2007 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 276

stick. Add engine oil if necessary. 11. Dispose of waste oil properly. 3. Remove the cover with a suitable tool as A illustrated k . B 4. Loosen the oil filter k with an oil filter wrench. Remove the oil filter by turning it by hand. WARNING ¼ Prolonged and repeated contact with 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. CAUTION Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot. 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. 6. Coat the rubber gasket on the new filter with clean engine oil. SDI1764 CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the engine off. 7. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally more than 2/3 turn. Oil filter tightening torque: 11 to 15 ft-lb (15 to 20 N⋅m) 8. Reinstall the cover. 9. Start the engine and check for leakage Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-11