2004 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 220

used engine oil may cause skin cancer. ¼ 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. ¼ Keep used engine oil out of reach of children. 4. Wipe the engine oil filter mounting surface with a clean rag. Be sure to remove any old rubber gasket remaining on the mounting surface of the engine. 5. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 6. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally more than 2/3 turn. Oil filter tightening torque: SDI0975 11 to 15 ft-lb (15 to 20 N⋅m) 7. Start the engine and check for leakage around the oil filter. Correct as required. 8. Turn the engine off and wait several minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine oil if necessary. CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11