Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual — part 679

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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Two different maintenance schedules are provided, and should be used, depending upon the conditions in

which the vehicle is mainly operated. After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, continue the periodic

maintenance at the same mileage or time intervals, whichever comes first.

Maintenance for Off-road Driving (4WD only)

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Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud, or water; more frequent maintenance may be required for the

following items:

Brake pads and rotors
Brake lines and hoses
Rear final drive oil, transmission fluid, and transfer fluid
Steering linkage
Drive shafts
Engine air cleaner filter
In-cabin microfilters

Schedule 1

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

Schedule 1

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 1 if the driving habits frequently includes
one or more of the following driving conditions:
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) with outside temperatures re-

maining below freezing.

• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, such as police, taxi

or door-to-door delivery use.

• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
• Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier.

Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance

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Chassis and Body
Maintenance

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Schedule 2

Follow Periodic Maintenance Schedule 2 if none of the driving conditions shown
in Schedule 1 apply to the driving habits.

Emission Control Sys-
tem Maintenance

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Chassis and Body
Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section -

Page or -

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.50

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

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Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

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Fuel lines

I*

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Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

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Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

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Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

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(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
(3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to the FL section.
(4) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(5) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section -

Page or -

Content Title

Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

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Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

[R]

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

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Fuel lines

I*

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Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

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Engine coolant

NOTE (4)

R*

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium-tipped type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

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Intake and exhaust valve clear-
ance*

NOTE (5)

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section

- Page

or

- Content

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.

Miles x

1,000
(km x

1,000)

Months

3.75

(6)

3

7.5

(12)

6

11.25

(18)

9

15

(24)

12

18.75

(30)

15

22.5

(36)

18

26.25

(42)

21

30

(48)

24

Brake lines and cables

I

I

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Brake pads and rotors

I

I

I

I

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Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid and
differential gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

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,

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Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension
parts

I

I

I

I

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,

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Tire Rotation

NOTE (2)

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Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)

I

I

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

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In-cabin microfilter

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(1) If towing a trailer, or using a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil at every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months. Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause
deterioration in drive ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

Schedule 2

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only

(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, go to FL section.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section

- Page

or

- Content

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.

Miles x

1,000
(km x

1,000)

Months

33.75

(54)

27

37.5

(60)

30

41.25

(66)

33

45

(72)

36

48.75

(78)

39

52.5

(84)

42

56.25

(90)

45

60

(96)

48

Brake lines and cables

I

I

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Brake pads and rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-35

Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid and
differential gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

MA-29

,

MA-30

,

MA-32

Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts

I

I

I

I

MA-36

,

MA-37

Tire Rotation

NOTE (2)

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Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft (4WD)

I

I

I

I

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Exhaust system

I

I

I

I

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In-cabin microfilter

R

R

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MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section - Page

or - Content Ti-

tle

Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Drive belts

NOTE (1)

I*

MA-15

Air cleaner filter

[R]

[R]

MA-20

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

MA-25

Fuel lines

I*

I*

MA-19

Fuel filter

NOTE (2)

MA-19

Engine coolant

NOTE (3)

R*

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Engine oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use Genuine NISSAN
oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

MA-22

Spark plug (Iridium - tipped type)

Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km).

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Intake and exhaust valve clearance*

NOTE (4)

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

(1) Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in drive
ability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the
INFINITI new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “General maintenance” heading earlier in this section.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference

Section

- Page

or

- Content

Title

Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

7.5

(12)

6

15

(24)

12

22.5

(36)

18

30

(48)

24

37.5

(60)

30

45

(72)

36

52.

5

(84)

42

60

(96)

48

Brake lines and cables

I

I

I

I

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Brake pads and rotors

I

I

I

I

MA-35

Automatic transmission fluid, transfer fluid
and differential gear oil

NOTE (1)

I

I

I

I

MA-27

,

MA-30

,

MA-32

Steering gear and linkage, axle and suspen-
sion parts

I

I

MA-36

,

MA-37

Tire rotation

NOTE (2)

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Drive shaft boots and propeller shaft
(4WD)

I

I

I

I

MA-31

Exhaust system

I

I

MA-26

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R

R

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