2007 Infiniti M35 Owner's Manual - Page 326

CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Operating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. • A suitable adapter should be attached to the jack stand saddle. 5. Remove the plastic engine undercover. a. Remove the small plastic clip at the center point of the undercover. b. Then remove the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Change the engine oil and filter according to the maintenance intervals shown in the INFINITI Service and Maintenance Guide. CAUTION Make sure the correct lifting and support points are used to avoid vehicle damage. Vehicle set-up 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes (VK45DE engine) or 10 minutes (VQ35DE engine). 4. Raise and support the vehicle using a suitable floor jack and safety jack stands. • Place the safety jack stands under the vehicle jack-up points. Engine oil and filter VK45DE engine SDI1824 1. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug. 2. Remove the oil filler cap. 1 3. Remove the drain plug k with a wrench and completely drain the oil. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot. 8-14 Maintenance and do-it-yourself