Caution – NISSAN 2011 Cube User Manual

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Model "Z12-D" EDITED: 2010/ 9/ 27

SDI1978

1.

Oil filler cap

2.

Oil drain plug

3.

Oil filter

Engine oil and filter

1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug.

2. Remove the oil filler cap.

3. Remove the drain plug with a wrench and

completely drain the oil.

CAUTION

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

— Waste oil must be disposed of

properly.

— Check your local regulations.

(Perform steps 4 to 8 only when the engine
oil filter change is needed.)

4. Remove the engine under cover under the

oil filter location by removing the bolts and
small plastic clips.

5. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.

Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.

6. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface

with a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket
material remaining on the mounting
surface of the engine. Failure to do so
could lead to engine damage.

7. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean

engine oil.

8. Screw in the oil filter clockwise until a slight

resistance is felt, then tighten additionally
more than 2/3 turn.
Oil filter tightening torque:

11 to 15 ft-lb
(14.7 to 20.5 N·m)

9. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a

new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug
with a wrench.
Drain plug tightening torque:

22 to 29 ft-lb
(29 to 39 N·m)

Do not use excessive force.

10. Refill the engine with the recommended oil

through the oil filler opening, and install the
oil filler cap securely.

See “CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS” in the “9. Technical
and consumer information” section for drain
and refill capacity. The drain and refill
capacity depends on the oil temperature
and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick to
determine the proper amount of oil in the
engine.

11. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the drain plug and the oil filter.
Correct as required.

12. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10

minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Add engine oil if necessary.

After the operation

1. Install the engine undercover into position as

the following steps.

8-10

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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