312

When I changed my oil there was no washer on the plug. Is there really supposed to be? My other vehicle does have a compression washer which must be changed every time to keep the plug from bottoming out.

Bjorn

Thanks everyone for the replies. Yea one of my friends is coming over to help with the change, and he has changed his oil many times.

Will try doing the oil change tomorrow!

VQ35DE

YES,it has one (or it should have).

Bjorn

Does anyone know the size of this washer? I got M14 sized washers from Autozone today. Can anyone verify this if it is correct?

VQ35DE

This is NOT just a flat washer, it has to be Nissan part # 11026-01M02.

stlkcdc

Just changed mine from Mobil 1-Syn to Amsoil Series 2000 20w-50 this morning. Easy to do, but what a useless dipstick.