2007 Infiniti M35 Owner's Manual - Page 327

VQ35DE engine Waste oil must be disposed of properly. Check your local regulations. (Perform steps 4 to 7 only when the engine oil filter change is needed.) 2 4. Loosen the oil filter k with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. SDI1825 VQ35DE engine 6. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. 7. 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) 8. Clean and re-install the drain plug with a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with a wrench. SDI1827 VK45DE engine Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N m) SDI1826 Do not use excessive force. 9. Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely. CAUTION The dipstick must be inserted in place to prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole while filling the engine with oil. 5. 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. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-15