Oil Filter: Service and Repair

1. Remove oil filter from underneath the engine compartment with a suitable tool.


WARNING: Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and the engine oil are hot.




2. Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber seal of new oil filter with engine oil.
- Oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use Genuine Nissan oil filter or equivalent.




3. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten additionally more than 2/3 turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
- Clean excess oil from engine block.