Changing engine oil filter -12 – NISSAN 2015 Murano - Owner's Manual User Manual

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply

the parking brake.

2. Turn the engine off.

3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter

B

.

4. Remove pins

A

from the right engine pro-

tector located inside the right wheel well and
then remove protector. Remove oil filter

B

with an oil filter wrench by turning it counter-
clockwise. Then remove the oil filter by turn-
ing it by hand.

CAUTION

Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.

5. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with

a clean rag.

CAUTION

Be sure to remove any old gasket

material remaining on the sealing
surface of the engine. Failure to do
so could lead to an oil leak and en-
gine damage.

The dipstick must be inserted in

place to prevent oil spillage from the
dipstick hole when filling the engine
with oil.

6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean

engine oil.

7. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance

is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.

8. Start the engine and check for leakage

around the oil filter. Correct as required.

9. Turn the engine off and wait more than

10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.

LDI2562

8-12

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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